Fortnite
Epic Games · 2017
Wondering how many FPS you'll get in Fortnite? The table below shows estimates across 5 PC tiers at 1080p High. Fortnite needs about 8GB RAM and 2GB VRAM — check your exact GPU + CPU here.
Fortnite is a light battle royale at heart: 8GB of RAM and 2GB of VRAM meet its needs, and FSR upscaling plus Steam Deck support make it playable on modest hardware. End-game fights with dozens of players spike CPU load, so expect lower 1% lows in stacked lobbies than in the landing phase.
FPS Estimates
Estimated frames per second across presets
| Tier | Hardware | Low | Med | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | RTX 3060 / Ryzen 5 5600X | 300 | 246 | 214 | 150 |
| Mid | RTX 4060 / Ryzen 5 7600X | 319 | 262 | 228 | 160 |
| High | RTX 4070 Super / Ryzen 7 7800X3D | 430 | 353 | 307 | 215 |
| Enthusiast | RTX 4080 Super / Ryzen 9 7950X3D | 561 | 461 | 401 | 281 |
| Ultra | RTX 5090 / Core Ultra 9 285K | 672 | 552 | 480 | 336 |
System Requirements
Performance Mode Settings
60-144+ FPSPerformance Mode + minimal visual distractions
- Switch to Performance Mode (DX11/12 → Performance in Video settings) +30-50%
- 3D Resolution: 100% (lower only if absolutely needed) Baseline
- View Distance: Epic or High (see enemies at range) -5-10%
- Shadows: Off +10-15%
- Anti-Aliasing: Off (SMAA T2X if you must) +5-10%
- Textures: Low or Medium +5-8%
- Effects: Low +8-12%
- Post-Processing: Low +5-8%
- Global Illumination: Off +5-10%
- Reflections: Off +5-8%
- VSync: Off +5-10%
Fortnite FAQ
How many FPS will I get in Fortnite?
FPS depends on your GPU and CPU. The estimates table above shows 5 hardware tiers at 1080p High — Fortnite needs about 8GB RAM and 2GB VRAM. Run your exact parts through the FPS calculator for your number.
What are the system requirements for Fortnite?
Fortnite (2017) by Epic Games requires approximately 8GB RAM and 2GB VRAM.
How do I boost FPS in Fortnite?
Enable upscaling if available, lower shadows and volumetrics first, and keep textures high if your VRAM covers it. Use the settings optimizer for your target FPS.