Fortnite

The Intel Core i7-14700KF paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the top-performing combination in the Fortnite benchmark database, ranking first out of 2,740 tested combos. This pairing of a 20-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor with NVIDIA's Blackwell 2.0 flagship delivers exceptional frame rates across all tested settings, though the data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution scales. The measured results show a dramatic range from 521 FPS at 1080p Low to 63 FPS at 4K Ultra, indicating that while the CPU can push enormous frame counts at lower resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher graphical loads.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies in this configuration. At 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 521 FPS, which drops to 332 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 175 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 66% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, which suggests that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU is being pushed hard enough to limit performance at higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced as settings increase. With High settings, the frame rate drops from 285 FPS at 1080p to 181 FPS at 1440p, then to 96 FPS at 4K — a 66% total reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 188 FPS at 1080p to 120 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 63 FPS at 4K, which is a 66% reduction as well. The consistency of this scaling pattern across all settings suggests that the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus are not the limiting factor; rather, the raw compute demands of 4K resolution are what constrain performance.

Looking at the intermediate resolutions, the data shows that 1440p represents a sweet spot for high refresh rate gaming. At Medium settings, the combo achieves 234 FPS at 1440p, which is only 36% lower than the 368 FPS at 1080p. The 4K Medium result of 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS and maximum of 142 FPS indicates that the system can maintain playable frame rates at 4K, though not at the extreme refresh rates possible at lower resolutions.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens with resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 333 FPS (521 vs 188), while at 4K it narrows to 112 FPS (175 vs 63). This narrowing gap at 4K reinforces that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, as the CPU has more headroom to feed frames when the GPU is working harder. The data indicates that the i7-14700KF's 28 threads and 33 MB of shared L3 cache are sufficient to keep up with the RTX 5090 D at 1080p, but at 4K the GPU's rendering workload dominates the frame time.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a GB202 chip manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The GPU contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, giving it a transistor density of 122.9 million per square millimeter. This hardware foundation translates to a passmark G3D score of 44,065, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712.

The GPU's memory subsystem is a key asset for Fortnite at high settings. With 32 GB of GDDR7 memory across a 512-bit bus, the card offers 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration ensures that even at 4K Ultra settings, the game's textures and geometry data are unlikely to exceed the available VRAM, which is supported by the fact that the 4K Ultra result of 63 FPS is limited by compute rather than memory bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed, which is standard for the GDDR7 generation.

Clock speeds for the RTX 5090 D are set at a base of 2017 MHz with a boost of 2407 MHz. The relatively modest boost clock compared to some previous generations is offset by the massive number of shading units — 21,760 — along with 680 texture mapping units and 176 raster output pipelines. The card also includes 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores, which are relevant for Fortnite's visual features, though the measured results do not isolate ray tracing performance.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with FP32 performance rated at 104.8 TFLOPS, matching the FP16 figure at a 1:1 ratio. Pixel rate is 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate is 1,636.8 GTexel/s. These figures explain why the card can achieve 521 FPS at 1080p Low — the raw throughput allows the GPU to process frames faster than the CPU can feed them, making the CPU the bottleneck at that resolution. The card's TDP is 575 W with a suggested PSU of 950 W, and it connects via a single 16-pin power connector.

Comparing to nearest rivals, the RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score of 77,712 places it 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) and 1.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940). It also trails the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB by 2.4% in average score, though those are compute-oriented cards. In the context of Fortnite specifically, the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking and the combo's first-place position among 2,740 configurations show that this card is at the top of the gaming hierarchy.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 521 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This demonstrates the CPU's ability to drive extremely high frame counts when the GPU is not heavily taxed.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K Medium settings, the combo achieves 123 FPS average with a minimum of 105 FPS. At 4K High, it drops to 96 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it falls to 63 FPS. For competitive play, 4K Low at 175 FPS is the best option.

Q: How does the i7-14700KF compare to its nearest rival in CPU benchmarks?

A: The i7-14700KF has an average benchmark score of 70,163, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875). It trails the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 1% (70,879).

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 332 FPS while Ultra produces 120 FPS — a difference of 212 FPS. Medium lands at 234 FPS and High at 181 FPS, showing a clear trade-off between visual quality and performance.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM provide any benefit in Fortnite?

A: The 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that memory capacity is never a limiting factor at any tested resolution or setting. The data shows consistent performance scaling without any signs of memory-related stutters or frame drops.

Q: What percentile does the RTX 5090 D rank among all GPUs?

A: The GPU sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 77,712. This places it among the top tier of graphics cards, consistent with its first-place combo ranking in Fortnite.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for different gaming priorities. For competitive play where frame rate is paramount, 1080p Low settings at 521 FPS is the clear choice — this nearly doubles the 285 FPS achieved at 1080p High and provides the lowest input latency possible. At 1440p, Low settings still deliver 332 FPS, which exceeds the refresh rate of most high-end monitors.

For players seeking a balance between visual quality and performance, Medium settings offer the best value in the measured data. At 1080p, Medium achieves 368 FPS with a minimum of 312 FPS, which is only 29% lower than Low but provides noticeably better visual fidelity. At 1440p, Medium produces 234 FPS with a minimum of 199 FPS, keeping gameplay smooth even during intense battles. The Medium preset at 4K delivers 123 FPS with a minimum of 105 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that consistently stays above 100 FPS.

High settings are a reasonable middle ground for those who want improved visuals without the extreme performance cost of Ultra. At 1080p, High yields 285 FPS; at 1440p, it produces 181 FPS; and at 4K, it drops to 96 FPS. The jump from High to Ultra carries a significant penalty — at 1080p, Ultra drops to 188 FPS (34% lower than High), and at 4K, Ultra falls to 63 FPS (34% lower than High). Given that Ultra settings typically add marginal visual improvements over High in competitive shooters, the data suggests that High is the better choice for most players, with Ultra only recommended for those prioritizing maximum visual quality over frame rate.

The minimum FPS figures available for Medium settings show that even the lows are respectable: 312 FPS at 1080p, 199 FPS at 1440p, and 105 FPS at 4K. This indicates stable performance without significant frame drops, making Medium the most consistent preset across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination holds the number one position in the Fortnite benchmark database, ranking first out of 2,740 tested combos. This top ranking is consistent with the individual component performance: the CPU is in the 94th percentile of all processors with an average benchmark score of 70,163, and the GPU is in the 92nd percentile of all graphics cards.

The CPU's position relative to its nearest rivals shows a tight grouping at the top of the performance stack. The i7-14700KF's average score of 70,163 places it just 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996) and 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69,875), while trailing the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K by 1% (70,879). This narrow margin suggests that the CPU is not the differentiating factor in Fortnite performance; rather, the GPU's dominance in the combo ranking is what sets this configuration apart.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story of close competition at the top. The RTX 5090 D's average score of 77,712 is 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (76,904) but 1.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (78,940). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants score higher on average (79,396 for the 12 GB and 79,605 for the 16 GB), but those are data center cards not designed for gaming workloads. This ranking context makes the first-place finish in Fortnite particularly notable, as it demonstrates that the RTX 5090 D's gaming performance exceeds what its raw benchmark scores might suggest relative to some rivals.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured frame rates for Fortnite with the Intel Core i7-14700KF and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is as follows:

At 3840x2160 (4K), the combo delivers 175 FPS on Low settings, 123 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 105 FPS and maximum of 142 FPS), 96 FPS on High, and 63 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results show a clear hierarchy where each step up in settings costs roughly 30-50 FPS, with the largest single drop occurring between Medium and Low (52 FPS).

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance improves substantially. Low settings produce 332 FPS, Medium delivers 234 FPS (minimum 199 FPS, maximum 269 FPS), High achieves 181 FPS, and Ultra reaches 120 FPS. The 1440p results are roughly double the 4K numbers at each settings level, confirming the resolution scaling pattern.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the combo reaches its peak performance. Low settings hit 521 FPS, Medium achieves 368 FPS (minimum 312 FPS, maximum 423 FPS), High produces 285 FPS, and Ultra still manages 188 FPS. The 1080p Low result of 521 FPS represents the highest measured average frame rate in the entire dataset, showing the CPU's capability to feed the GPU at extreme frame rates.

The available minimum and maximum FPS data for Medium settings across all three resolutions provides insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range from 312 to 423 FPS shows a spread of 111 FPS. At 1440p, the range narrows to 199-269 FPS (70 FPS spread). At 4K, the range tightens further to 105-142 FPS (37 FPS spread). This tightening range at higher resolutions indicates that as the GPU becomes more fully utilized, frame delivery becomes more consistent, reducing the likelihood of noticeable hitches.