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 85 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 63 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 38 to 78 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 136% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080) for Fortnite. The Xeon E5-2618L v4 is 5% below recommended, but 94% above minimum.
The Xeon E5-2618L v4 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1682. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 85 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.152 fps/$ | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.023 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p low, the Xeon E5-2618L v4 sets the ceiling at about 150 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 385 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 61% (FPS gap: 235 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon E5-2618L v4 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 56% | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 54% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 55% | CPU Limits GPU 58% | CPU Limits GPU 58% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 52% | CPU Limits GPU 59% | CPU Limits GPU 54% |
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) | CPU70% - 100% <> GPU35% - 56% <> | CPU64% - 93% <> GPU76% - 76% | CPU40% - 69% <> GPU77% - 95% <> | CPU36% - 68% <> GPU77% - 95% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU69% - 95% <> GPU44% - 65% <> | CPU61% - 88% <> GPU77% - 95% <> | CPU39% - 68% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU36% - 66% <> GPU93% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU70% - 94% <> GPU46% - 65% <> | CPU62% - 88% <> GPU77% - 99% <> | CPU40% - 64% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU37% - 64% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Xeon E5-2618L v4 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 36% and 100% and GPU utilization between 35% and 100%. Xeon E5-2618L v4 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 74% at 1080p to 86% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 67% to 65%.
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 Xeon E5-2618L v4 stays at 52% (40-64%). 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 67% and GPU 74%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 65% and GPU 83%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 65% and GPU 86%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 75% (62-88%) and GPU 88% (77-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-2618L v4 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Both components are stressed near their limits in the heaviest presets (Xeon E5-2618L v4: 85% avg, GeForce RTX 4090: 100% avg). A targeted upgrade should follow your target resolution: GPU first for higher image quality, CPU first for higher minimum FPS.
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 5% below recommended and your GPU is 136% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Xeon E5-2618L v4 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Fortnite smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 63 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 136% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 5% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1682 ($33 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Fortnite, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E5-2618L v4 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-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.
