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Can the RTX 4050 Laptop run Dead by Daylight? (2026)

Yes
~99 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The RTX 4050 Laptop is a entry-level card with 6GB 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 99 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 99 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p9999
1440p5980
4K3462
💡 Dead by Daylight: Capped at 120 FPS - aim for a steady 120.

At 1080p expect around 99 FPS, at 1440p about 80 FPS, and at 4K roughly 62 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 RTX 4050 Laptop run Dead by Daylight?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the RTX 4050 Laptop averages about 99 FPS at 1080p in Dead by Daylight.

What FPS does the RTX 4050 Laptop get in Dead by Daylight at 1080p?

Around 99 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 99 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Dead by Daylight run better on the RTX 4050 Laptop?

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.