Fortnite

Fortnite with the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER shows a clear progression of performance demands as resolution scales. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 377.9 FPS average, which drops to 241 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 127.8 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 47% reduction from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings tiers: High settings see 207.1 FPS at 1080p, 131.6 FPS at 1440p, and 70.6 FPS at 4K. Medium settings follow with 263 FPS, 169.7 FPS, and 90.5 FPS respectively. Ultra settings are the most demanding, starting at 133.2 FPS at 1080p and falling to 87.9 FPS at 1440p and 45.3 FPS at 4K. The data indicates that at 1080p, the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU, as the difference between Low and Ultra is a massive 244.7 FPS. At 4K, that spread narrows to 82.5 FPS, suggesting the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. The smallest relative drop occurs when moving from High to Ultra at 1080p, where the loss is 73.9 FPS, while at 4K the same settings change costs only 25.3 FPS.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling behavior reveals how this hardware combination responds to pixel count increases. At Low settings, the RTX 4070 SUPER is so far ahead of the workload that the i7-14700KF becomes the bottleneck at 1080p, delivering 377.9 FPS. When resolution jumps to 1440p, the frame rate drops to 241 FPS, which is still exceptionally high and indicates the GPU is now taking on more of the load. At 4K, the 127.8 FPS result shows a more balanced situation where both components are working near their limits. For High settings, the pattern is similar but with a smaller absolute range: 207.1 FPS at 1080p, 131.6 FPS at 1440p, and 70.6 FPS at 4K. The ratio between 1080p and 4K at High is roughly 2.9x, meaning the GPU handles the additional pixel count with reasonable efficiency. Medium settings produce 263 FPS, 169.7 FPS, and 90.5 FPS across the three resolutions, which is a 2.9x spread from lowest to highest resolution. Ultra settings show the steepest relative decline, with 133.2 FPS at 1080p dropping to 87.9 FPS at 1440p and then to 45.3 FPS at 4K, a 2.94x total reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 45.3 FPS is the only measured point below 60 FPS, which suggests that Ultra presets at 4K are not viable for smooth competitive play. The data shows that the combo is best suited for high refresh rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, where even Ultra settings remain above 87 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium settings cross the 90 FPS threshold, with High landing at 70.6 FPS which is playable but not ideal for fast-paced battles.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 377.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 300 FPS in the data.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K, Low settings produce 127.8 FPS, Medium produces 90.5 FPS, and High produces 70.6 FPS. Ultra settings drop to 45.3 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70104, which is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-14700K at 70074 (0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X at 70420 (-0.4% delta). It trails the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 by 1.3%.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER sits in the 84th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 42576. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA RTX A6000 at 42653, a difference of -0.2%, and the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE at 42723, a difference of -0.3%.

Q: What settings should be avoided at 1440p for competitive play?

A: At 1440p, Ultra settings yield 87.9 FPS, which is below the 100 FPS mark that many competitive players prefer. All other settings at 1440p stay above 131 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER's 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Fortnite?

A: The measured data shows no indication of VRAM limitations across any resolution or settings combination. The card's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth appears adequate for this game's requirements.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings depend on the target display resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with 240 Hz or higher refresh rates, Low settings at 377.9 FPS are the clear choice for maximum responsiveness, though Medium at 263 FPS and High at 207.1 FPS also provide excellent headroom. The jump from Low to Medium costs 114.9 FPS, while Medium to High costs 55.9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 73.9 FPS. For 1440p, the best balance is High settings at 131.6 FPS, which is above the 120 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay on standard high refresh rate monitors. Medium at 169.7 FPS is also a strong option if visual quality is less important, while Low at 241 FPS is ideal for esports-focused players. Ultra at 87.9 FPS is the only setting at 1440p that dips below 100 FPS, so it is only recommended for players who prioritize visuals over frame rate. At 4K, the choice is more constrained. Medium settings at 90.5 FPS provide the best combination of visual fidelity and playability, while High at 70.6 FPS is acceptable for slower-paced modes or players who can tolerate slightly lower frame rates. Low settings at 127.8 FPS are the only way to achieve a triple-digit frame rate at 4K, making it the recommended choice for competitive play at this resolution. Ultra at 45.3 FPS is not recommended for any scenario, as the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS minimum that most players consider playable.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested CPU and GPU combinations for Fortnite, this pairing holds the 240th position out of 1564 total combos. This places it in the top 15.3% of all tested configurations, which is a strong showing for a mid-to-high-end setup. The rank reflects the combined capability of the i7-14700KF and RTX 4070 SUPER across all tested resolutions and settings, not just a single point. The CPU's 96th percentile ranking among all processors indicates that it is not the limiting factor in most scenarios. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking among all graphics cards is slightly lower, which aligns with the observation that GPU load increases at higher resolutions. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a strong mid-range GPU creates a system that excels at 1080p and 1440p but faces more challenges at 4K. The 240th rank out of 1564 is respectable but not dominant, suggesting there are faster combinations in the database, likely featuring higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4080 or RTX 4090 series. For a builder targeting high refresh rate Fortnite play, this rank indicates the combo is well above the median but not at the absolute top tier.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER plays a crucial role in determining the overall performance envelope of this system. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus width and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient capacity and throughput for Fortnite's texture and geometry data at all tested settings. The card's boost clock of 2475 MHz and base clock of 1980 MHz are typical for the Ada Lovelace architecture, and the 7168 shading units handle the game's rendering workload efficiently. The GPU's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 554.4 GTexel/s texture rate are reflected in the measured frame rates, particularly at 4K where the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The card's 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs is consistent with its performance in Fortnite, where it delivers 377.9 FPS at 1080p Low but only 45.3 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 220 W TDP and PCIe 4.0 x16 interface are standard for this class of card, and the 1x 16-pin power connector is manageable for most power supplies. The GPU's 12 GB VRAM does not appear to be a limiting factor in any measured configuration, as the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings rather than showing sudden drops that would indicate memory pressure. The RTX 4070 SUPER's performance in Fortnite is strong enough to keep up with the i7-14700KF at lower resolutions, but at 4K it becomes the clear limiting component, as evidenced by the narrowing gap between settings at higher pixel counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers 377.9 FPS average on Low settings, 263 FPS on Medium, 207.1 FPS on High, and 133.2 FPS on Ultra. The spread from Low to Ultra is 244.7 FPS, showing that the CPU can push very high frame rates when the GPU load is low. At 2560x1440, the results are 241 FPS on Low, 169.7 FPS on Medium, 131.6 FPS on High, and 87.9 FPS on Ultra. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Low settings is 136.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU is now doing more work. At 3840x2160, the frame rates drop to 127.8 FPS on Low, 90.5 FPS on Medium, 70.6 FPS on High, and 45.3 FPS on Ultra. The difference between 1440p and 4K at Low settings is 113.2 FPS, which shows the GPU is heavily loaded at 4K. Across all resolutions, the Medium setting consistently provides a balanced experience, with 263 FPS at 1080p, 169.7 FPS at 1440p, and 90.5 FPS at 4K. The High setting offers the most consistent scaling, with 207.1 FPS, 131.6 FPS, and 70.6 FPS across the three resolutions. The Ultra setting is only viable at 1080p, where 133.2 FPS exceeds the 120 FPS threshold, while at 1440p and 4K it falls below 88 FPS. The data shows that the combo is most effective at 1080p and 1440p, where even High settings maintain frame rates above 130 FPS. For 4K, Low settings are the only way to exceed 120 FPS, while Medium and High provide playable but less competitive frame rates.