Fortnite

The Intel Core i5-10400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a performance profile in Fortnite that is heavily dictated by resolution and graphical preset. The measured frame rates reveal a system that scales predictably, with the CPU’s six cores and twelve threads proving sufficient at lower resolutions while the GPU’s capabilities become the primary differentiator as pixel count rises.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 produces a dramatic shift in frame rates across all settings, underscoring how the balance of workload changes between the CPU and GPU. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 305 FPS average, a figure that drops to 239 FPS at 1440p and 126 FPS at 4K. This represents a 58.7% reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that the GPU is not the limiting factor at the lowest preset—the CPU’s 4.30 GHz boost clock and 12 MB of shared L3 cache are likely keeping up, but the rendering load at 4K still overwhelms the card’s 504.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced at higher settings. With Medium settings, the average FPS falls from 265 at 1080p to 168 at 1440p and 89 at 4K. The 1440p to 4K drop is 47.0%, which is steeper than the 1080p to 1440p drop of 36.6%. This suggests that as the resolution increases, the GPU’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus width are being pushed harder, with the 4K Medium result showing a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 102 FPS—a variance that points to frame pacing inconsistencies under load.

High settings follow a similar trend: 205 FPS at 1080p, 131 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. The 4K High result is particularly telling, as it sits just above the 60 FPS threshold but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding 136 FPS at 1080p, 86 FPS at 1440p, and only 46 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the only measured configuration that fails to hit 60 FPS, confirming that this combo is not suited for maximum fidelity at the highest resolution. The data shows that the limiting component shifts from the CPU at 1080p Low to the GPU at 4K Ultra, with the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 2475 MHz boost clock being the primary constraint at higher pixel densities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process node from TSMC, housing 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Its memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The clocks are set at 1980 MHz base and 2475 MHz boost, with memory running at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These specifications place the GPU in the 83rd percentile of all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223.

In Fortnite, the GPU’s role is most evident when comparing Low to Ultra settings at the same resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low (305 FPS) and Ultra (136 FPS) is 169 FPS, a 55.4% reduction. At 1440p, the gap widens to 153 FPS (239 to 86), and at 4K it narrows to 80 FPS (126 to 46). This narrowing at 4K indicates that the GPU is becoming saturated, and the additional work from Ultra settings has less relative impact because the card is already near its limit. The 4K Ultra result of 46 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS average in the entire dataset, reinforcing that the GPU’s 80 ROPs and 224 TMUs struggle with the combined load of high resolution and maximum detail.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (avg score 43262, deltaPct -0.1), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268, -0.1), and NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301, -0.2). These deltas are negligible, showing that the RTX 4070 SUPER is statistically tied with these cards in compute performance. However, in Fortnite, the 12 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient across all tested settings, as no out-of-memory issues are evident from the frame rate data. The 220 W TDP and 550 W suggested PSU are reasonable for a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 769th out of 3700 tested combos in Fortnite, placing it in the top 20.8% of all configurations. This percentile ranking is notable because the CPU alone sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 14185, while the GPU sits in the 83rd percentile. The combo ranking being higher than both individual components suggests that Fortnite’s engine benefits from the pairing, likely due to the CPU’s ability to feed the GPU adequately without becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6756E (avg score 14163, deltaPct 0.2), Intel Core 7 160UL (14232, -0.3), AMD EPYC 7552 (14115, 0.5), and AMD Ryzen 3 7320C (14277, -0.6). These deltas are all under 1%, indicating that the i5-10400F’s compute performance is well within the margin of error of these processors. In Fortnite, the 6-core/12-thread configuration with a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.30 GHz boost is adequate for the game’s engine, which typically scales well with single-thread performance. The 3DMark scores show a single-thread score of 688 and a max-thread score of 4735, a ratio of 6.9x, which is reasonable for a 6-core part.

The combo ranking of 769 out of 3700 means there are 2931 combos that perform worse, but 768 that perform better. This places the system firmly in the upper-middle tier of tested configurations. The data does not specify which combos rank higher or lower, but the percentile suggests that users seeking higher frame rates would need either a more powerful CPU or GPU, or both. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s nearest GPU rivals all have similar average scores, yet the combo ranking indicates that Fortnite’s specific workload favors this pairing over alternatives with marginally different compute scores.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS rows, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 305 FPS average, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. However, Medium settings provide 265 FPS average with a minimum of 225 FPS and maximum of 305 FPS, offering a better balance of visual quality and performance for most users. High settings at 1080p yield 205 FPS, which is still well above 144 Hz, while Ultra at 136 FPS remains playable on 120 Hz displays but sacrifices responsiveness.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset produces 239 FPS, making it suitable for 240 Hz monitors, but Medium at 168 FPS (min 143, max 194) is a more balanced choice. High at 1440p drops to 131 FPS, which is still above 120 Hz, while Ultra at 86 FPS is best reserved for slower-paced gameplay or 60 Hz displays. For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 126 FPS is the only setting that clears 120 FPS, making it the recommended choice for competitive play at 4K. Medium at 89 FPS (min 76, max 102) provides a playable experience on 60-90 Hz displays, while High at 69 FPS is borderline for 60 Hz but may stutter in busy scenes. Ultra at 46 FPS is not recommended.

The data suggests that Medium settings offer the best experience across all resolutions, as it provides the most consistent frame rates with acceptable visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 1440p (168 FPS) and 1080p (265 FPS) both show a tight min-max range, indicating stable performance. For users prioritizing frame rate above all else, Low settings at 1080p (305 FPS) or 1440p (239 FPS) are the top choices. The High preset is a reasonable middle ground for 1440p (131 FPS) and 1080p (205 FPS) but falls short at 4K (69 FPS).

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo achieves the following average FPS across settings: Low 305, Medium 265 (min 225, max 305), High 205, and Ultra 136. The 1080p Low result of 305 FPS is the highest measured value in the entire dataset, indicating that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution. The spread from Low to Ultra is 169 FPS, a wide margin that gives users significant flexibility.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low 239, Medium 168 (min 143, max 194), High 131, and Ultra 86. The 1440p results show a tighter spread of 153 FPS from Low to Ultra, with the Medium preset’s minimum of 143 FPS still comfortably above 120 FPS. The Ultra preset at 86 FPS is the only sub-100 FPS result at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the average FPS values are: Low 126, Medium 89 (min 76, max 102), High 69, and Ultra 46. The 4K results reveal a diminishing return as settings increase, with the Ultra preset falling 57.1% below the Low preset’s 126 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but not by a wide margin, making it the highest settings level that maintains playable frame rates at 4K.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently provides the most stable frame times, as evidenced by the min and max values being available only for this settings tier. The data shows that the combo is capable of exceeding 200 FPS at 1080p and 1440p with Low settings, but 4K performance is limited to sub-130 FPS even at the lowest preset.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Fortnite?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 305 at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution with any settings?

A: Yes, the Low preset at 3840x2160 achieves 126 FPS average, Medium achieves 89 FPS (min 76), and High achieves 69 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K only reaches 46 FPS average, which falls below 60 FPS.

Q: How does the GPU’s synthetic benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262), 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268), and 0.2% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 (43301). The RTX 4090 Mobile is 1% higher at 43667.

Q: What is the combo’s ranking among all tested systems in Fortnite?

A: This combo ranks 769th out of 3700 tested combos, placing it in the top 20.8% of all configurations.

Q: Which settings preset provides the most consistent frame rates?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS data recorded. At 1080p it ranges from 225 to 305 FPS, at 1440p from 143 to 194 FPS, and at 4K from 76 to 102 FPS, indicating stable performance across all resolutions.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and how does it affect performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-10400F has a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The benchmark data shows a single-thread score of 688 in 3DMark and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1451, which are sufficient for Fortnite’s engine at 1080p and 1440p, as evidenced by the high FPS values at those resolutions.