Fortnite serves as a showcase for Unreal Engine 5. In 'Performance Mode', it runs on almost anything. However, enabling 'Lumen' (global illumination) and 'Nanite' (virtualized geometry) requires a powerful RTX 30/40 series GPU to maintain 60 FPS. The building mechanics also add a significant CPU load, especially in competitive end-games with dense player structures.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 137 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 115 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 71 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080) for Fortnite. The EPYC 9355P is 640% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-7300U).
The EPYC 9355P sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k medium.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $4675. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 137 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the EPYC 9355P sets the ceiling at about 379 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 553 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 31% (FPS gap: 174 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 11/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your EPYC 9355P is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 31% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 27% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 20% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU36% - 78% <> GPU34% - 55% <> | CPU31% - 76% <> GPU74% - 77% <> | CPU36% - 57% <> GPU75% - 95% <> | CPU35% - 57% <> GPU75% - 95% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU31% - 60% <> GPU42% - 66% <> | CPU28% - 60% <> GPU76% - 90% <> | CPU34% - 56% <> GPU88% - 98% <> | CPU34% - 55% <> GPU87% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU31% - 58% <> GPU45% - 66% <> | CPU29% - 57% <> GPU76% - 100% <> | CPU34% - 37% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU34% - 36% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The EPYC 9355P + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 28% and 78% and GPU utilization between 34% and 100%. EPYC 9355P keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 73% at 1080p to 86% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 51% to 40%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the EPYC 9355P stays at 36% (34-37%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 51% and GPU 73%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 45% and GPU 81%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 40% and GPU 86%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 43% (29-57%) and GPU 88% (76-100%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9355P remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) High while the EPYC 9355P still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 640% above and your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the EPYC 9355P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Fortnite smoothly up to 4k achieving around 71 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 640% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4675 ($3026 CPU (Rank #287 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 9355P provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9985WX is a great upgrade option for around $7999 (Rank #378 for value).
Your EPYC 9355P is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Fortnite performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Fortnite does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Fortnite requires at minimum a Core i3-3225 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 30 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-7300U and GeForce GTX 1080 with 16 GB RAM. Your EPYC 9355P and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Fortnite FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
