PC requirements check

Can My PC Run Dead by Daylight?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Dead by Daylight system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU: DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB
Min. CPU: Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
Min. RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 50 GB

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Can your PC run Dead by Daylight?

Pick your hardware and we compare it with the official Dead by Daylight requirements.

Graphics card (GPU)Processor (CPU)Memory (RAM)Operating system

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Official Dead by Daylight PC requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
CPU	Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120	Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
GPU	DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB	DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
Storage	50 GB	50 GB

Source: official Dead by Daylight website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

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Dead by Daylight system requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Operating system	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
Processor	Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120	Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Graphics card	DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB	DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
Storage	50 GB	50 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Dead by Daylight?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower

Graphics card: —
Processor: i3-4130 / 4160, Pentium G4560 / G5400
RAM: 8 GB

RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p

Graphics card: GTX 950, GTX 760 / 770 / 780, Arc A380, GTX 1050 Ti
Processor: Ryzen 3 1200, i5-2500K / 3570K, i7-2600 / 3770
RAM: 8 GB

HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p

Graphics card: RX 5500 XT, GTX 1660, GTX 980 / 980 Ti, RX 590
Processor: i3-10100, Ryzen 5 1600, Ryzen 5 3400G
RAM: 16 GB

Can my graphics card run Dead by Daylight?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

GTX 1050 TiYesMedium – High
GTX 1650YesMedium – High
GTX 1060 6GBYesMedium – High
GTX 1660 SuperYesHigh – Max
RX 580YesMedium – High
RTX 3050YesHigh – Max
RTX 3060YesHigh – Max
RTX 4060YesHigh – Max
Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)YesLow – Medium

Dead by Daylight PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Dead by Daylight?

Dead by Daylight needs at least Windows 10 64-bit Operating System, a Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB graphics card and 50 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Dead by Daylight well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher processor, 8 GB of RAM and a DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM graphics card.

Can I run Dead by Daylight with 8 GB of RAM?

Yes. 8 GB of RAM meets the minimum for Dead by Daylight and even the recommended specs.

Can a GTX 1650 run Dead by Daylight?

Yes — on Medium to High settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Dead by Daylight free to play on PC?

No, Dead by Daylight is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Dead by Daylight need?

Dead by Daylight needs 50 GB of free space.