Fortnite

The Intel Core i5-12400 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a highly capable Fortnite experience, with the data showing a clear ability to push high frame rates across most settings, though the most demanding presets at 4K will challenge the combination. The combo ranks in the 401st position out of 1564 tested combinations, placing it in the upper quartile of systems. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, scaling behavior, and the specific roles the CPU and GPU play in this Battle Royale title.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU and GPU combination for Fortnite?

A: The combo ranks 401st out of 1564 tested configurations, placing it in the top 26% of all systems tested for this game.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, it achieves 59.3 FPS, which is playable. However, at Ultra settings, the frame rate drops to 42.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold many players target.

Q: What is the best resolution for high-refresh-rate monitors?

A: At 1080p, the system provides excellent performance, hitting 339.5 FPS on Low settings and 183.4 FPS on High. At 1440p, it still delivers strong results, with 216.4 FPS on Low and 117 FPS on High.

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

A: The i5-12400 has an average benchmark score of 19850. It is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-9700, which scores 19831, a delta of 0.1%. It also performs nearly identically to the Intel Core i7-8700, which has a score of 19894 and a delta of -0.2%.

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

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37283. It is slightly behind the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 37507, a delta of -0.6%. It also trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile by 2.2%, which scores 38135.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 401 out of 1564 tested systems indicates a solid, upper-mid-tier standing for Fortnite. This placement suggests that while the system is not at the absolute pinnacle of performance, it sits comfortably ahead of the majority of configurations, offering a substantial performance ceiling for most players. The ranking implies that in a field of over 1500 combinations, this pairing of the i5-12400 and RTX 4070 is capable of delivering a smooth and responsive experience, particularly at mainstream resolutions.

The synthetic benchmark data for the CPU places it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 19850. Its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-9700 and Intel Core i7-8700, are within a 0.2% performance delta, showing that the i5-12400 offers performance competitive with older, higher-tier chips. For the GPU, the RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile of all GPUs with an average score of 37283. Its closest competitor, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, is only 0.6% behind, indicating that in synthetic workloads, the performance is closely matched, though the newer architecture brings other advantages.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable but significant drop in performance as resolution increases, highlighting the growing burden on the GPU. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 183.4 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same settings, the frame rate drops to 117 FPS, a reduction of roughly 36%. At 4K High, the system manages 59.3 FPS, which is a further 49% drop from the 1440p figure and only about 32% of the 1080p performance.

This scaling pattern clearly indicates that the RTX 4070 becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The substantial frame rate declines from 1080p to 1440p and again to 4K demonstrate that the GPU's rendering throughput is being saturated. At 1080p, the CPU is more likely to be the bottleneck, as evidenced by the extremely high frame rates, such as 339.5 FPS on Low settings, which can push the limits of CPU processing. The data suggests that for competitive play at high refresh rates, 1080p or 1440p are the optimal choices, while 4K is better suited for slower-paced, visually demanding gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of the system's capabilities across different settings and resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the system excels. On Low settings, it achieves an average of 339.5 FPS, showcasing an immense performance headroom. Medium settings yield 240.4 FPS, while High settings still produce a very high 183.4 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, the system maintains a strong 118.4 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience for even the most demanding visual configurations.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive. Low settings deliver 216.4 FPS, and Medium settings provide 149.9 FPS. High settings still break the 100 FPS barrier with 117 FPS, making this resolution an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors. Ultra settings produce 75.5 FPS, which is still perfectly playable for most users.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's workload becomes more demanding. Low settings achieve 112.1 FPS, which is excellent for 4K. Medium settings drop to 78.7 FPS, and High settings follow at 59.3 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, presents a challenge, with the system only managing 42.3 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target and may require settings adjustments for a consistently smooth experience.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 is the central component driving Fortnite's visuals, and its role becomes increasingly critical as resolution and settings are increased. Its performance is defined by its Ada Lovelace architecture, which is built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU features 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs, which are the core building blocks for rendering the game's scenes.

The GPU's memory subsystem is a key asset, comprising 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus. This configuration provides a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s, which is ample for high-resolution textures and data streaming in Fortnite. The memory clock runs at 1313 MHz, with an effective data rate of 21 Gbps. The GPU's base clock is 1920 MHz, with a boost clock of 2475 MHz. These clocks, combined with the memory bandwidth, determine how quickly the GPU can process and output frames.

The benchmark data shows that the RTX 4070 has a PassMark G3D score of 26927 and a Passmark GPU Compute score of 14720, placing it in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. While its synthetic average score is 37283, its performance in Fortnite, as seen in the measured FPS, is strong but not without limits. The significant frame rate drops at 4K Ultra settings indicate that while the GPU is powerful, the most demanding settings can still overwhelm it, making it the definitive bottleneck in this configuration. The 12 GB VRAM capacity, however, ensures that memory capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any of the tested settings.