Fortnite system requirements: can your PC run it?

2017 · Action, Free to Play · Epic Games

The developer recommends Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, Nvidia GTX 960 / AMD R9 280, 16 GB of RAM.

The minimum is Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz, Intel HD Graphics 4000, 8 GB of RAM.

These are the official requirements from the game's store page.

Demand levelModerate (44%)

Free to play: download it from Steam.

Official requirements

	Minimum	Recommended
Processor	Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz	Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U
Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 4000	Nvidia GTX 960 / AMD R9 280
Memory	8 GB	16 GB
OS	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10/11 64-bit
Notes	—	2 GB VRAM

Source: publisher support page.

Parts that run Fortnite well

Upgrading for Fortnite? These are the cheapest graphics cards and processors on sale today that match or beat the developer's recommended parts, so the game runs the way it was meant to.

Graphics card

Radeon RX 6400 4GB ≈ ₹22,300 Buy now on Amazon
Radeon RX 6500 XT 4GB ≈ ₹27,900 Buy now on Amazon
Radeon RX 6500 XT 8GB ≈ ₹30,700 Buy now on Amazon
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB ≈ ₹34,900 Buy now on Amazon

Processor

Processor 300 ≈ ₹8,200 Buy now on Amazon
Core i3-12100F ≈ ₹9,700 Buy now on Amazon
Ryzen 5 5500 ≈ ₹10,300 Buy now on Amazon
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Fortnite FPS calculator

Frame rates here are our estimates from the official specs and our benchmark scores, not measured results.

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Estimated performance

Select your processor and graphics card to see the frame rates and whether your PC meets the official specs.

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Estimated benchmark range at High settings (native resolution without DLSS/FSR upscaling). 1% low frame rates during intense scenes are typically 20–30% lower than average.

FPS on popular graphics cards

Estimated FPS at high settings, each card paired with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D so the processor does not hold it back.

Graphics card	1080p	1440p	4K
GeForce RTX 5090 32GB	300+	300+	300+
GeForce RTX 4090 24GB	300+	300+	291
GeForce RTX 5080 16GB	300+	300+	248
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB	300+	300+	221
Radeon RX 9070 XT 16GB	300+	300+	219
GeForce RTX 5070 12GB	300+	286	186
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12GB	300+	278	180
Radeon RX 7800 XT 16GB	300+	258	167
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB	274	203	131
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB	268	198	129
GeForce RTX 3070 8GB	256	189	123
GeForce RTX 5060 8GB	238	176	114
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8GB	225	167	108
Arc B580	219	162	105
GeForce RTX 4060 8GB	206	153	99
Radeon RX 7600 8GB	200	148	96
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB	181	134	87
Radeon RX 6600 8GB	167	124	80
GeForce RTX 2060	140	104	67
GeForce GTX 1660 Super	119	88	57
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB	107	80	52
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	104	77	50
Radeon RX 580	98	72	47
GeForce GTX 1650	77	57	37
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	64	47	31

FAQ

What are the Fortnite system requirements?

Minimum: Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz processor, Intel HD Graphics 4000 graphics, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, Nvidia GTX 960 / AMD R9 280, 16 GB RAM.

Can I run Fortnite on an RTX 4060?

Yes. We estimate about 206 FPS at 1080p high settings with a fast processor (ultra, high refresh). That's our estimate, not a benchmark.

Can a GTX 1060 run Fortnite?

Yes, at about 107 FPS at 1080p high in our estimate (high to ultra). Lower the settings for a steadier frame rate.

How much RAM does Fortnite need?

8 GB minimum and 16 GB recommended. 16 GB is the sweet spot for most gaming PCs today.