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 185 FPS and the 1% low is 112 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Fortnite

Name: Fortnite Benchmark Data on RTX 3060 + i7-11700K
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

10:42 played15d agoharrisonkensinger

RTX 3060

i7-11700K 32 GB

Avg Usage

0%GPU

76%CPU

61%RAM

185

FPSAverage

112

FPS1% Low

Resolution2560x1440

Rendering ModeDirectX 12

UpscalingNVIDIA DLSS

3D Resolution50% (DLSS Performance)

Tips & Tricks3

GPU Temp Sensor

GPU temperature reported 1°C, this is a sensor reading failure. Temperature data for this session is unreliable. Try updating GPU drivers or check if monitoring software is conflicting.

GPU Usage Sensor

GPU usage reported 0% despite the game running, this is a sensor reading failure. Usage data for this session is unreliable. Try updating GPU drivers or check if monitoring software is conflicting.

Good 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 112 FPS, frame drops below 165Hz cause visible stuttering.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 12:35Playtime 10:42

Excellent AVG at 165HzGood 1% at 165Hz

Max235 FPS

Avg185 FPS

1% Low112 FPS

0.1% Low82 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

Sensor Issue

RTX 3060Out of Stock

Avg

Max

CPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 100%

i7-11700KOut of Stock

76%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

Sensor Issue

RTX 3060Out of Stock

Avg

Max

CPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 53°C

i7-11700KOut of Stock

51°CAvg

53°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 65%

32 GBDDR4-3600

61%Avg

65%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 RTX 3060 + i7-11700K: 185 FPS at 1440p

RTX 3060 benchmark: 185 FPS avg, 112 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with i7-11700K and 32GB RAM. GPU 1°C, CPU 51°C. Some frame drops below 165 Hz. CPU bottleneck, i7-11700K at 76%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 165HzGood 1% at 165Hz

185AVG FPS

1121% LOW

164.998

1121%

235MAX

185AVG

1440pmonitor165HzSome frame drops below 165 FPS

developer_boardGPU

Sensor Issue

RTX 3060

Usage

Temp

GPU usage sensor failure: readings unreliable

memoryCPU

ModeratePeak 100%

i7-11700K

Usage

76% / 100%

Temp

51°C / 53°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:10:42Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 65%

32 GB DDR4-3600

Usage

61% / 65%

Plenty of room

compressBottleneck

50%

RTX 3060sensors_offSensor Issuei7-11700K

Sensor reading failure: bottleneck cannot be determined from this session

tuneGame Settings

Resolution2560x1440

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

All GPUs

GeForce RTX 3060 8 GB

CPU

memory_altRAM

32 GB DDR43600 MHz · Dual Channel

61%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Samsung SSD 980 1TB1 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASRock Z590 Pro4Z590 · LGA1200

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 32.0.16.1088

2560x1440 @ 164.998Hz

Screenshots

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Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 3060 get in Fortnite at 1440p?expand_more

RTX 3060 delivers 185 FPS average in Fortnite at 1440p. 1% lows hit 112 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-11700K bottlenecking RTX 3060 in Fortnite?expand_more

Yes, i7-11700K shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 76% usage while RTX 3060 sits at 0%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 32GB RAM enough for Fortnite?expand_more

Fortnite used 61% of 32GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RTX 3060 reached 1°C and the i7-11700K reached 51°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 112 FPS vs 185 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Fortnite?expand_more

Your CPU is the limiting factor, lower CPU-heavy settings like draw distance, physics, and NPC density. 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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