Fortnite

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 439th out of 1,564 tested combos in Fortnite, placing it in the top 28% of all configurations. This is a strong result, indicating that the pairing delivers high performance in this Battle Royale title, though the ranking also reveals that a significant portion of tested systems outperform it, primarily at higher resolutions and settings. The data shows a system capable of excellent 1080p and 1440p gameplay, with 4K performance that is playable but less dominant.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 439 out of 1,564 tested combos puts it in the 72nd percentile of all tested systems. This is a solidly above-average position, but not an elite one. The percentile scores of the individual components are informative here: the RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, while the i5-10400F is in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The GPU is the stronger part of this pairing, and the final combo rank reflects a balance where the CPU is the more likely bottleneck. In practical terms, this rank means the system will handle competitive play with ease, but it will not top leaderboards for maximum frame rates in Fortnite. The overall average benchmark score for the combo is 14,168 for the CPU and 37,283 for the GPU, reinforcing that the graphics card is the dominant contributor to the system's gaming performance.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the primary driver of frame rates in this configuration. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for Fortnite’s textures at high resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2475 MHz, up from a base of 1920 MHz, allows it to push significant performance. Its 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture, with 5,888 shading units, delivers a raw FP32 throughput of 29.15 TFLOPS. This compute power is directly reflected in the measured results: at 1080p Low, the system reaches 305.4 FPS, showing the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower settings. The GPU’s 81st percentile ranking among all GPUs is higher than the CPU's 73rd percentile, indicating that the graphics card is capable of more than the processor can feed it in many scenarios. The RTX 4070’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which has an average score just 0.6% lower, a negligible difference in real-world gaming.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 1440p is the sweet spot. At 1440p High, the system averages 115.7 FPS, which is well above the 4K High result of 63.1 FPS. This resolution offers a significant frame rate advantage over 4K while still providing a sharp image.

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

A: Yes, but with compromises. At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 63.1, which is playable. However, at 4K Ultra, the average drops to 42.3 FPS, which may feel less smooth for fast-paced action. Lowering to 4K Medium brings it to 79.1 FPS.

Q: How much of a performance jump is there from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The scaling is not linear. At High settings, the system delivers 182.8 FPS at 1080p and 115.7 FPS at 1440p. This is a 36.7% drop in frame rate, which is a typical cost for the higher resolution.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Fortnite?

A: The benchmark results indicate the CPU is more likely the bottleneck. The GPU’s 81st percentile ranking is higher than the CPU's 73rd percentile. Furthermore, the massive frame rate jump from 1080p High (182.8 FPS) to 1080p Low (305.4 FPS) suggests the CPU can handle high frame rates, but the GPU has headroom to do more.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1440p, the system averages 216.7 FPS on Low, but only 74.6 FPS on Ultra. This represents a 65.6% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37,283. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, scores 37,507, which is just 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A scores 38,008, which is 1.9% higher. These are all very close scores.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. On Low settings, it averages 305.4 FPS. Moving to Medium reduces this to 235.3 FPS, and High settings bring it down to 182.8 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still delivers a very high 124.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the frame rates are still impressive. Low settings produce 216.7 FPS, Medium yields 150.4 FPS, and High achieves 115.7 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 74.6 FPS, which is still playable for many users. At 3840x2160, performance becomes more moderate. Low settings average 113.4 FPS, Medium drops to 79.1 FPS, and High falls to 63.1 FPS. Ultra settings are the most demanding, with an average of 42.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold that many consider smooth.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals where the bottleneck lies. At High settings, performance drops from 182.8 FPS at 1080p, to 115.7 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 63.1 FPS at 4K. This is a 65.5% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 36.7%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is a further 45.5%. This pattern is typical of a system where the GPU is under increasing load at higher resolutions. The data suggests that the CPU is capable of delivering high frame rates, but as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the frame rate becomes more dependent on its capabilities. The fact that the 4K Ultra result is only 42.3 FPS, a 65.9% drop from the 1080p Ultra result of 124.1 FPS, highlights the GPU's struggle with the highest settings at 4K.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-10400F plays a crucial role in enabling high frame rates, particularly at 1080p. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it is a capable processor for gaming. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz can boost up to 4.30 GHz, which helps maintain responsiveness. The CPU’s 12 MB of shared L3 cache is sufficient for Fortnite’s game logic and physics. Its performance in synthetic benchmarks is respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10,297 and a single-core score of 1,453. The CPU’s 73rd percentile ranking places it just above the AMD EPYC 7552, which has a delta of 0.4% higher, and just below the Intel Core i5-8500, which is 1.1% higher. The data indicates that the CPU is able to keep up with the GPU at lower resolutions, evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p. However, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 14,168 is significantly lower than the GPU's 37,283, suggesting that in more demanding scenarios, the CPU may become the limiting factor.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data suggests that the optimal experience balances visual quality and frame rate. For competitive play at 1080p, the High preset is an excellent choice, delivering 182.8 FPS, which is well above the refresh rate of most monitors. For those with high-refresh-rate 1440p displays, the Medium preset offers 150.4 FPS, a good balance for fast action. The Low preset at 1440p yields 216.7 FPS, which is ideal for maximum smoothness but sacrifices visual fidelity. At 4K, the High preset is playable at 63.1 FPS, but the Medium preset provides a better experience at 79.1 FPS with a modest drop in visual quality. The Ultra preset is not recommended for serious play at any resolution, as it reduces frame rates significantly: at 1440p it drops to 74.6 FPS, and at 4K it falls to 42.3 FPS. The best overall experience per the data is the High preset at 1440p, which combines a strong frame rate of 115.7 FPS with good visual detail.