Fortnite

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo at 1920x1080 on Low settings?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers an average of 276.8 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low settings, which is the highest recorded frame rate across all tested settings and resolutions in this data set.

Q: How does the RTX 3070 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3070 scores 28,238 in average benchmark score, placing it 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, which scores 27,985. It also sits 1% above the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, which scores 27,956.

Q: What is the performance delta between the Core i5-14600K and its closest rival?

A: The Core i5-14600K has an average benchmark score of 49,166, which is 0.2% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (49,062). It trails the Intel Core i5-14600KF by 0.4%, as that chip scores 49,367.

Q: Does the CPU's percentile ranking indicate strong overall performance?

A: Yes, the Core i5-14600K sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs tested, indicating it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database while remaining competitive with the top tier.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 3070 is in the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, which shows it is a solidly above-average performer but not at the extreme top end of the spectrum.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination produces the lowest average frame rate?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo produces an average of 31.9 FPS, the lowest measured result in the entire data set, making it the most demanding configuration tested.

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GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is built on the Ampere architecture with a GA104 chip manufactured on an 8 nm process. Its core configuration includes 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operations pipelines. The GPU runs at a base clock of 1500 MHz and boosts to 1725 MHz, while the 8 GB of GDDR6 memory operates at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) across a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. These specifications support a pixel rate of 165.6 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 317.4 GTexel/s, and a peak FP32 throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS.

In Fortnite, the GPU's role becomes clear when examining frame rates across the resolution spectrum. At 1920x1080, the RTX 3070 delivers 276.8 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 195.9 FPS on Medium and 152.3 FPS on High. This progression shows that the GPU handles lower settings with massive headroom, but each step up in fidelity costs a significant chunk of performance. The Ultra preset at 1080p still manages 97.7 FPS, which remains playable, but the gap from Low to Ultra represents a 64.7% reduction in frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with tighter margins. Low settings yield 175.4 FPS, Medium produces 122.8 FPS, and High delivers 96.6 FPS. The Ultra preset at this resolution falls to 65.4 FPS, which is a 62.7% drop from the Low setting. The data suggests that the 8 GB memory buffer and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p gaming, but the GPU's raw compute becomes the limiting factor at higher quality presets.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 3070 struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings produce 95.4 FPS, Medium drops to 67.9 FPS, and High falls to 48.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K bottoms out at 31.9 FPS, which is barely playable for competitive play. The 8 GB VRAM capacity may also become a bottleneck at 4K with high-resolution textures, as the memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is pushed to its limits. Benchmark results indicate that this GPU is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it can leverage its 20.31 TFLOPS of compute power effectively.

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Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of which settings offer the best experience for this combination of CPU and GPU. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves 276.8 FPS, which is far beyond what any display can refresh, making this setting ideal for extreme competitive play where every millisecond matters. The Medium preset at 195.9 FPS still provides a massive advantage over standard 144 Hz monitors, while the High preset at 152.3 FPS remains above the 144 Hz threshold. The Ultra preset at 97.7 FPS is the only 1080p option that dips below 100 FPS, but it still offers smooth gameplay for those prioritizing visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 175.4 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates. The Medium preset at 122.8 FPS is still excellent for high-refresh gaming, though it falls short of 144 Hz. The High preset at 96.6 FPS is playable but represents a notable step down, while the Ultra preset at 65.4 FPS is better suited for slower-paced play or when visual quality takes precedence over competitive responsiveness. For most players at 1440p, the Medium preset appears to strike the best balance between smoothness and graphical fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes dramatically. The Low preset at 95.4 FPS is the only 4K option that approaches 100 FPS, making it the recommended choice for 4K gaming. The Medium preset at 67.9 FPS is acceptable for casual play, while the High preset at 48.5 FPS and Ultra at 31.9 FPS fall below the threshold for smooth gameplay. Given the data, the optimal experience across all resolutions is to use the Low preset at 1080p for maximum frame rates, Medium at 1440p for balance, and Low at 4K for playability. The performance per settings tier shows diminishing returns at higher presets, so the Low and Medium options provide the best measured experience.

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How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600K and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 699th out of 1,564 tested combos in Fortnite, placing it in the upper half of the database. This ranking reflects the GPU's 72nd percentile position among all GPUs and the CPU's 93rd percentile among all CPUs. The combo's position suggests that while the individual components are strong performers, the pair does not break into the top tier of gaming rigs for this specific title.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution. The Core i5-14600K performs 0.2% better than the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, showing near-identical compute capability. It also sits 0.4% behind the Core i5-14600KF, which is the same chip without integrated graphics. These small deltas indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo's ranking. The GPU's rivals tell a similar story, with the RTX 3070 sitting 0.9% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and 1% ahead of the GTX 980 Ti.

The rank of 699 out of 1,564 places this combo in the 55th percentile of all tested configurations. This is lower than what the individual component percentiles might suggest, indicating that Fortnite's performance is heavily influenced by the GPU at higher settings. The data shows that this combo is capable of excellent frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but it falls behind more powerful GPUs at 4K. The ranking reflects a balanced mid-to-high-tier system that excels in competitive settings but cannot match the top-end combos in demanding scenarios.

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CPU Role

The Intel Core i5-14600K is a 14-core, 20-thread processor based on the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, providing strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This configuration supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel setup, and the processor communicates with the GPU via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

In synthetic benchmarks, the Core i5-14600K achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,881 and a single-core score of 4,642. Its Geekbench results show 15,846 in multi-core and 2,803 in single-core tests. These scores place the CPU in the 93rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 49,166. The CPU's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, scores 49,062, a difference of just 0.2%, indicating that the two processors are nearly identical in overall compute performance.

For Fortnite, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with enough data to maintain high frame rates. The game's performance at 1080p Low settings (276.8 FPS) shows that the CPU can handle high frame rate scenarios without bottlenecking the RTX 3070. The multi-threaded performance is particularly relevant for Fortnite's building mechanics and physics calculations, which can scale across multiple cores. The 20 threads provide ample parallelism for these workloads, while the 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures strong single-thread performance for the game's main game logic thread. The CPU's 93rd percentile ranking indicates that it is unlikely to be the limiting factor in this combo, as the GPU's 72nd percentile ranking is the weaker link in the chain.