Fortnite

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Fortnite with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 shows a clear and predictable pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo delivers 245 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 156 FPS, a reduction of 89 FPS. At 3840x2160 Low, the average falls further to 82 FPS. This scaling from 1080p to 4K represents a 66.5% drop in frame rate at Low settings, which indicates the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The Medium settings data provides a more complete picture, as it includes minimum and maximum frame rates alongside averages. At 1920x1080 Medium, the combo averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 and maximum of 198. Stepping up to 2560x1440 Medium yields 110 FPS average, with 93 minimum and 126 maximum. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average drops to 58 FPS, with 49 minimum and 67 maximum. The frame time consistency at Medium settings remains relatively stable, as the minimum-to-average gap is roughly 15% across all three resolutions.

High settings show a similar scaling pattern but with lower absolute numbers. At 1080p High, the average is 134 FPS. At 1440p High, it drops to 85 FPS, and at 4K High, it reaches only 45 FPS. The gap between Low and High at 4K is substantial: 82 FPS versus 45 FPS, a 45% reduction. This suggests that at 4K, the game's visual complexity at High settings overwhelms the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM and 128-bit memory bus.

Ultra settings represent the most demanding configuration tested. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 88 FPS, which is playable but noticeably lower than the 134 FPS at High. At 1440p Ultra, the average drops to 56 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 30 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is particularly telling: it sits at the edge of playability, and the data suggests this combo is not suited for maximum settings at 4K.

The resolution scaling behavior indicates that 1080p is where this combo shines, with all settings except Ultra exceeding 130 FPS. At 1440p, the combo remains viable for High settings (85 FPS) and Medium (110 FPS), but Ultra dips below 60 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (82 FPS) stay comfortably above 60 FPS, while Medium (58 FPS) hovers near that threshold and High/Ultra fall well below.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. Its memory configuration is 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and boosts to 2460 MHz, with memory clocked at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). The RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 24 ray tracing cores, and 96 tensor cores.

In the context of Fortnite's measured results, the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth play a significant role at higher resolutions and settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo manages only 30 FPS average, which aligns with the GPU being saturated by both pixel throughput and memory pressure. The 8 GB VRAM is likely a constraint at 4K with High or Ultra textures, as the frame rate drops disproportionately compared to the 1440p results. Between 1440p High (85 FPS) and 4K High (45 FPS), the halving of performance aligns with the quad-pixel workload increase, but the more severe drop at Ultra suggests additional memory-related penalties.

The RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 compute and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate are adequate for Fortnite's stylized graphics at 1080p and 1440p. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the GPU delivers 245 FPS, which is far beyond typical display refresh rates. Even at 1080p High, 134 FPS is achieved, indicating headroom for high-refresh monitors. The GPU's 48 ROPs and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate become limiting at 4K, where the fill rate demands exceed what this mid-range chip can provide.

The GPU's benchmark percentile is 61, placing it above the median of all GPUs but not in the high-end tier. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (0.2% lower), AMD Radeon 780M (0.3% higher), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (0.5% higher). These comparisons are based on synthetic benchmarks rather than Fortnite-specific performance, but they contextualize the RTX 4060 as a mid-pack performer. The 300 W suggested PSU and 115 W TDP indicate this is an efficient card, but the power budget does not translate to extreme 4K capability in Fortnite.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 is a Zen 3 architecture processor on the 7 nm TSMC process, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and it has a TDP of 65 W. The CPU contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, with 64 KB L1 cache per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 cache. Memory support is DDR4 with dual-channel configuration, providing 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

For Fortnite, the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient, as the game is not heavily multithreaded compared to other modern titles. The single-thread performance, measured at 901 in 3DMark single-thread and 2916 in Cinebench R23 single-core, is the more relevant metric for this game's main thread. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides solid responsiveness, and the 16 MB L3 cache helps with scene data.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong multi-threaded capability: 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 8675 in R20 multi-core, and 2082 in R15 multi-core. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1762 at 2 threads to 6628 at 16 threads, indicating good thread scaling efficiency. The CPU's percentile is 78, meaning it outperforms 78% of all CPUs in the benchmark database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (0.1% lower), AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (0.1% higher), and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (0.1% lower).

In the measured Fortnite data, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the combo reaches 245 FPS. This high frame rate indicates the CPU can feed the GPU quickly enough to avoid becoming the bottleneck at lower resolutions. However, the CPU alone cannot overcome the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions. At 1080p Ultra (88 FPS) versus 1080p Low (245 FPS), the 64% drop is primarily GPU-driven, but the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at Low settings confirms it is not a limiting factor at 1080p.

The Ryzen 7 5700's 65 W TDP and AM4 socket compatibility make it a practical pairing with the RTX 4060. The CPU's 4.60 GHz boost clock and Zen 3 architecture provide the per-core performance Fortnite requires. The data shows no evidence of CPU bottlenecking, as the frame rates scale consistently with resolution changes, which is the expected behavior when the GPU becomes the constraint.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Fortnite?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with 245 FPS at Low, 173 FPS at Medium, and 134 FPS at High. Even Ultra settings at 1080p deliver 88 FPS, which is playable. At 1440p, the combo remains viable for Medium (110 FPS) and High (85 FPS), but 4K is only playable at Low (82 FPS) or Medium (58 FPS).

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Fortnite?

A: Yes, but with significant compromises. At 4K Low, it achieves 82 FPS average. At 4K Medium, it drops to 58 FPS with a 49 FPS minimum. High settings at 4K yield only 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 30 FPS. The data suggests 4K is only practical for Low or Medium settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4060's average benchmark score is 17639. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 780M scores 17588 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 scores 17551 (0.5% lower). These are close synthetic results, but Fortnite-specific performance may differ.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 a bottleneck for the RTX 4060?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 245 FPS, showing the CPU can feed the GPU effectively. The frame rate scales smoothly with resolution changes, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. The CPU's single-thread score of 2916 in Cinebench R23 and 901 in 3DMark single-thread suggest adequate per-core performance.

Q: What settings should be used for competitive play?

A: For maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p provide 245 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh competitive monitors. Medium settings at 1080p still deliver 173 FPS with a 147 FPS minimum, offering better visuals without sacrificing competitive frame rates. At 1440p, Low settings give 156 FPS, which is also competitive.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 1995 out of 3700 tested combinations for Fortnite, placing it in the 46th percentile. This is a mid-pack ranking, reflecting the RTX 4060's position as a mid-range GPU (61st percentile) and the Ryzen 7 5700's solid but not top-tier CPU performance (78th percentile).

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1995 out of 3700 tested combos in Fortnite, placing it in the 54th percentile of all configurations. This ranking is consistent with the individual components' performance tiers: the CPU sits in the 78th percentile, while the GPU is in the 61st percentile. The combo ranking being below the CPU percentile but above the GPU percentile suggests the GPU is the more significant factor in this game's overall performance.

This mid-pack ranking means the combo outperforms the majority of tested systems, but it is far from the top-tier configurations. The data shows that at 1080p, the combo delivers competitive frame rates for most settings, but at 4K, it falls into the lower quartile of playable performance. The ranking reflects a balanced mid-range pairing that excels at 1080p and handles 1440p well, but struggles at 4K with anything above Medium settings.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks — the AMD Radeon HD 7790, Radeon 780M, Radeon Pro 560, and Radeon Pro 460 — all score within 0.7% of the RTX 4060. This suggests the RTX 4060 is positioned at a performance inflection point where small benchmark differences translate to similar in-game experiences. The CPU's nearest rivals, including the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, also cluster within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700, indicating a tightly contested mid-range CPU segment.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured results are as follows:

• Low settings: 245 FPS average
• Medium settings: 173 FPS average, 147 FPS minimum, 198 FPS maximum
• High settings: 134 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 88 FPS average

The 1080p results show a clear hierarchy, with Low delivering more than double the frame rate of Ultra. The Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, with a minimum of 147 FPS that comfortably exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. The gap between High (134 FPS) and Ultra (88 FPS) is notable, suggesting Ultra settings impose a significant rendering cost beyond High.

At 2560x1440, the measured results are:

• Low settings: 156 FPS average
• Medium settings: 110 FPS average, 93 FPS minimum, 126 FPS maximum
• High settings: 85 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 56 FPS average

The 1440p results show a similar pattern to 1080p but with reduced absolute numbers. Low settings still deliver over 150 FPS, which is suitable for high-refresh gaming. Medium settings maintain a 93 FPS minimum, which is acceptable for 144 Hz displays with adaptive sync. High settings fall to 85 FPS, and Ultra drops below 60 FPS, making it marginal for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the measured results are:

• Low settings: 82 FPS average
• Medium settings: 58 FPS average, 49 FPS minimum, 67 FPS maximum
• High settings: 45 FPS average
• Ultra settings: 30 FPS average

The 4K results clearly demonstrate the GPU's limitations at this resolution. Only Low settings achieve a comfortable average above 60 FPS. Medium settings hover near the 60 FPS threshold with a 49 FPS minimum, which could result in noticeable stutter. High and Ultra settings fall below 45 FPS, making them unsuitable for fast-paced Battle Royale gameplay where reaction time matters.

The minimum frame rates at Medium settings across resolutions — 147 FPS at 1080p, 93 FPS at 1440p, and 49 FPS at 4K — provide insight into frame time consistency. The 4K minimum of 49 FPS represents a 15.5% drop from the 58 FPS average, which is a moderate variance. The 1440p minimum of 93 FPS is 15.5% below its 110 FPS average, and the 1080p minimum of 147 FPS is also 15% below its 173 FPS average. This consistent 15% variance suggests the game's frame time distribution remains stable regardless of resolution, with the GPU's workload scaling predictably.