Fortnite

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across Fortnite's three primary resolutions reveal a system that scales predictably, but with a notable shift in where the performance ceiling sits. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination produces 432 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that figure to 275 FPS, a reduction of 36.3% from the 1080p result. Pushing further to 3840x2160 Low yields 145 FPS, which is 47.3% lower than the 1440p result and 66.4% lower than the 1080p baseline.

This scaling pattern is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, but the magnitude of the drop between 1440p and 4K at Low settings — over 47% — indicates that the RTX 4080's rendering throughput becomes the dominant constraint. The 1080p to 1440p transition at Low settings shows a 36.3% reduction, which is slightly less severe, suggesting that at 1080p the CPU still has meaningful influence on the final frame rate.

The Medium preset tells a similar story. At 1920x1080 Medium, the combo averages 304 FPS with a minimum of 259 FPS and a maximum of 350 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average falls to 194 FPS — a 36.2% drop — with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. The 4K Medium result is 102 FPS average, with 87 FPS minimum and 118 FPS maximum. That represents a 47.4% decrease from the 1440p Medium figure.

High settings produce 236 FPS at 1080p, 150 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. The gaps between successive resolutions are 36.4% (1080p to 1440p) and 47.3% (1440p to 4K). Ultra settings follow the same pattern but at lower absolute levels: 156 FPS at 1080p, 99 FPS at 1440p, and 52 FPS at 4K. The 1080p-to-1440p drop is 36.5%, and the 1440p-to-4K drop is 47.5%.

The consistency of these percentages across all four settings presets — roughly 36% for the first resolution step and roughly 47% for the second — indicates that the limiting component is the GPU's fill rate and shading capacity rather than any CPU-side bottleneck that might vary with load. The RTX 4080's 716.8 GB/s memory bandwidth and 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the resources being consumed as pixel counts increase geometrically.

CPU Role

The Intel Core i7-14700KF brings substantial processing resources to this pairing. With 20 cores and 28 threads, a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, this Raptor Lake-R architecture processor is designed for high-throughput workloads. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache, which helps keep frequently accessed game data close to the execution units.

In Fortnite's measured results, the CPU's influence is most apparent at 1080p Low settings, where the 432 FPS average suggests that the processor is feeding the GPU with enough draw calls and game logic updates to maintain extremely high frame rates. The 20-core configuration with 28 threads allows Fortnite's main thread to run on a high-clocked performance core while background tasks and physics calculations can be distributed across the remaining cores.

The benchmark data for this CPU shows a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44167 and a single-core score of 6235. The single-core performance is particularly relevant for Fortnite, as the game's rendering thread typically relies on one or two cores for the majority of its work. A Geekbench single-core score of 2578 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4480 corroborate the strong per-thread performance that helps maintain high frame rates even when the GPU is not fully saturated.

The processor's percentile ranking against all CPUs is 94, meaning it outperforms 94% of tested processors in aggregate benchmark scores. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X with a delta of 0.9% (the Intel chip is faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 0.4% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 0.2% faster. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% faster than the i7-14700KF. These margins are small in synthetic workloads, but in Fortnite the CPU's headroom is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 4080 until the resolution drops to 1080p with very low graphics settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the primary determinant of frame rates at 1440p and 4K in Fortnite. Built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC, this GPU contains 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides 716.8 GB/s of bandwidth, which becomes critical when rendering at 4K with higher quality settings.

The GPU's clock speeds are 2205 MHz base and 2505 MHz boost. With 9728 shading units, 304 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, the RTX 4080 has the raw compute capacity to handle Fortnite's stylized but often particle-heavy visuals. The 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores provide additional capabilities for effects that Fortnite can utilize at higher settings, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing performance specifically.

At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 52 FPS average, which is only 35.9% of the 1080p Ultra result of 156 FPS. This steep drop reflects the GPU's fill rate limits when processing four times the pixel count of 1080p. The 4K High result of 79 FPS is 33.5% of the 1080p High figure of 236 FPS. These ratios confirm that the RTX 4080 is the limiting component at 4K, regardless of preset.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 0.1% higher on average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% lower, and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.7% lower. These close margins in synthetic tests do not translate to identical in-game performance, but they position the RTX 4080 as a high-end part that can handle Fortnite at high frame rates across most resolution and settings combinations.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6567 and Passmark G3D score of 34457 indicate strong DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant since Fortnite supports modern graphics APIs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 214739 and Vulkan score of 263779 further demonstrate the GPU's compute and rendering capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3700 tested CPU-GPU combinations in Fortnite, this pairing of the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 231st. This places it in the top 6.2% of all tested combos, a strong showing that reflects both the high-end nature of both components and their effective cooperation in this game.

The rank is notable because it sits below what the individual component percentiles might suggest. The CPU is in the 94th percentile and the GPU is in the 86th percentile, but the combined rank of 231 out of 3700 (top 6.2%) indicates that the pairing works well together in Fortnite's specific workload. The rank suggests that there are 230 other combinations that achieve higher frame rates in this game, likely including configurations with even more powerful GPUs or CPUs that edge out this pairing in specific scenarios.

The measured data confirms that this combo is capable of exceeding 400 FPS at 1080p Low and maintaining over 200 FPS at 1080p High. At 1440p, it delivers 275 FPS on Low and 150 FPS on High. At 4K, it manages 145 FPS on Low and 79 FPS on High. These figures place the combo in a position where it can drive high-refresh-rate monitors at 1080p and 1440p, while still being usable at 4K with reduced settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table summarizes the measured average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 79 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 145 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 102 | 87 | 118 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 52 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 150 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 275 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 194 | 165 | 223 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 99 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 236 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 432 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 304 | 259 | 350 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 156 | — | — |

At 1080p Low, the 432 FPS average is the highest measured result across all configurations. This is nearly 2.8 times the 4K Low result of 145 FPS. The 1080p Medium result of 304 FPS shows a 29.6% reduction from Low, while 1080p High at 236 FPS is 45.4% lower than Low. The 1080p Ultra result of 156 FPS is 63.9% below the Low figure.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 275 FPS, which is 36.3% lower than the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset at 194 FPS is 29.5% below the 1440p Low figure. High at 150 FPS is 45.5% below Low, and Ultra at 99 FPS is 64.0% below Low. These relative drops mirror the 1080p pattern, confirming that the settings scaling is consistent across resolutions.

At 4K, Low produces 145 FPS, Medium produces 102 FPS, High produces 79 FPS, and Ultra produces 52 FPS. The Medium-to-Low gap is 29.7%, High-to-Medium is 22.5%, and Ultra-to-High is 34.2%. The Ultra preset at 4K is the only measured configuration that falls below 60 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth competitive play.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Fortnite?

A: The highest measured average is 432 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The second-highest is 304 FPS at 1080p Medium, followed by 275 FPS at 1440p Low.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K in Fortnite?

A: Yes, at Low settings the combo averages 145 FPS at 3840x2160. Medium settings yield 102 FPS, and High settings produce 79 FPS. Only the Ultra preset at 4K falls below 60 FPS, with an average of 52 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70163. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, scores 69996, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.9% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is 1% higher.

Q: What is the GPU's ranking position among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is in the 86th percentile against all GPUs. Its nearest competitor, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is just 0.1% higher in average benchmark score, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% lower.

Q: Which resolution and settings combination provides the highest minimum frame rate?

A: The 1080p Medium preset has a minimum of 259 FPS and a maximum of 350 FPS. The 1440p Medium preset has a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. The 4K Medium preset has a minimum of 87 FPS and a maximum of 118 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested combinations in Fortnite?

A: This CPU-GPU pairing ranks 231st out of 3700 tested combinations in Fortnite, placing it in the top 6.2% of all configurations tested for this game.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for optimizing the Fortnite experience with this hardware. For competitive play at 1080p, the Low preset's 432 FPS average far exceeds the refresh rate of even the fastest gaming monitors, making it the best choice for maximum responsiveness. If visual quality is a priority, the Medium preset at 304 FPS still provides an exceptional frame rate that exceeds all but the most extreme display refresh rates.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 275 FPS, which is sufficient for 240 Hz monitors and above. The Medium preset at 194 FPS is still excellent for high-refresh-rate displays and offers improved visual fidelity. The High preset at 150 FPS remains competitive for 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 99 FPS is playable but may feel less responsive in fast-paced combat scenarios.

For 4K gaming, the Low preset at 145 FPS is the only configuration that provides a frame rate suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. Medium at 102 FPS is acceptable for 100 Hz monitors, while High at 79 FPS is playable on 60 Hz displays but shows noticeable frame pacing improvements could be achieved with lower settings. The Ultra preset at 52 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold and should be avoided for smooth gameplay.

The best overall experience per the measured rows depends on the display's resolution and refresh rate. For a 1080p 240 Hz monitor, the Medium preset offers a 304 FPS average with a 259 FPS minimum, ensuring no drops below the display's refresh rate. For a 1440p 144 Hz display, the High preset at 150 FPS average keeps the frame rate above the monitor's refresh rate in most situations. For a 4K 60 Hz display, the High preset at 79 FPS provides headroom above the display's refresh rate, while the Low preset at 145 FPS ensures consistent frame delivery with no risk of dips.