Can a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 run Fortnite?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 clears the minimum bar for Fortnite but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 55 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset or by enabling upscaling.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 32 | 1 | 35 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 0 GB | 8 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Supported | Game supports RT (heavy) | Available | |
| Upscaling | DLSS, FSR | DLSS, FSR | Available | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the medium preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 34 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 20 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
Upscaling
Fortnite supports DLSS and FSR. Your card supports DLSS — Quality mode is the best first change you can make. Compare upscalers.
How other cards handle Fortnite
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB | B | 58 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER | B | 58 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | B | 56 | ▲ 1 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | B | 55 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | C | 53 | ▼ 2 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 6700 10GB | C | 53 | ▼ 2 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 run Fortnite?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 clears the minimum bar for Fortnite but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 55 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset or by enabling upscaling.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 55 FPS at 1080p, 34 FPS at 1440p and 20 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the medium preset at 1080p. Then enable upscaling on Quality mode before lowering anything further.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.