Can I Run Fortnite?
Epic Games · 2017
Epic's free battle royale with building, zero-build modes and a constantly evolving island — scales from integrated graphics to UE5's Nanite and Lumen.
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.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon Vega 8 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i3-3225 / AMD equivalent | Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 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.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
Fortnite is a moderately demanding action game from 2017. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 174 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
41 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
91 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
174 FPS
Excellent
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Check My PC →Fortnite System Requirements
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3-3225 / AMD equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon Vega 8 Storage: 40 GB available space
Recommended
OS: Windows 11 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 Storage: 50 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Fortnite — FAQ
Can I run Fortnite?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Fortnite. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 174 FPS. 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 Intel Core i3-3225 / AMD equivalent processor, a Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 40 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-bit.
Can Fortnite run without a graphics card?+
No — Fortnite is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon Vega 8).
How much RAM does Fortnite need?+
Fortnite officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.