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Can the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Dead by Daylight? (2026)

✅ Yes

~72 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) is a handheld card with 4GB 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 72 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 72 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	72	72
1440p	43	67
4K	24	49

💡 Dead by Daylight: Capped at 120 FPS - aim for a steady 120.

At 1080p expect around 72 FPS, at 1440p about 67 FPS, and at 4K roughly 49 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 ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) run Dead by Daylight?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) averages about 72 FPS at 1080p in Dead by Daylight.

What FPS does the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme) get in Dead by Daylight at 1080p?

Around 72 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 72 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Dead by Daylight run better on the ROG Ally X (Z1 Extreme)?

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.