Dead by Daylight System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Dead by Daylight
Developer:
Behaviour Interactive
Publisher:
Behaviour Interactive
Release date:
14 June 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (1293 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.9 / 10 - lightly demanding
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Official Dead by Daylight system requirements for PC

To run Dead by Daylight, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 50 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 460, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 760. As for your CPU, an Core i3-4170 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i3-4170 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
DirectX:
Version 11

Dead by Daylight performance on your PC

Dead by Daylight performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 760
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 3.6x faster than GeForce GTX 760. Your graphics card can run Dead by Daylight at recommended settings according to Behaviour Interactive.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Dead by Daylight FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
120−130
medium settings / 1080p
120−130
high settings / 1080p
120−130
ultra settings / 1080p
120−130
QHD / 1440p
120−130
4K / 2160p
120−130

Dead by Daylight performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i3-4170

Core i5-12400 is 5.3x faster than Core i3-4170. Your CPU can run Dead by Daylight at recommended settings according to Behaviour Interactive.

FAQ

When was Dead by Daylight released?
Dead by Daylight was released on 14 June 2016.
How much RAM do I need for Dead by Daylight?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Dead by Daylight.
How many GB is Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight occupies about 50 GB of disk space.
Is Dead by Daylight a demanding game?
Dead by Daylight is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.9 out of 10.

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