Dead by Daylight
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 760
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~86 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~79 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action
- Release
- Jun 14, 2016
- Developer
- Behaviour Interactive Inc.
- Publisher
- Behaviour Interactive Inc.
10 years of horror. 10 years of jump scares and close calls. 10 years of brutal sacrifices and thrilling escapes. Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits.
HorrorMultiplayerSurvival HorrorOnline Co-OpCo-opSurvivalTeam-BasedThird PersonStealthFirst-Person
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What you need for Dead by Daylight
Dead by Daylight needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Radeon RX 5600 XT | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Dead by Daylight →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 86 | 60 | 36 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 180 | 126 | 76 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 197 | 138 | 83 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 214 | 150 | 90 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 223 | 156 | 94 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 249 | 174 | 104 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 253 | 177 | 106 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 296 | 207 | 124 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 261 | 157 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 291 | 175 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300 | 180 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 234 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 243 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Dead by Daylight system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit Operating System |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Notes | With these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings. | — |
Source: Steam.
Dead by Daylight on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 79 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 65 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 75 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 67 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 67 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 39
- Steam achievements
- 311
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Features
- Multi-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opCross-Platform MultiplayerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsColor AlternativesCustom Volume ControlsSteam Input API SupportStereo SoundSubtitle OptionsSurround SoundSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (15)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish - Latin America, Turkish
Full audio: English, French, Japanese
Latest news & patches
- 10.1.2a | Patch NotesPatch2026-09-17
- 10.2.0 | PTB Patch NotesPatch2026-09-15
- Denuvo Anti Cheat Trial UpdatePatch2026-09-15
- Dev Update | 10.2.0 Perks UpdatePatch2026-09-14
- 10.1.2 | Bugfix PatchPatch2026-09-08
- Dress to the Divines with the Dead by Daylight: Chorus of Sin Merch Collection2026-09-04
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Dead by Daylight run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Dead by Daylight's recommended spec. We estimate ~86 fps at 1080p high (range 69–103, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the high preset (~60 fps on high). Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Dead by Daylight run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Dead by Daylight Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~79 fps on the ultra preset (range 63–95, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Dead by Daylight at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 9050 4GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Dead by Daylight by brand.
Can I run Dead by Daylight on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~69 fps (range 55–82, medium confidence, ±20%). Dead by Daylight on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Dead by Daylight need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Dead by Daylight. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 1 GB at minimum and 4 GB recommended.
How much storage does Dead by Daylight take?
Dead by Daylight needs 50 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit Operating System.