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# Fortnite with Intel Core i5-14600K + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The Intel Core i5-14600K paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 243rd out of 1,564 tested combos in Fortnite, placing it comfortably in the top 15.5% of all configurations. This combo sits in a strong position for competitive play, with the CPU's 93rd percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 84th percentile among all graphics cards. The data shows a system capable of delivering high frame rates across most settings, though the gap between Low and Ultra presets reveals where the performance ceiling lies.

How This Combo Ranks

At rank 243 of 1,564 combos, this pairing outperforms roughly 84.5% of all tested configurations in Fortnite. The Intel Core i5-14600K demonstrates its strength with an average benchmark score of 49,166, placing it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X which scores 49,062 (a delta of just 0.2%). The CPU sits slightly behind the Intel Core i5-14600KF at 49,367 (delta -0.4%) and the AMD EPYC 4345P at 49,595 (delta -0.9%), while edging out the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H at 48,698 (delta 1%).

The RTX 4070 SUPER carries an average GPU benchmark score of 42,576, with its closest rival being the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 42,653 (delta -0.2%). The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE trails marginally at 42,723 (delta -0.3%), while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41,991, delta 1.4%) and NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897, delta 1.6%) sit further behind.

The combination's rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component bottlenecks the other severely. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz provide ample headroom for Fortnite's engine, while the GPU's 7,168 shading units and 12 GB of GDDR6X memory handle the visual load. This is not a top-tier competitive setup for 500Hz esports displays, but it delivers well above average performance for the vast majority of players.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The measured average frame rate at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 376.9 FPS, which is the highest recorded across all tested configurations. This exceeds the 235.3 FPS seen at 1440p Low and the 126 FPS at 4K Low.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Medium and High settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Medium settings produce 165.7 FPS average, while High settings yield 132.9 FPS. The difference of 32.8 FPS represents a 19.8% reduction when moving from Medium to High.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo achieves only 48.1 FPS average. Given the GPU's 84th percentile ranking and the substantial drop from 91.1 FPS at Medium to 48.1 FPS at Ultra, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint at this resolution and preset.

Q: How does this combo compare to the RTX 4070 SUPER's closest rival?

A: The GPU's nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42,653 versus the 4070 SUPER's 42,576, a delta of -0.2%. This means the 4070 SUPER is essentially matched with the A6000 in synthetic benchmarks, though the 4070 SUPER's consumer-oriented design likely favors gaming workloads.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 207.2. This is sufficient for 144Hz displays and provides a smooth experience for most players, though competitive players may prefer Low settings for higher frame rates.

Q: Does the combo maintain playable frame rates at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the combo achieves 71.4 FPS on High, 91.1 FPS on Medium, and 126 FPS on Low. Only Ultra settings dip below 60 FPS at 48.1 FPS, so 4K gaming is viable with settings adjustments.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data indicates that Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers 266.8 FPS, which is only 110.1 FPS less than Low but offers significantly better visuals. At 1440p, Medium achieves 165.7 FPS, comfortably above the 144Hz refresh rate common on high-end monitors. Even at 4K, Medium maintains 91.1 FPS, which is fluid for most players.

For competitive players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p deliver 376.9 FPS, which is well beyond the refresh rate of even the fastest gaming monitors. However, the jump from Low to Medium at 1080p costs only 110.1 FPS while providing substantial visual improvements. At 1440p, Low yields 235.3 FPS, still excellent for competitive play.

High settings offer diminishing returns relative to Medium. At 1080p, High drops to 207.2 FPS from Medium's 266.8 FPS, a 22.3% reduction. At 1440p, High falls to 132.9 FPS, below the 144Hz threshold. Ultra settings are only recommended for players with 60Hz displays at 1440p or 4K, where the 84.9 FPS and 48.1 FPS averages respectively are still playable but show the GPU's limits.

The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo. It maintains high frame rates at all resolutions while providing a significant visual upgrade over Low. Players with 240Hz monitors at 1080p may prefer Low settings to approach the 376.9 FPS ceiling, but Medium's 266.8 FPS still exceeds most display capabilities.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings produce 376.9 FPS average, Medium achieves 266.8 FPS, High reaches 207.2 FPS, and Ultra drops to 133.5 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline, with each preset tier reducing frame rates by roughly 20-30%. The gap from Low to Ultra is 243.4 FPS, representing a 64.6% reduction in performance.

At 2560x1440, the pattern continues but with lower absolute numbers. Low settings yield 235.3 FPS, Medium achieves 165.7 FPS, High reaches 132.9 FPS, and Ultra drops to 84.9 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 150.4 FPS, a 63.9% decrease. Notably, the 1440p Medium result of 165.7 FPS closely matches the 1080p Ultra result of 133.5 FPS in terms of relative positioning.

At 3840x2160, performance diminishes further. Low settings produce 126 FPS, Medium achieves 91.1 FPS, High reaches 71.4 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 77.9 FPS, representing a 61.8% reduction. This is the only resolution where Ultra settings fall below 60 FPS, indicating the GPU's limits at 4K.

The data reveals that the combo maintains playable frame rates at every resolution except 4K Ultra. Even at 4K High, the 71.4 FPS average is sufficient for most gaming scenarios. The consistency of the performance drop across settings—roughly 60-65% from Low to Ultra at all resolutions—suggests the GPU scales predictably with workload.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a significant performance cost. At Low settings, 1080p delivers 376.9 FPS while 1440p drops to 235.3 FPS, a 37.6% reduction. At Medium, the drop is from 266.8 FPS to 165.7 FPS, a 37.9% decrease. High settings fall from 207.2 FPS to 132.9 FPS, a 35.9% reduction, and Ultra drops from 133.5 FPS to 84.9 FPS, a 36.4% decrease.

Moving from 1440p to 4K incurs an even larger penalty. Low settings fall from 235.3 FPS to 126 FPS, a 46.4% reduction. Medium drops from 165.7 FPS to 91.1 FPS, a 45.0% decrease. High falls from 132.9 FPS to 71.4 FPS, a 46.3% reduction, and Ultra drops from 84.9 FPS to 48.1 FPS, a 43.3% decrease.

The resolution scaling pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. The consistent 36-38% penalty from 1080p to 1440p and the 43-46% penalty from 1440p to 4K reflect the increased pixel count that the RTX 4070 SUPER must process. The CPU's 14 cores and 20 threads at 5.30 GHz boost clock are sufficient to feed the GPU at all resolutions, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p Low (376.9 FPS) where CPU overhead would typically surface.

The steeper decline from 1440p to 4K compared to 1080p to 1440p suggests that the GPU's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s and 192-bit bus become increasingly strained at higher resolutions. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory provides sufficient capacity, but the bandwidth limitation becomes apparent at 4K. Players targeting 4K should expect to use Medium or Low settings to maintain frame rates above 90 FPS, while 1440p players can comfortably use High settings without dropping below 132.9 FPS.