Fortnite

Fortnite’s measured performance with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 places this combination at rank 1995 out of 3700 tested combos in the database. That puts it in the 54th percentile of all tested systems, meaning slightly more than half of all recorded combinations deliver higher average frame rates in this game. The ranking reflects a pairing where neither component is the fastest in its class, but together they produce a consistently playable experience across most settings, with clear limitations emerging only at the highest graphical presets and resolutions.

The data shows that this combo is positioned well below the top tier for Fortnite, but it is far from the bottom of the pack. The CPU sits in the 93rd percentile among all processors tested, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. This disparity suggests the graphics card is the more likely performance ceiling, a pattern that becomes evident when analyzing frame rates across different resolutions and settings. The combo’s mid-pack ranking is a direct consequence of the GPU’s mid-range standing, as the processor has ample headroom to feed the graphics card in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame of 1995 out of 3700 places this system in the upper-middle portion of the distribution, not a standout performer but also not a weak one. To contextualize, the CPU alone outperforms 93% of all processors in the database, with an average benchmark score of 64640. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P, which scores 64823 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, which scores 64438 (0.3% lower). These deltas are minuscule, indicating the processor is well within the normal variance of its performance class.

The GPU, however, tells a different story. With an average benchmark score of 17639, the RTX 4060 sits just 0.2% above the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (score 17666) and 0.3% below the AMD Radeon 780M (score 17588). This clustering around similar scores shows that the graphics card is firmly in the mid-range tier, and its 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects that positioning. The combo’s overall rank of 1995 is therefore pulled down by the GPU’s relative weakness compared to the CPU’s strength.

When interpreting the rank, consider that 3700 combos are a broad sample of hardware pairings, including systems with much higher-end graphics cards. The 1995 rank means this combo outperforms roughly 1705 other tested configurations, which is respectable for a mid-range GPU paired with a high-end CPU. The data suggests that in Fortnite, this combo will struggle to reach the highest frame rates seen in the database, but it will comfortably exceed minimum playable thresholds at most settings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process and features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a memory bandwidth of 272.0 GB/s. Its base clock is 1830 MHz with a boost clock of 2460 MHz, and the memory operates at 2125 MHz (17 Gbps effective). These specifications define the GPU’s capability in Fortnite, where frame rates are heavily influenced by memory bandwidth and pixel throughput at higher resolutions.

The GPU’s 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate and 236.2 GTexel/s texture rate are modest figures that become limiting factors when resolution increases. At 3840x2160, the measured frame rates drop sharply compared to 1920x1080, which is a classic sign of pixel-bound performance. The 8 GB VRAM is sufficient for Fortnite’s art style, even at Ultra settings, but the bus width of 128 bits constrains how much data can be moved per cycle, particularly at 4K where the frame buffer demands are higher.

The RTX 4060’s 15.11 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 24 RT cores provide enough compute for Fortnite’s visual effects, but the data indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 245 FPS, but at 4K Ultra it drops to 30 FPS, an 88% reduction. This steep decline is directly attributable to the GPU’s memory bandwidth and pixel rate, which cannot keep pace with the increased workload at 4K. The GPU’s 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs is consistent with these results, placing it in the lower half of the range for handling demanding resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for achieving the highest frame rate with this combo?

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 with Low settings yields the highest measured average FPS at 245, making it the clear choice for maximum frame rate. At 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 156 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 82 FPS, so 1080p is the only resolution that approaches competitive frame rates.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 30, which is below the 60 FPS threshold typically considered smooth for fast-paced games like Fortnite. This indicates that the RTX 4060 is not capable of handling 4K Ultra in this title, as the GPU’s resources are insufficient for the combined demands of resolution and graphical fidelity.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in Fortnite?

A: The data suggests the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU ranks in the 93rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks in the 61st percentile. The frame rates show a significant drop when resolution increases from 1080p to 4K, which is a GPU-bound behavior, whereas the CPU’s high benchmark scores indicate it has headroom to support higher frame rates if the GPU were faster.

Q: What is the difference in performance between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 156 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 56 FPS, a difference of 100 FPS. This represents a 64% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset, highlighting the substantial GPU workload increase associated with Ultra settings.

Q: Can this combo achieve 144 FPS at 1080p?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 173, and with High settings it is 134. Only the Ultra preset at 1080p falls below 144 FPS, with an average of 88 FPS. So for 144 Hz displays, Medium settings are required, while High settings will not consistently hit that target.

Q: How does the combo’s performance at 4K Medium compare to 4K Low?

A: At 3840x2160 Medium, the average FPS is 58, whereas at 4K Low it is 82, a difference of 24 FPS. The Medium preset also has recorded minimum and maximum FPS of 49 and 67, respectively, showing more variance than the Low preset, which has no recorded min or max values.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates provide a detailed picture of how this combo handles Fortnite across three resolutions and four settings presets. Starting at 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 245 at Low to 88 at Ultra. The Medium preset averages 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 and a maximum of 198, while High averages 134 FPS with no recorded min or max. These numbers indicate that 1080p is well within the GPU’s comfort zone, with even Ultra producing playable frame rates, though not ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops across all settings. Low averages 156 FPS, High averages 85 FPS, and Ultra averages 56 FPS. The Medium preset averages 110 FPS, with a minimum of 93 and a maximum of 126. This resolution represents a significant step up in GPU workload, as evidenced by the 64% drop from Low to Ultra (156 to 56 FPS). The data shows that 1440p is playable at Medium and below, but High and Ultra presets struggle to maintain smooth frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates fall further. Low averages 82 FPS, Medium averages 58 FPS (with min 49 and max 67), High averages 45 FPS, and Ultra averages 30 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 63%, similar to the 1440p scaling, but the absolute numbers are much lower. Only Low settings at 4K achieve frame rates above 60 FPS, and even then, the average of 82 FPS is borderline for competitive play. The data clearly shows that 4K is only viable at the lowest settings, and even then, the GPU is near its limits.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals the GPU-bound nature of this combo. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 245 at 1080p to 156 at 1440p and 82 at 4K. This represents a 36% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 67% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is not linear, indicating that the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes a bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate cannot keep up with the 4K pixel count.

At Medium settings, the average FPS drops from 173 at 1080p to 110 at 1440p and 58 at 4K, a 36% and 66% reduction, respectively. The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that the GPU is equally constrained by resolution regardless of graphical fidelity, which points to memory bandwidth (272.0 GB/s) and the 128-bit bus as the primary limiting factors. The 4K Medium average of 58 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, while the 1440p Medium average of 110 FPS is comfortably above it.

At Ultra settings, the scaling is steeper: 88 FPS at 1080p, 56 FPS at 1440p, and 30 FPS at 4K, with reductions of 36% and 66% respectively. The 4K Ultra average of 30 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, confirming that this preset is not viable at 4K. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s high percentile ranking (93rd) would not cause such dramatic resolution-based drops. If the CPU were the bottleneck, frame rates would be more consistent across resolutions, but the measured data shows a clear GPU-bound pattern.

Settings Recommendations

For players seeking the best balance between visual quality and frame rate, the data points to 1080p Medium as the optimal choice. At this setting, the combo achieves an average of 173 FPS with a minimum of 147 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay even during intense moments. The High preset at 1080p drops to 134 FPS, which is still playable but may not fully utilize a 144 Hz monitor. Medium at 1440p averages 110 FPS, which is also a strong option for those prioritizing higher resolution over maximum frame rate.

At 4K, the recommendations are more constrained. Low settings at 4K average 82 FPS, which is the only 4K preset that exceeds 60 FPS. Medium at 4K averages 58 FPS, which is close but may experience dips below 60 FPS, as indicated by the minimum of 49 FPS. High and Ultra at 4K are not recommended, as their averages of 45 FPS and 30 FPS, respectively, fall well below the smoothness threshold for a fast-paced Battle Royale game.

For competitive play, 1080p Low offers the highest average FPS at 245, but the visual fidelity is significantly reduced. The Medium preset at 1080p provides a better balance, with only a 29% reduction in FPS (from 245 to 173) while offering improved graphical quality. The data suggests that Medium is the sweet spot for this combo, as it maintains high frame rates while avoiding the steep performance penalties of High and Ultra presets.

CPU Role

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is a 20-core, 20-thread processor based on the Arrow Lake architecture, with a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. It features 30 MB of shared L3 cache and a 65 TDP, making it a high-core-count desktop chip that excels in multithreaded workloads. Its benchmark scores are impressive, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 42216 and a single-core score of 5960, placing it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs.

In Fortnite, the CPU’s role is to maintain frame pacing and handle game logic, but the measured data indicates that the RTX 4060 is the primary bottleneck in most scenarios. The CPU’s high benchmark scores, such as a Passmark multithread score of 49682 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4689, show that it has more than enough processing power to feed the GPU. The fact that frame rates drop dramatically with resolution increases (from 245 FPS at 1080p Low to 82 FPS at 4K Low) is a clear sign that the GPU is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

The CPU’s nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P (0.3% higher average score) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F (0.3% lower), which are virtually identical in performance. This indicates that the CPU is not a differentiator in Fortnite, as even a slightly faster or slower processor would likely produce similar frame rates given the GPU’s constraints. The data supports the conclusion that the combo’s overall rank of 1995 is primarily determined by the RTX 4060’s mid-range performance, while the CPU provides a strong foundation that does not limit the system in this game.