Graphic cards are one of the main concerns when building a PC and building to play a specific game is not uncommon. Fortnite is not very demanding when it comes to graphic card requirements. You can see the minimum requirements to run Fortnite on a PC, listed below:
Fortnite Minimum System Requirements
- Operating System – Windows 7/8/10 64-bit, Mac OSX Sierra.
- Processor – Corei3 2.4GHz processor.
- RAM – 4GB of RAM.
- GPU – Intel HD 4000 Video Card (integrated graphics)
Basically anything above a GTX 1650 or Radeon RX 570 will get you to that desired 60 frames per second and keep the game looking nice.
However, there are other scenarios and factors that can play into your choice , including your budget, the resolution you plan to play at (1080p, 1440p, 4K), and the frame rates you’re aiming for. Fortnite is well-optimized and can run on a wide range of hardware, but for a smooth and visually pleasing experience, here are a few recommendations categorized by resolution:
1080p Gaming
- Budget Choice: NVIDIA GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 570. These cards are quite capable of running Fortnite at 1080p with high settings while maintaining a stable 60 FPS.
- Best Performance: NVIDIA RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600. These cards can push well beyond 60 FPS at high settings, offering room for higher refresh rates monitors.
1440p Gaming
- Budget Choice: NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT. These GPUs are good for 1440p gaming, capable of hitting 60 FPS with the right settings.
- Best Performance: NVIDIA RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT. These will provide excellent performance at 1440p, easily maintaining high frame rates at high or even ultra settings.
4K Gaming
- Budget Choice: For 4K, “budget” is more about getting the job done than being cheap. The NVIDIA RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 are the entry points for decent 4K performance in Fortnite.
- Best Performance: NVIDIA RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT. These GPUs can handle 4K gaming at high settings, providing a smooth and immersive experience.
Ray Tracing
If you’re interested in enabling ray tracing features in Fortnite for more realistic lighting and reflections, you’ll need an NVIDIA RTX series card or the AMD Radeon RX 6000 series cards. Keep in mind that enabling ray tracing can significantly impact performance, so higher-end cards will be more capable of maintaining smooth frame rates with these settings enabled.
Final Thoughts
Fortnite can run on a wide variety of hardware due to its scalable graphics options, so these recommendations aim for a balance between cost and performance for a good gaming experience. Prices and availability can vary, so it’s always a good idea to check the latest reviews and benchmarks for the GPUs you’re considering, as new models and updates can shift the recommendations.
