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Can I run Fortnite?
Fortnite's official minimum spec names the HD 4000 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GTX 960. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Fortnite official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8 | Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU; Video Memory: 2 GB VRAM | Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent | 16 GB |
| Top tier 1080p Ultra | Nvidia RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, or equivalent GPU; Video Memory: 8 GB VRAM or higher | Intel Core i7-8700, AMD Ryzen 7 3700x or equivalent | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Minimum System Requirements
Recommended: Recommended System Requirements; NVMe SSD
Top tier: Epic Quality Presets Specifications
Epic gives three tiers: minimum (integrated graphics), recommended, and "Epic Quality Presets" (used here as Ultra at 1080p).
Source: Epic Games help: system requirements for Fortnite on PC, fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Fortnite needs a GPU score of about 25: the 54th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Overwatch 2, Lies of P, Counter-Strike 2.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~2 | ~19 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~25 2 GB VRAM | ~25 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1440p High | ~40 8 GB VRAM | ~25 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 4K High | ~68 12 GB VRAM | ~25 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
Cheapest GPUs for Fortnite at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Fortnite?
Intel HD 4000 on PC; AMD Radeon Vega 8; Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz; 8 GB RAM (official, from Epic Games help: system requirements for Fortnite on PC).
What are the recommended specs for Fortnite?
Nvidia GTX 960, AMD R9 280, or equivalent DX11 GPU; Video Memory: 2 GB VRAM; Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U, or equivalent; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Fortnite?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Fortnite at 1440p?
About 40 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Fortnite need?
8 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.