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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1070 run Dead by Daylight? (2026)

Yes
~81 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1070 is a entry-level card with 8GB 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 81 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 81 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p8181
1440p4966
4K2855
💡 Dead by Daylight: Capped at 120 FPS - aim for a steady 120.

At 1080p expect around 81 FPS, at 1440p about 66 FPS, and at 4K roughly 55 FPS with optimized settings. Dead by Daylight doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1070 run Dead by Daylight?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1070 averages about 81 FPS at 1080p in Dead by Daylight.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1070 get in Dead by Daylight at 1080p?

Around 81 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 81 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Dead by Daylight run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1070?

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.