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 215 FPS and the 1% low is 76 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Fortnite

Name: Fortnite Benchmark Data on RX 5700 XT + i5-11400F
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

12:05 played14d agoasasta

RX 5700 XT

i5-11400F 16 GB

Avg Usage

57%GPU

93%CPU

85%RAM

215

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

Rendering ModePerformance

3D Resolution100%

Tips & Tricks4

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 76 FPS, frame drops below 240Hz cause visible stuttering. i5-11400F usage at 93% is the bottleneck.

Critical CPU Usage

CPU usage hit 93% while GPU sat at 57%. Your GPU has headroom, upgrade the i5-11400F or close background apps to increase FPS.

High RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 89% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

FPS Limit 240

Max FPS reached 251 of 240 cap. Remove the 240 FPS limit in Fortnite settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 13:53Playtime 12:05

Good AVG at 240HzModerate 1% at 240Hz

Max251 FPS

Avg215 FPS

1% Low76 FPS

0.1% Low4 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

GoodVRAM 34%Peak 84%

RX 5700 XT$595

57%Avg

84%Max

CPU Usage, %

CriticalPeak 100%

i5-11400F$231.72

93%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 78°C

RX 5700 XT$595

71°CAvg

78°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 74°C

i5-11400F$231.72

68°CAvg

74°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 89%

16 GBDDR4-3200

85%Avg

89%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 RX 5700 XT + i5-11400F: 215 FPS at 1080p

RX 5700 XT benchmark: 215 FPS avg, 76 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with i5-11400F and 16GB RAM. GPU 71°C, CPU 68°C. Frame drops detected, 1% lows drop to 76 FPS. CPU bottleneck, i5-11400F at 93%.

speedPerformance

Good AVG at 240HzModerate 1% at 240Hz

215AVG FPS

761% LOW

120

240

761%

251MAX

215AVG

1080pmonitor240HzNoticeable stuttering below 120 FPS

developer_boardGPU

GoodPeak 84%

RX 5700 XT

Usage

57% / 84%

Temp

71°C / 78°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

CriticalPeak 100%

i5-11400F

Usage

93% / 100%

Temp

68°C / 74°C

Working hard: high sustained load

timerPlaytime

00:12:05Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

HighPeak 89%

16 GB DDR4-3200

Usage

85% / 89%

Running tight at 16GB: upgrading to 32GB would help

compressBottleneck

27%

73%

RX 5700 XTCPU Limitedarrow_forwardi5-11400F

i5-11400F is holding back your GPU: upgrade it to unlock more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution1920x1080

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR43200 MHz · Dual Channel

85%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Netac NVMe SSD 512GB512 GB · NVMe · NVMe SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

MSI MPG Z590 GAMING FORCE (MS-7D06)Z590 · LGA1200

Windows 10

AMD Driver 32.0.21045.1000

1920x1080 @ 240Hz

Screenshots

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Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RX 5700 XT get in Fortnite at 1080p?expand_more

RX 5700 XT delivers 215 FPS average in Fortnite at 1080p. 1% lows hit 76 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i5-11400F bottlenecking RX 5700 XT in Fortnite?expand_more

Yes, i5-11400F shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 93% usage while RX 5700 XT sits at 57%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Fortnite?expand_more

Fortnite used 85% of 16GB RAM. Running tight, upgrading to 32GB is recommended if you multitask.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RX 5700 XT reached 71°C and the i5-11400F reached 68°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 76 FPS vs 215 FPS average. The gap suggests noticeable frame drops during intense scenes.

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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