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 90 FPS and the 1% low is 50 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Fortnite

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

13:38 played1d agoLIRAN

RTX 3060 Ti

i7-11700F 16 GB

Avg Usage

36%GPU

77%CPU

88%RAM

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Resolution1920x1080

Rendering ModeUnknown

UpscalingOff

3D Resolution100%

Tips & Tricks4

Moderate 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 50 FPS, frame drops below 240Hz cause visible stuttering. i7-11700F usage at 77% is the bottleneck.

Moderate CPU Usage

CPU usage hit 77% while GPU sat at 36%. Your GPU has headroom, upgrade the i7-11700F or close background apps to increase FPS.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 97% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Single Channel RAM

RAM is running in single channel mode, halving memory bandwidth. Install a second stick to enable dual channel for a significant FPS boost, especially in CPU-limited games.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 17:49Playtime 13:38

Moderate AVG at 240HzModerate 1% at 240Hz

Max130 FPS

Avg90 FPS

1% Low50 FPS

0.1% Low8 FPS

123620

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GPU Usage, %

GoodVRAM 41%Peak 58%

RTX 3060 Ti$420

36%Avg

58%Max

CPU Usage, %

ModeratePeak 100%

i7-11700FOut of Stock

77%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 71°C

RTX 3060 Ti$420

64°CAvg

71°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 77°C

i7-11700FOut of Stock

74°CAvg

77°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 97%

16 GBDDR4-3200

88%Avg

97%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 Ti + i7-11700F: 90 FPS at 1080p

RTX 3060 Ti benchmark: 90 FPS avg, 50 FPS 1% lows at 1080p. Tested with i7-11700F and 16GB RAM. GPU 64°C, CPU 74°C. Some frame drops below 240 Hz. CPU bottleneck, i7-11700F at 77%.

speedPerformance

Moderate AVG at 240HzModerate 1% at 240Hz

90AVG FPS

501% LOW

120

239.989

501%

130MAX

90AVG

1080pmonitor240HzSome frame drops below 120 FPS

developer_boardGPU

GoodPeak 58%

RTX 3060 Ti

Usage

36% / 58%

Temp

64°C / 71°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

ModeratePeak 100%

i7-11700F

Usage

77% / 100%

Temp

74°C / 77°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:13:38Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

HighPeak 97%

16 GB DDR4-3200

Usage

88% / 97%

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

compressBottleneck

18%

82%

RTX 3060 TiCPU Limitedarrow_forwardi7-11700F

i7-11700F 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 · Single Channel

88%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

SanDisk Cruzer Blade USB Device31 GB · USB · Removable Media

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

HP 8860LGA1200

Windows 11

NVIDIA Driver 610.47

1920x1080 @ 239.989Hz

Screenshots

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RTX 3060 Ti get in Fortnite at 1080p?expand_more

RTX 3060 Ti delivers 90 FPS average in Fortnite at 1080p. 1% lows hit 50 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i7-11700F bottlenecking RTX 3060 Ti in Fortnite?expand_more

Yes, i7-11700F shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 77% usage while RTX 3060 Ti sits at 36%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Fortnite?expand_more

Fortnite used 88% 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 RTX 3060 Ti reached 64°C and the i7-11700F reached 74°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 50 FPS vs 90 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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