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Can the AMD RX 7800 XT run Dead by Daylight? (2026)

Yes — easily
~120 FPS at 1440p with optimized settings

The AMD RX 7800 XT is a high-end card with 16GB of VRAM, and Dead by Daylight is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU it averages about 120 FPS at 1440p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 120 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p120120
1440p120120
4K8787
💡 Dead by Daylight: Capped at 120 FPS - aim for a steady 120.

At 1080p expect around 120 FPS, at 1440p about 120 FPS, and at 4K roughly 87 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for Dead by Daylight. Dead by Daylight doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Dead by Daylight on the AMD RX 7800 XT

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Frequently asked

Can the AMD RX 7800 XT run Dead by Daylight?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 7800 XT averages about 120 FPS at 1440p in Dead by Daylight.

What FPS does the AMD RX 7800 XT get in Dead by Daylight at 1080p?

Around 120 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 120 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Dead by Daylight run better on the AMD RX 7800 XT?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.