Fortnite

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an unusual combination in Fortnite. The CPU is a 2018-era six-core processor, while the GPU is a top-tier Ada Lovelace card from 2022. This pairing creates a significant performance dynamic where the GPU is clearly the dominant component, but the processor still shapes the experience. The measured data shows that this combo ranks 671 out of 3700 tested combinations in Fortnite, placing it in the top 18% of all tested setups. This is a strong position, but it is not at the very top, which suggests that the older processor is holding back the full potential of the graphics card in some scenarios. The following analysis uses only the provided benchmark data to break down how this pairing behaves across different resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo in Fortnite?

A: The combo ranks 671 out of 3700 tested combinations. This places it well above the median, indicating a capable setup for Fortnite, though not the absolute highest-performing configuration.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4080 compared to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209. The delta is 0.1%, meaning the RTX 4080 is effectively tied with the SUPER model, being only a fraction of a percent faster in average synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark score between the Ryzen 5 2600 and its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has an average score of 21484, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 21440. The Ryzen 5 2600 is 0.2% higher, making the two processors nearly identical in overall average synthetic performance.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 have more VRAM than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB?

A: Yes, the RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE has 12 GB. The RTX 4080 also has a higher average benchmark score of 54247 compared to 55698 for the Radeon, though the Radeon is 2.6% faster in that specific comparison.

Q: What is the base clock speed of the Ryzen 5 2600?

A: The Ryzen 5 2600 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. It has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock of the RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 has a boost clock of 2505 MHz and a base clock of 2205 MHz. It has 9728 shading units and 76 ray tracing cores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 671 out of 3700 tested combinations in Fortnite is a strong result. It means this pairing outperforms roughly 82% of all tested systems. This is not surprising given the RTX 4080’s raw power, but the ranking also shows that the Ryzen 5 2600 is a limiting factor. If this were a purely GPU-bound result, the rank would likely be higher, as the RTX 4080 is an end-of-life product that was a flagship during its time. The data shows that the CPU’s performance, while adequate, does not allow the GPU to run at its maximum capability in every scenario. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 21484 places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs, which is respectable, but the GPU is in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. This mismatch in percentile ranking is a clear indicator that the CPU is the weaker link in this pairing. In practical terms, this means that at lower resolutions and settings, where the CPU has more influence on frame rate, the combo will not scale as well as it would with a more modern processor. However, at higher resolutions like 4K, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, and the combo performs closer to its full potential. The rank of 671 is therefore a reflection of a system that is excellent for high-resolution gaming but will show its age at 1080p with lower settings.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance on which settings to use for the best experience. The goal is to balance visual quality with a high and stable frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 268 FPS, which is the highest measured at any resolution or setting. This is ideal for competitive play where maximum frame rate is the priority. The Medium preset at 1080p drops to 235 FPS average, with a minimum of 200 FPS and a maximum of 270 FPS. This is still extremely high and offers better visual fidelity. The High preset at 1080p averages 214 FPS, which is also very playable. The Ultra preset at 1080p averages 156 FPS, which is the lowest at this resolution, but still smooth. For most players, the Medium preset at 1080p is the sweet spot, as it provides a significant visual upgrade over Low while maintaining an average frame rate well above 200 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 230 FPS, the Medium preset averages 194 FPS with a minimum of 165 FPS, and the High preset averages 150 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 99 FPS. Here, Medium is again the recommended choice, as it keeps the average frame rate near 200 FPS while offering better visuals than Low. At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Low preset averages 145 FPS, the Medium preset averages 102 FPS with a minimum of 87 FPS, and the High preset averages 79 FPS. The Ultra preset averages only 52 FPS. At 4K, the Low preset is the only one that consistently delivers frame rates above 144 FPS. The Medium preset is playable, but the minimum of 87 FPS indicates that there will be drops. For a 4K experience, Low is the best option if a high refresh rate monitor is used, but Medium is acceptable if a 60-100 Hz monitor is the target. The data suggests that the Medium preset provides the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, with the exception of 4K where Low is preferable for maximum smoothness.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are consistently high. The Low preset achieves an average of 268 FPS. The Medium preset averages 235 FPS, with a minimum of 200 FPS and a maximum of 270 FPS. The High preset averages 214 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 156 FPS. This shows a difference of 112 FPS between the Low and Ultra presets, which is a substantial range. At 2560x1440, the frame rates are lower but still impressive. The Low preset averages 230 FPS. The Medium preset averages 194 FPS, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. The High preset averages 150 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 99 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 131 FPS, which is larger than at 1080p, indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a factor. At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop significantly. The Low preset averages 145 FPS. The Medium preset averages 102 FPS, with a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS. The High preset averages 79 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 52 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 93 FPS. The data shows that the transition from 1440p to 4K has a major impact on performance. For example, the High preset drops from 150 FPS at 1440p to 79 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 47%. The Medium preset shows a similar trend, dropping from 194 FPS to 102 FPS. The Low preset is the most resilient, dropping from 230 FPS to 145 FPS. The minimum FPS values are only provided for the Medium preset at each resolution. At 1080p, the minimum is 200 FPS; at 1440p, it is 165 FPS; and at 4K, it is 87 FPS. These minimums show that the frame time consistency degrades as resolution increases, which is expected. The maximum FPS values for Medium are 270 FPS at 1080p, 223 FPS at 1440p, and 118 FPS at 4K. Overall, the data indicates that this combo can handle 1080p and 1440p with ease, but 4K gaming requires a compromise on settings to maintain high frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary driver of performance in this combo. Its specifications are substantial. It has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, which provides a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. This is a large amount of memory bandwidth, which is crucial for high-resolution textures and complex scenes. The GPU has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz. The memory clock is listed as 1400 MHz, with an effective speed of 22.4 Gbps. The GPU features 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output processors. It also has 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores. The architecture is Ada Lovelace, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 379 mm² and contains 45,900 million transistors. The GPU's average benchmark score is 54247, which places it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the RTX 4080 SUPER, which has a score of 54209, a delta of only 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.6% higher. Despite these rivals having slightly higher average scores, the RTX 4080 is a top-tier card. In Fortnite, its performance is evident across all settings. At 4K Ultra, it manages an average of 52 FPS, which is low but expected for the most demanding preset. At 4K Low, it averages 145 FPS, showing that the GPU is capable of high frame rates even at 4K when the settings are reduced. The GPU's role is to provide the raw rendering power, and it does this effectively. The VRAM capacity of 16 GB is more than sufficient for Fortnite at any resolution, as the game is not typically VRAM-limited at these settings. The high memory bandwidth also helps with texture streaming and loading. The data suggests that the RTX 4080 is not the bottleneck in this system until very high resolutions and settings are used. Its performance is consistent with a high-end card, and the measured FPS values reflect its capability.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 is the older component in this pairing, and its role is more nuanced. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 3.90 GHz. It is based on the Zen+ architecture, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries. The CPU has a 16 MB shared L3 cache, with 512 KB L2 per core and 96 KB L1 per core. Its memory support is DDR4 with a dual-channel bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. The CPU's average benchmark score is 21484, which places it in the 75th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V (score 21440, delta 0.2%), the Intel Xeon D-1746TER (score 21635, delta -0.7%), and the AMD EPYC 9454 (score 21223, delta 1.2%). The Ryzen 5 2600 is essentially on par with these processors in average synthetic benchmarks. In Fortnite, the CPU's impact is visible in the frame rate scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, where the CPU has a greater influence, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is significant, but the frame rates are still very high. At 4K, the CPU becomes less of a bottleneck, and the GPU takes over. The single-core performance of the Ryzen 5 2600 is a potential limiting factor. Its Geekbench single-core score is 1154, and its Passmark single-thread score is 2239. These scores are modest compared to modern processors. In a game like Fortnite, which can be sensitive to single-core performance, this could prevent the GPU from reaching its maximum frame rate at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the combo achieves 268 FPS. This is high, but a more powerful CPU might push this higher. The CPU's multi-core performance is also a factor. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 1248, and its Passmark multithread score is 13160. These are decent numbers for a six-core processor, but they are not exceptional. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s is lower than what newer CPUs offer, which could affect performance in memory-intensive scenarios. The CPU's TDP is 65 W, which is low, but it is a 12 nm part from 2018. In summary, the Ryzen 5 2600 is sufficient for Fortnite, but it is the limiting factor in this pairing. It allows the RTX 4080 to perform well at higher resolutions, but at 1080p with low settings, the CPU's single-core limits may prevent the system from reaching even higher frame rates. The combo rank of 671 out of 3700 reflects this: it is a strong system, but not the absolute best, largely due to the CPU's age.