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Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Dead by Daylight? (2026)

Not really
~27 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Dead by Daylight is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 27 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 14 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p1427
1440p816
4K59
💡 Dead by Daylight: Capped at 120 FPS - aim for a steady 120.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 27 FPS, at 1440p about 16 FPS, and at 4K roughly 9 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Dead by Daylight on the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)

⚡ Check your exact CPU & target FPS in the optimizer →

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Dead by Daylight?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages about 27 FPS at 1080p in Dead by Daylight.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) get in Dead by Daylight at 1080p?

Around 27 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 14 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Dead by Daylight run better on the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, 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.