Dead Effect
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Dead Effect FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 977 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 931 fps | 756 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 999 fps | 843 fps | 675 fps | 548 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 992 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 874 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 851 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 989 fps | 803 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 901 fps | 732 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 814 fps | 662 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 872 fps | 698 fps | 567 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 791 fps | 632 fps | 506 fps | 411 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 983 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 882 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 832 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 962 fps | 781 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 950 fps | 760 fps | 617 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 814 fps | 651 fps | 529 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 897 fps | 717 fps | 574 fps | 466 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 872 fps | 698 fps | 558 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 824 fps | 659 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 751 fps | 601 fps | 481 fps | 391 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 679 fps | 543 fps | 434 fps | 353 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 582 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 422 fps | 337 fps | 270 fps | 219 fps |
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About
Dead Effect, released in 2013, is a sci-fi first-person shooter that combines action and survival horror elements. Set aboard the starship ESS Meridian, players take on the role of Unit 13, an operative awakened from cryosleep to confront hordes of zombie-like crew members. The game’s notable mix of classic FPS gameplay with a chilling atmosphere sets it apart in the indie gaming scene, even though it has received a modest rating of 44/100.
For PC gamers looking to benchmark their performance with Dead Effect, the game is quite accessible in terms of hardware requirements. With a minimum GPU score of around 330, players with entry-level graphics cards can expect playable FPS rates. Systems with at least 2 GB of RAM and modest GPUs, such as the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 or AMD Radeon R7 240, should run the game smoothly at lower graphics settings, providing a decent benchmark experience.
Should you play Dead Effect? While its rating suggests it may not be for everyone, fans of the action and indie genres may still find enjoyment in its unique gameplay and atmosphere. If you appreciate a mix of shooting and survival horror, it can be worth exploring, especially on lower-end hardware for budget-conscious gamers.
Performance profile
Released in October 2013, Dead Effect sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Action titles like Dead Effect reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.
Extremely light — Dead Effect runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.
