Dead by Daylight System Requirements

Check whether your PC meets the minimum or recommended specs for Dead by Daylight.

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PC specifications

Minimum
OSWindows 10 64-bit Operating System
CPUIntel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120
GPUDX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB
RAM8 GB
VRAM1 GB
Storage50 GB
DirectXVersion 11
NotesWith these requirements, it is recommended that the game is played on Low quality settings.
Recommended
OSWindows 10 64-bit Operating System
CPUIntel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher
GPUDX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM
RAM8 GB
VRAM4 GB
Storage50 GB
DirectXVersion 11

What we check

Our compatibility system compares your hardware against the game's published requirements using deterministic benchmarks — no AI guesswork.

CPU

Processor performance score compared to the game's minimum and recommended CPUs.

GPU

Graphics card benchmark score vs. the required and recommended GPUs.

RAM

System memory in GB — compared directly against the requirement.

VRAM

Dedicated video memory on your graphics card.

Storage

Available disk space. Some games require an SSD for loading performance.

SSD requirement

Dead by Daylight does not require an SSD.

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Frequently asked questions

Can my PC run Dead by Daylight?

To run Dead by Daylight at minimum settings you need a Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8120 CPU, a DX11 Compatible GeForce GTX 460 1GB or AMD HD 6850 1GB GPU, 8 GB RAM, 50 GB storage.

What are the recommended specs for Dead by Daylight?

For the best experience, the developer recommends Intel Core i3-4170 or AMD FX-8300 or higher, DX11 Compatible GeForce 760 or AMD HD 8800 or higher with 4GB of RAM, 8 GB RAM.

How much storage does Dead by Daylight need?

Dead by Daylight requires 50 GB of storage space.

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