Dead by Daylight
To run Dead by Daylight (2016) on PC you need at least a Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 processor and a DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB, with 8GB of RAM and 50GB of free storage. For higher settings and frame rates, the recommended specs are a Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher and a DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM with 8GB of RAM. Check your exact PC against Dead by Daylight with our free Can I Run It tool, estimate your frame rate with the FPS Estimator, or see the best GPU for Dead by Daylight.
System Requirements
Minimum
- CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
- GPU: DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 50
Recommended
- CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
- GPU: DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
- RAM: 8
- Storage: 50
Building a PC to play Dead by Daylight at its best
Meeting the Dead by Daylight minimum requirements (a DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB) is enough to launch the game, but it won't give you high frame rates at 1440p or 4K. The recommended DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM is a solid target, and stepping up to a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5080 or Radeon RX 9070 XT gives you the headroom for ultra settings, ray tracing and high-refresh play. On mid-range cards, DLSS 4 and FSR frame generation can lift Dead by Daylight's frame rate substantially, while a flagship RTX 5090 drives 4K at maximum settings.
The processor matters just as much: pairing your graphics card with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D or an Intel Core Ultra, at least 8GB (ideally 32GB) of DDR5 RAM and a fast Gen5 NVMe SSD removes the stutter and long load times that can hold Dead by Daylight back. For modern textures at 4K, aim for a GPU with 12–16GB of VRAM so you never run short.
The same premium components also decide whether your rig is VR ready: if you game in virtual reality on a Meta Quest 3, Valve Index or PlayStation VR2, a strong GPU and CPU are what hold a steady 90 FPS. Check your exact setup against Dead by Daylight with the free Can I Run It tool, or see the best GPU for Dead by Daylight.
Dead by Daylight — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements for Dead by Daylight?
Dead by Daylight needs at least a Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 CPU and a DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB graphics card, 8GB of RAM and 50GB of storage.
What are the recommended specs for Dead by Daylight?
For a smooth experience, Dead by Daylight recommends a Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher and a DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM with 8GB of RAM.
How much RAM does Dead by Daylight need?
Dead by Daylight requires 8GB of RAM as a minimum, with 8GB recommended.
What GPU do you need to run Dead by Daylight?
The minimum graphics card for Dead by Daylight is a DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB, while a DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM is recommended for higher settings. Check any GPU against this game with our Can I Run It tool.
