Fortnite

Based on the measured data, the Intel Core i5-14600KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a highly capable Fortnite experience, but the performance profile shifts dramatically depending on resolution and settings. The data suggests a system that is impressively fast at 1080p, yet encounters a significant bottleneck at 4K, particularly under heavier graphical loads. This analysis breaks down the measured frames per second (FPS) to understand where this combination excels and where its limits are exposed.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The transition from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 reveals a steep performance curve. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 202.9 FPS at 1080p to 132 FPS at 2560x1440, and then to 70.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a drop to roughly 65% of the 1080p performance at 1440p, and a further decline to about 35% at 4K. This scaling pattern is a classic indicator that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. The GPU's workload expands exponentially with resolution, and the data shows the frame rate dropping accordingly, even when the CPU has ample headroom.

The pattern is even more pronounced when examining the Ultra settings preset. Here, the system manages 132.8 FPS at 1080p, but this plummets to 86.2 FPS at 1440p and a demanding 43.8 FPS at 4K. The performance drop from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is a 67% reduction. This steep decline strongly suggests that the GPU's rendering capabilities, including its memory bandwidth and processing throughput, are being saturated. Conversely, at the Low settings preset, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all resolutions, with 377 FPS at 1080p and 128.3 FPS at 4K. The relatively smaller performance gap between resolutions at Low settings implies that the CPU is doing more of the heavy lifting, and the GPU is less of a constraint.

The data implies that the RTX 4070 SUPER, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus, is well-suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, but the demands of 4K, especially at higher quality presets, push it to its limits. The scaling from Medium to High to Ultra at 4K (87.6 → 70.4 → 43.8 FPS) shows a non-linear cost, suggesting that the most demanding settings have a disproportionate impact on the GPU.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture and features a boost clock of 2475 MHz. Its memory subsystem consists of 12 GB of GDDR6X on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. In Fortnite, these specifications directly correlate with the measured FPS. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is likely sufficient for the game's textures at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K with Ultra settings, the demand for memory capacity and bandwidth increases, which can contribute to the observed frame rate drop to 43.8 FPS.

The GPU's raw compute power, rated at 35.48 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, is substantial. However, the benchmark results show that this power is not enough to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra, indicating that the game's specific shader complexity and memory access patterns are taxing the card. The GPU sits in the 84th percentile for all GPUs, which aligns with its strong but not top-tier performance. Its average benchmark score of 42576 places it in close competition with the NVIDIA RTX A6000, as indicated by a deltaPct of -0.2. This suggests that while the 4070 SUPER is a high performer, it is not in the absolute highest echelon of graphics cards, which is consistent with its performance ceiling at 4K in Fortnite.

The measured data shows that the GPU's role becomes more dominant at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 377 FPS, a figure that is likely near the CPU's limit. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload rises, and the frame rate becomes more dependent on its capabilities. The transition from High to Ultra at 1440p (132 to 86.2 FPS) highlights how the most demanding presets can halve performance, a clear sign of the GPU being the primary bottleneck.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Intel Core i5-14600KF is a 14-core processor (6 performance cores and 8 efficiency cores) with 20 threads. It has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and can boost up to 5.30 GHz. This high boost clock is critical for gaming performance, where single-threaded performance often dictates the maximum achievable frame rate. In Fortnite, which is not heavily multi-threaded, the CPU's strong single-core performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4643, allows it to feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions.

At 1080p with Low settings, the system pushed out an average of 377 FPS. This is an extremely high frame rate that would stress most CPUs, yet the data shows it was achieved, indicating the i5-14600KF has the processing power to avoid being a bottleneck at this level. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache is also a benefit, as it can store frequently accessed game data for quicker retrieval. With a percentile ranking of 93 against all CPUs, this processor is clearly a top-tier performer for gaming.

However, as the resolution increases, the CPU's role diminishes relative to the GPU. The data shows that at 4K, the frame rates are much lower than at 1080p, regardless of the CPU's capability. This is because the GPU is working much harder to render the additional pixels. The CPU is still important, as it must maintain a minimum frame rate to avoid stutters, but it is no longer the primary factor limiting performance. The i5-14600KF's performance is very close to its direct rival, the Intel Core i5-14600K, with a deltaPct of 0.4, meaning they are virtually identical in average benchmark scores.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the Intel Core i5-14600KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has achieved a rank of 259 out of 1564 tested combos for Fortnite. This places it in the top 16.5% of all system configurations, which is a strong showing. This high ranking reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU. The i5-14600KF provides the necessary single-threaded power to push high frame rates, while the RTX 4070 SUPER offers enough graphics horsepower to handle modern settings.

This rank suggests that this combo is better than 1305 other tested configurations. It is a clear indication that this pairing is well-suited for competitive and high-refresh-rate play. The ranking reflects the system's ability to deliver high average FPS across multiple settings, as seen in the measured data. It is not just a top-10 performer, but it is a configuration that would satisfy most users looking for a high-performance Fortnite experience. The data implies that the system is more capable than the vast majority of other tested hardware pairings.

The high rank also suggests that the components are well-matched. A weaker CPU might hold back the GPU at lower resolutions, while a weaker GPU would limit performance at higher resolutions. This combo avoids both pitfalls, allowing for a consistently high level of performance. The rank of 259 is a data point that confirms the system's overall capability as a gaming machine for this specific title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this system to achieve a high refresh rate?

A: The data shows that at 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 202.9 FPS at High settings and 377 FPS at Low settings. At 2560x1440, it manages 132 FPS at High and 237.7 FPS at Low. For a 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, 1080p is ideal, while 1440p is also capable of high frame rates.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, it averages 70.4 FPS, which is playable. However, at 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 43.8, which may not be smooth enough for fast-paced gameplay.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600KF has an average benchmark score of 49367, which is 0.4% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600K's score of 49166. This indicates they have nearly identical performance.

Q: How does the GPU's performance rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. This places it in the upper tier of graphics cards.

Q: What is the most demanding settings preset based on the data?

A: The Ultra preset is the most demanding. At 3840x2160, it yields an average of 43.8 FPS, which is significantly lower than the High (70.4 FPS), Medium (87.6 FPS), and Low (128.3 FPS) presets at the same resolution.

Q: Does the system show any signs of a CPU bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 377 FPS. This is an extremely high frame rate that suggests the CPU is performing near its limit. The data implies that the CPU is a strong performer, capable of keeping up with the GPU at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured data provides a clear picture of the system's performance across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The average frame rates are 377 FPS at Low, 265.8 FPS at Medium, 202.9 FPS at High, and 132.8 FPS at Ultra. These numbers show that the system can easily support high-refresh-rate monitors at this resolution, even with demanding settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show a noticeable decrease due to the increased pixel load. The average scores are 237.7 FPS at Low, 167.2 FPS at Medium, 132 FPS at High, and 86.2 FPS at Ultra. This resolution still provides an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance, making it a sweet spot for this hardware combination.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly, especially at higher settings. The system averages 128.3 FPS at Low, which is still very playable. However, at Medium, the average is 87.6 FPS, at High it is 70.4 FPS, and at Ultra, it falls to 43.8 FPS. This data highlights that 4K is playable if the settings are adjusted, but the Ultra preset will result in a less fluid experience.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience depends on the user's display and performance goals. For users with a 1080p 144Hz or 240Hz monitor, the High settings preset is an excellent choice, delivering an average of 202.9 FPS. This provides a high level of visual quality while maintaining frame rates that will fully utilize most high-refresh displays. For those seeking the absolute maximum competitive advantage, the Low preset at 1080p achieves 377 FPS, ensuring the smoothest possible gameplay.

For 1440p users, the High preset is again a strong recommendation, with an average of 132 FPS. This is a great balance for a 144Hz monitor. The Medium preset at 167.2 FPS could also be considered for users wanting a higher frame rate buffer. The Ultra preset at 1440p, with an average of 86.2 FPS, is a viable option for users who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rate.

For 4K displays, the data suggests that the Low preset is the only one that guarantees a high-refresh experience, with an average of 128.3 FPS. The Medium preset at 87.6 FPS is also playable and offers better visuals. The High preset at 70.4 FPS is on the edge of smoothness, and the Ultra preset at 43.8 FPS is best avoided for competitive play. The data indicates that for a balanced experience across all resolutions, the High settings preset offers the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance.