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Fortnite System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Fortnite
Developer:
Epic Games
Publisher:
Epic Games
Release date:
25 July 2017 (7 years ago)
User score:
3.7 / 5 (33720 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.7 / 10 - lightly demanding
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Official Fortnite system requirements for PC

To run Fortnite, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 30 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the HD Graphics 4000, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R9 280. As for your CPU, an Core i3-3225 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Ryzen 3 3300X or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon Vega 8
Pass CPU:
Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz
Pass RAM:
8 GB
File size:
30 GB
Operating system:
Windows 7/8/10/11 64-bit or Mac OS Mojave 10.14.6
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280 with 2 GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent
Pass RAM:
8 GB
File size:
30 GB
Operating system:
Windows 10/11 64-bit
DirectX:
11

Fortnite performance on your PC

Fortnite performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R9 280
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 3.1x faster than Radeon R9 280. Your graphics card can run Fortnite at recommended settings according to Epic Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Fortnite FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
270−280
medium settings / 1080p
200−210
high settings / 1080p
170−180
ultra settings / 1080p
140−150
QHD / 1440p
110−120
4K / 2160p
55−60

Fortnite performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Ryzen 3 3300X

Core i5-12400 is 1.4x faster than Ryzen 3 3300X. Your CPU can run Fortnite at recommended settings according to Epic Games.

FAQ

When was Fortnite released?
Fortnite was released on 25 July 2017.
How much RAM do I need for Fortnite?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Fortnite.
How many GB is Fortnite?
Fortnite occupies about 30 GB of disk space.
Is Fortnite a demanding game?
Fortnite is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.7 out of 10.

Community ratings

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3.7 33720 votes

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