Fortnite 1080p Performance Mode: GPU FPS Rankings 🚀
Fortnite 1080p Performance Mode GPU Rankings
If you want the best FPS in Fortnite at 1080p Performance Mode, you’re in the right place. This page ranks graphics cards by their expected FPS range so you can pick the right GPU for smooth, competitive gameplay.
Important: Performance Mode can be CPU-limited. Your FPS will vary based on CPU, RAM speed, drivers, background apps, and whether you use DX11 or DX12.
1080p Performance Mode focus Competitive FPS guidance Updated incl. RTX 50 + RX 9070 XT
GPU Ranking Chart
Quick visual overview. Scroll down for the full table with references.
How to use this page
- Find your GPU in the table below.
- Check the expected average FPS range for Fortnite 1080p Performance Mode.
- Use the reference link to see the test, then decide if you want to upgrade.
NVIDIA GPUs
| Graphics Card | Expected FPS | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | Competitive benchmarks | PCWorld | PCWorld RTX 50 Fortnite competitive benchmarks |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | Competitive benchmarks | PCWorld | PCWorld RTX 50 Fortnite competitive benchmarks |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Competitive benchmarks | PCWorld | PCWorld RTX 50 Fortnite competitive benchmarks |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | Competitive benchmarks | PCWorld | PCWorld RTX 50 Fortnite competitive benchmarks |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | See benchmark (varies by CPU) | YouTube benchmark | RTX 5060 Fortnite benchmark |
| GeForce RTX 5050 | See benchmark (varies by CPU) | YouTube benchmark | RTX 5050 Fortnite benchmark |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | Typical high FPS at 1080p | FPS calc | RTX 4070 Fortnite estimate |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 200–220 | YouTube search | RTX 3070 Fortnite Performance Mode tests |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 170–190 | YouTube search | RTX 3060 Fortnite Performance Mode tests |
| GeForce RTX 2060 Super | 160–180 | YouTube search | RTX 2060 Super Fortnite tests |
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 150–170 | YouTube search | RTX 2060 Fortnite tests |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 160–180 | YouTube search | GTX 1080 Fortnite tests |
| GeForce GTX 1070 | 140–160 | YouTube search | GTX 1070 Fortnite tests |
| GeForce GTX 1060 | 100–120 | YouTube search | GTX 1060 Fortnite tests |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 120–140 | YouTube search | GTX 980 Fortnite tests |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 100–120 | YouTube search | GTX 970 Fortnite tests |
AMD Radeon GPUs
| Graphics Card | Expected FPS | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | See benchmark (Perf/DX12 competitive) | YouTube benchmark | RX 9070 XT Fortnite benchmark |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | See tests | YouTube search | RX 7900 XTX Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | See tests | YouTube search | RX 7900 XT Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | Competitive high FPS (varies) | YouTube | RX 7800 XT Fortnite benchmark |
| Radeon RX 7700 XT | See tests | YouTube search | RX 7700 XT Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX 7600 | See tests | YouTube search | RX 7600 Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 170–190 | YouTube search | RX 5700 XT Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX Vega 64 | 150–170 | YouTube search | Vega 64 Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX Vega 56 | 140–160 | YouTube search | Vega 56 Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX 580 8GB | 100–120 | YouTube search | RX 580 Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX 570 8GB | 80–100 | YouTube search | RX 570 Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX 480 8GB | 90–110 | Tom's Hardware + search | RX 480 review | Fortnite tests |
| Radeon RX 550 4GB | 50–70 | YouTube search | RX 550 Fortnite tests |