Fortnite

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 achieves a combo rank of 302 out of 3,700 tested combinations in Fortnite. This places the pairing in the top 8.2% of all tested combos, a strong result that reflects the high-end positioning of both components. The rank indicates that this system sits well above the median tested configuration, though it is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, leaving some headroom for even more powerful pairings to outperform it.

The CPU itself ranks in the 91st percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 51,947. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52,073 (0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52,121 (0.3% higher), the Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51,730 (0.4% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52,301 (0.7% higher). This cluster shows the 5950X is competitive with modern flagship and near-flagship parts, though it trails the very latest offerings by a marginal single-digit percentage.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile among all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 54,247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54,209, a negligible 0.1% difference, indicating the two are effectively interchangeable in raw compute. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828 (1.1% higher), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 55,698 and 55,757 respectively, both roughly 2.6-2.7% higher. These deltas are small enough that in real-world gaming, particularly in a title like Fortnite which is not purely GPU-bound at all settings, the differences would be largely imperceptible.

Given the combo rank of 302/3,700, the data suggests this system is well above average for Fortnite, but the game's scalability means that the specific settings and resolution chosen have a far greater impact on the experience than the raw ranking alone. The measured FPS figures, detailed later, confirm that this combination is capable of very high frame rates, particularly at lower settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD103 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. It operates with a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with memory clocked at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). The card features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for Fortnite, which at 4K Ultra settings can consume significant VRAM, though the 16 GB capacity ensures no capacity-related stutters are likely.

The GPU's compute resources include 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units, alongside 76 RT cores and 304 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 761.5 GTexel/s, and it delivers 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, with FP16 at the same 48.74 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio). These specifications indicate a very capable rasterization and ray-tracing performer, though Fortnite's competitive mode typically prioritizes frame rate over visual fidelity.

In the measured FPS data, the GPU's role is clearly visible. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 52, which is the lowest measured setting. This suggests that at maximum settings, the RTX 4080 becomes the limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom at such high resolutions. Conversely, at 1080p Low, the average FPS reaches 417, indicating the GPU is still able to push frame rates well beyond what most displays can show, but the CPU's single-thread performance becomes more relevant at these lower resolutions.

The RTX 4080's performance relative to its nearest rivals is essentially a tie with the RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% difference), while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% faster respectively. These small deltas mean that for Fortnite, the specific GPU model is less critical than the settings applied, as the game's engine scales well across a wide range of hardware.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 150. This provides a smooth experience for most high-refresh-rate monitors, though not enough to fully saturate a 240Hz display.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to the RTX 4080 SUPER in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209. The delta is 0.1%, making them effectively identical in raw performance for practical purposes.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS measured for this combo?

A: The lowest average FPS is 52, recorded at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is the only measured configuration that drops below 60 FPS on average.

Q: Does the Ryzen 9 5950X outperform the Intel Core i9-13900F in average benchmark score?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 9 5950X has an average score of 51,947, while the Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51,730. This gives the AMD chip a 0.4% advantage over its Intel rival.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combination?

A: The highest average FPS is 417, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This demonstrates the combo's ability to deliver extremely high frame rates when graphical load is minimized.

Q: Is the combo's rank in Fortnite above or below the 90th percentile of tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 302 out of 3,700 tested combos, which places it in the top 8.2%, meaning it is above the 90th percentile (the 90th percentile would be rank 370). The data confirms this is a top-tier pairing for Fortnite.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). The full breakdown is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 417 FPS
• Medium: Average 304 FPS, minimum 259 FPS, maximum 350 FPS
• High: Average 236 FPS
• Ultra: Average 156 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 275 FPS
• Medium: Average 194 FPS, minimum 165 FPS, maximum 223 FPS
• High: Average 150 FPS
• Ultra: Average 99 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 145 FPS
• Medium: Average 102 FPS, minimum 87 FPS, maximum 118 FPS
• High: Average 79 FPS
• Ultra: Average 52 FPS

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. At 1080p, the combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates across all settings, with even Ultra settings maintaining an average of 156 FPS, which is above the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 259 FPS, indicating that frame times are consistently tight, with no severe dips below the average.

At 1440p, the average FPS remains high for Low and Medium settings (275 and 194 respectively), but High drops to 150 and Ultra to 99. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 165 FPS, which is still above the typical 144Hz refresh rate, suggesting that 1440p Medium is a sweet spot for high-refresh gaming. At 4K, the numbers drop more dramatically: Low averages 145 FPS, Medium 102 FPS, High 79 FPS, and Ultra 52 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 87 FPS, while playable, shows that 4K Medium is borderline for maintaining a locked 90 FPS, and Ultra at 52 FPS is the only configuration that falls below the 60 FPS threshold.

Comparing the settings at each resolution, the drop from Low to Ultra is substantial. At 1080p, the average FPS falls from 417 to 156, a reduction of approximately 62.6%. At 1440p, the drop is from 275 to 99, a 64% reduction. At 4K, the drop is from 145 to 52, a 64.1% reduction. This consistency suggests that the game's scaling from Low to Ultra is roughly uniform across resolutions, with the absolute FPS values dictated by the resolution's pixel count.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the user's display refresh rate and resolution preference. For 1080p users with a 240Hz monitor, the Low preset at 417 FPS provides the maximum competitive advantage, but the Medium preset at 304 FPS still exceeds the refresh rate, allowing for better visuals without sacrificing frame rate. The High preset at 236 FPS is also viable for a 240Hz display, though it leaves less headroom for frame time spikes.

For 1440p users, the Medium preset at 194 FPS is the recommended balance, as it provides a comfortable margin above the 144Hz refresh rate while offering significantly better visuals than Low (275 FPS). The High preset at 150 FPS is also suitable for a 144Hz monitor, but the minimum FPS data is not provided for High, making Medium the safer choice given its measured minimum of 165 FPS. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS is only suitable for 60Hz displays, and even then, it does not provide the smoothness of lower settings.

For 4K users, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 145 FPS is the only setting that provides a high-refresh experience, suitable for 144Hz displays. Medium at 102 FPS is playable on a 100Hz monitor but shows a minimum of 87 FPS, which could cause noticeable dips. High at 79 FPS is acceptable for 60Hz displays, while Ultra at 52 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and not recommended for competitive play.

The data indicates that the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions, as it consistently provides the highest minimum FPS relative to its average. The gap between Medium and High is significant (e.g., at 1440p, 194 FPS vs 150 FPS, a 29.3% difference), while the gap between Low and Medium is smaller (275 FPS vs 194 FPS, a 29.5% difference). This suggests that Medium captures most of the visual improvements from Low while maintaining higher frame rates than High.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X is a 16-core, 32-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer), manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC with 8,300 million transistors across two 74 mm² dies. It operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, with a TDP of 105W. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, and it communicates via PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes. Its cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3.

In benchmark tests, the 5950X demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 26,017, while its single-core score is 1,614. In Geekbench, it scores 15,233 multicore and 2,083 single-core. The 3DMark tests show scaling from 1,856 for 2 threads to 11,597 for max threads, indicating excellent scalability across its 32 threads. PassMark multithread score is 45,424, with a single-thread score of 3,470.

For Fortnite, the CPU's role is most pronounced at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 417 suggests that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough frames to reach very high frame rates, but it also implies that the CPU's single-thread performance is a limiting factor at this extreme. The single-core 3DMark score of 944 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,614 are respectable but not class-leading, which is reflected in the fact that the combo does not reach even higher frame rates at 1080p Low.

The CPU's nearest rivals are all close in average benchmark score, with deltas ranging from -0.7% to +0.4%. This indicates that for Fortnite, which is not heavily multi-threaded, the 5950X's 16 cores provide ample headroom for background tasks, but the game's performance is more dependent on single-core speed. The 5950X's boost clock of 4.90 GHz is high, but the measured FPS at 1080p Low (417 FPS) suggests that the game engine is hitting a CPU-bound ceiling, as the GPU is not fully utilized at such low settings.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the balance between CPU and GPU limitations. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 417. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 275, a 34.1% reduction. At 4K Low, the average is 145, a 65.2% reduction from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at lower settings, where the GPU's workload increases with resolution, but the CPU has enough headroom to maintain high frame rates up to a point.

At Medium settings, the scaling is similar: 1080p averages 304 FPS, 1440p averages 194 FPS (36.2% drop), and 4K averages 102 FPS (66.4% drop from 1080p). The High settings show 1080p at 236 FPS, 1440p at 150 FPS (36.4% drop), and 4K at 79 FPS (66.5% drop). Ultra settings show 1080p at 156 FPS, 1440p at 99 FPS (36.5% drop), and 4K at 52 FPS (66.7% drop).

The consistency of these percentage drops across all settings presets is notable. From 1080p to 1440p, the FPS drops by roughly 34-37%, and from 1080p to 4K, the drop is roughly 65-67%. This uniform scaling indicates that the system is GPU-limited across all tested settings and resolutions, as the CPU's performance is not changing with resolution. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see smaller percentage drops at lower settings (where the CPU is more stressed) and larger drops at higher settings (where the GPU is more stressed). Instead, the FPS scales almost exactly with the pixel count, confirming that the RTX 4080 is the primary bottleneck in this configuration.

The data also shows that the gap between the highest and lowest settings narrows slightly with resolution. At 1080p, the ratio of Low to Ultra FPS is 417:156, or 2.67:1. At 4K, the ratio is 145:52, or 2.79:1. This slight widening at 4K suggests that the GPU's performance at Ultra settings degrades more than proportionally, likely due to increased memory pressure and compute demands at maximum quality. The 16 GB of VRAM is sufficient, but the raw compute requirements of 4K Ultra push the RTX 4080 to its limits, resulting in the 52 FPS average.