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Can the NVIDIA GTX 950 run Dead by Daylight? (2026)

Yes
~60 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 950 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 60 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 39 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3960
1440p2347
4K1326
💡 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 60 FPS, at 1440p about 47 FPS, and at 4K roughly 26 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 950 run Dead by Daylight?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 950 averages about 60 FPS at 1080p in Dead by Daylight.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 950 get in Dead by Daylight at 1080p?

Around 60 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 39 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Dead by Daylight run better on the NVIDIA GTX 950?

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.