What does 1% low FPS mean in Fortnite benchmarks?

The 1% low FPS measures the worst-case frame rate during gameplay, the FPS that 99% of frames exceed. In this benchmark, the average is 94 FPS and the 1% low is 66 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Fortnite

Name: Fortnite Benchmark Data on AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics + Ryzen 7 7700X
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

00:00 played2h agomellow1140

AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics

Ryzen 7 7700X 32 GB

Avg Usage

98%GPU

27%CPU

69%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution2560x1440

Rendering ModeUnknown

UpscalingOff

3D Resolution45%

Tips & Tricks4

Too Short

Play for at least 5 minutes for reliable data.

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 66 FPS, frame drops below 144Hz cause visible stuttering. AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics usage at 98% is the bottleneck.

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 98% while CPU sat at 27%. Your AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Outdated GPU Driver

GPU driver is 40 months old (version 31.0.14046.0, 2023-03-29). Update to the latest driver for bug fixes, game optimizations, and potential FPS improvements.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 24:54Playtime 00:00

Good AVG at 144HzModerate 1% at 144Hz

Max159 FPS

Avg94 FPS

1% Low66 FPS

0.1% Low6 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalVRAM 94%Peak 100%

AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics

98%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 62%

Ryzen 7 7700X$231.99

27%Avg

62%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 58°C

AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics

56°CAvg

58°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 82°C

Ryzen 7 7700X$231.99

72°CAvg

82°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 71%

32 GBDDR5-6000

69%Avg

71%Max

Background Processes

Zoom into FPS drops or usage spikes on charts above to see which apps were active.

No background process data available

Background apps are private

Fortnite on AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics + Ryzen 7 7700X: 94 FPS at 1440p

AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics benchmark: 94 FPS avg, 66 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with Ryzen 7 7700X and 32GB RAM. GPU 56°C, CPU 72°C. Some frame drops below 144 Hz. GPU bottleneck, AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics at 98%.

speedPerformance

Good AVG at 144HzModerate 1% at 144Hz

94AVG FPS

661% LOW

144

661%

159MAX

94AVG

1440pmonitor144HzSome frame drops below 72 FPS

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 100%

AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics

Usage

98% / 100%

Temp

56°C / 58°C

Maxed out: pinned near 100% throughout the session

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 62%

Ryzen 7 7700X

Usage

27% / 62%

Temp

72°C / 82°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:00:00Too short: 5+ min playtime recommended

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 71%

32 GB DDR5-6000

Usage

69% / 71%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

93%

AMD Radeon(TM) Graphicsarrow_backGPU LimitedRyzen 7 7700X

AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics is the limit: upgrade it or lower settings for more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution2560x1440

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

All GPUs

AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics

CPU

memory_altRAM

32 GB DDR56000 MHz · Dual Channel

69%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

PNY CS2150 1TB SSD1 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

MSI PRO B650-P WIFI (MS-7D78)B650 · AM5

Windows 11

AMD Driver 31.0.14046.0

2560x1440 @ 144Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics get in Fortnite at 1440p?expand_more

AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics delivers 94 FPS average in Fortnite at 1440p. 1% lows hit 66 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 7 7700X bottlenecking AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics in Fortnite?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics is the limiting factor at 98% usage, while Ryzen 7 7700X has headroom at 27%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 32GB RAM enough for Fortnite?expand_more

Fortnite used 69% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The AMD Radeon(TM) Graphics reached 56°C and the Ryzen 7 7700X reached 72°C. Both within safe limits for gaming.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 66 FPS vs 94 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Fortnite?expand_more

Your GPU is maxed out, lower resolution, turn down ray tracing and shadows, or cap your frame rate. Check the Tips & Tricks section above for specific fixes based on your benchmark data, including background apps, driver issues, and hardware settings.

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