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, frame rates range from 56 to 284 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 27 to 156 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 12 to 66 FPS.
The Arc A380 is 61% below recommended, but 3% above minimum for Fortnite. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 161% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-7300U).
The Arc A380 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $503. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 56 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.565 fps/$ | 0.402 fps/$ | 0.231 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.310 fps/$ | 0.157 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Arc A380 sets the ceiling at about 13 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 74 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 82% (FPS gap: 61 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Arc A380 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 54% | GPU Limits CPU 72% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 75% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 75% | GPU Limits CPU 81% | GPU Limits CPU 82% |
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) | CPU26% - 61% <> GPU59% - 72% <> | CPU20% - 57% <> GPU85% - 98% <> | CPU18% - 56% <> GPU86% - 99% <> | CPU17% - 53% <> GPU96% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU25% - 41% <> GPU64% - 76% <> | CPU19% - 40% <> GPU93% - 98% <> | CPU15% - 29% <> GPU94% - 99% <> | CPU15% - 28% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU27% - 43% <> GPU63% - 76% <> | CPU21% - 42% <> GPU94% - 98% <> | CPU19% - 33% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 35% <> GPU94% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Arc A380 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 61% and GPU utilization between 59% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Arc A380 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 87% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 39% to 30%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the Arc A380 averages 98% usage (96-99%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 35% (17-53%). 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 39% and GPU 87%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 27% and GPU 90%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 30% and GPU 90%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 38% (20-57%) and GPU 92% (85-98%), which keeps Arc A380 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Arc A380 reaches 98% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Ultra while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 161% below recommended and your GPU is 61% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Arc A380 will struggle to run Fortnite at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 56 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $503 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $119 GPU (Rank #58 Value)). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Fortnite, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Arc A380 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
