Can I Run Fortnite?
Epic Games · 2017
Our verdict
Needs a mid-range graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 42 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about a GTX 1660 Super or RX 6600.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Fortnite averages about 102 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 42 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages about 262 FPS. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Figures are at Epic (DX11): the settings of the measured benchmark Fortnite's estimates are calibrated to.
Calibrated to TechSpot's measured test of 17 graphics cards.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~38–46 FPS
Epic (DX11) · native
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~90–110 FPS
Epic (DX11) · native
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~235–290 FPS
Epic (DX11) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Fortnite
The graphics card: frame rates in Fortnite rise with GPU speed.
Graphics card (GPU)
Main limit
60 FPS at 1080p needs about a GTX 1660 Super or RX 6600; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 42 FPS.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Fortnite, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
2 GB (rec. spec)
The recommended spec lists 2 GB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Fortnite
- 1Resolution or render scale, or upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) where Fortnite offers it. Rendering fewer pixels is the biggest single saving.
- 2Then shadows, volumetric effects (fog, clouds, lighting) and ambient occlusion: in most games these cost the most frame rate for the least visible difference.
- 3Texture quality last: it costs little frame rate as long as your card has enough video memory.
Can I run Fortnite on my graphics card?
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Can You Run Fortnite?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Fortnite’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Fortnite — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8 | Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU (2 GB VRAM) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10, Version 22H2 (64-bit) or Windows 10 Enterprise, Version 21H2 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Fortnite, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10, Version 22H2 (64-bit) or Windows 10 Enterprise, Version 21H2 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor | Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM or higher |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8 | Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU (2 GB VRAM) |
| Storage | — | NVMe Solid State Drive |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10, Version 22H2 (64-bit) or Windows 10 Enterprise, Version 21H2 (64-bit) Processor: Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8
Recommended
OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit Processor: Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM or higher Graphics: Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU (2 GB VRAM) Storage: NVMe Solid State Drive
Epic also lists a spec for its Epic quality presets: an Nvidia RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or equivalent GPU with 8 GB VRAM or higher, an Intel Core i7-8700, AMD Ryzen 7 3700x or equivalent, 16 GB RAM or higher, an NVMe SSD and Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Source: Epic Games
Fortnite — FAQ
Can I run Fortnite?+
Needs a mid-range graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 42 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about a GTX 1660 Super or RX 6600. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Fortnite?+
Fortnite needs at least a Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz processor, a Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, running Windows 10, Version 22H2 (64-bit) or Windows 10 Enterprise, Version 21H2 (64-bit).
Can Fortnite run without a graphics card?+
Not well. Even AMD's Radeon 780M, a strong integrated GPU, averages about 28 FPS at 1080p. The minimum graphics requirement is Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8.
How much RAM does Fortnite need?+
Fortnite officially requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, with 16 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.