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Can the NVIDIA RTX 2060 run Dead by Daylight? (2026)

Yes — easily
~105 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 2060 is a mainstream 1080p card with 6GB of VRAM, and Dead by Daylight is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 105 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 105 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p105105
1440p6363
4K3663
💡 Dead by Daylight: Capped at 120 FPS - aim for a steady 120.

At 1080p expect around 105 FPS, at 1440p about 63 FPS, and at 4K roughly 63 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 RTX 2060 run Dead by Daylight?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 2060 averages about 105 FPS at 1080p in Dead by Daylight.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 2060 get in Dead by Daylight at 1080p?

Around 105 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 105 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Dead by Daylight run better on the NVIDIA RTX 2060?

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.