Fortnite OG | RTX 4090 and 7950X3D - 1440p/4K Competitive/DX12 Epic RayTracing | FPS 1%

All settings for 7950X3D, RAM and 4090 at the end of video:
- CPU PBO + Prefer Cache in Bios (I also use Process Lasso for highest performance)
- Ram Timings
- GPU OC
🖥 Windows 10 Pro / UEFI settings:
- Process Lasso: 0-31 (Default, Not Tuned)
- GPU Acceleration: ON
- Game Mode: ON
- ReBar: ON
- NVidia Drivers: 546.17
🎬 Recorded using NVIDIA Shadowplay at 250mbps settings, which takes about 5-10% of the performance depending on the game
🖱 Fortnite Sens: 3.8 / 800dpi
🔵Hardware🔵
🔹CPU - Ryzen 9 7950X3D (Prefer Cache + PBO Tuned)
🔹GPU - Palit GeForce RTX 4090 GameRock OC
🔹MOBO - ASRock X670E STEEL LEGEND
🔹RAM - TeamGroup T-Force Delta 2x16GB 7200MHz CL34 (6000MHz CL28 Tuned)
🔹SSD 1 - Kingston 1TB Gen4 KC3000
🔹SSD 2 - Lexar 4TB Gen4 NM790
🔹SSD 3 - ADATA 2TB Gen3 XPG SX8200 PRO
🔹AIO - Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360 ARGB
🔹CASE - SilentiumPC Signum SG7V Evo TG ARGB
🔹PSU - be quiet! Straight Power 11 1000W 80 Plus Platinum
🔴Peripherals🔴
🔸Monitor 1 - Asus XG27AQM 2560x1440@270hz
🔸Monitor 2 - LG 27GN750 1920x1080@240hz
🔸Keyboard - Asus ROG Falchion
🔸Gamepad - 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
🔸Mouse - Logitech G Pro X Superlight
🔸Mousepad - Equate Plus Dazzling Curve 3XL
🔸Headphones - Sennheiser HD 560S
🔸AMP/DAC - iFi Audio Zen DAC
🔸Soundbar - Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X
🔸Microphone - SPC Gear SM900
Timecodes
0:00 - 1440p Competitive
6:21 - 4K Competitive
9:57 - 1440p Epic RT DLSS
12:24 - 4K Epic RT DLSS
17:15 - 1440p Epic RT TAA
20:25 - 4K Epic RT TAA
25:53 - Ryzen Master / Msi Afterburner

[@Cano813]

I really appreciate this❤️

[@Adam-nx1iu]

i cannot wait to see these fps fight settings

[@TheACLP]

thanks for showing the 1% lows

[@Ventrixfn]

dang it, my 950 hz monitor won’t work! is there a 5090?

[@karei7375]

This is what you would need for the 540hz asus monitor

[@BenchmarkingTom]

That could be a good way to utilize it. Personally, I plan to purchase the Asus OLED monitor in the future, which will have two modes: 4K at 240Hz and FullHD at 480Hz. I prefer having a configuration that combines the best of both worlds rather than just sticking to FullHD at 540Hz.

[@karei7375]

@@BenchmarkingTom yea i saw the ad for that too. im really hyped to see what happens after that releases? maybe in future we may see 4k 60hz and 1080p 240hz monitors for normal people

[@BenchmarkingTom]

@@karei7375 Nowadays, 1080p 240Hz monitors are already appearing in the $180-200 range during promotions. I believe that 1440p 144-180Hz monitors could also become commonplace. And have you heard that MSI is planning to release a monitor utilizing AI for map analysis and enemy detection, essentially as a legal cheat? 🤣

[@karei7375]

@@BenchmarkingTom need to look into that tbh sounds crazy what technology has become today

[@BenchmarkingTom]

@@karei7375 Yes, I think this year they will try to push artificial intelligence wherever they can. As a result, the prices will probably be several times higher and disproportionately more expensive than equipment without these technologies.

[@RIOTStyx]

My wallet is crying rn

[@AfilXDev]

Why low 0.1% and stutters?

[@BenchmarkingTom]

I don't know, maybe the map is still loading during those moments, or that's just how it is in this game. You know, only about 0.1% of Fortnite players experience such low FPS. From what I've seen, very few showcase the 0.1% low FPS in videos; they usually focus on current and average FPS, occasionally someone might show the 1% low. It could be a Ryzen-related issue; comparing it to another configuration under the same conditions might help to identify the problem.

[@davidtaraboi753]

this would be so over powered on counter strike as it kind of has an fps advantage

[@BenchmarkingTom]

I've already recorded 3 videos on CS2, where I showcase Low & High settings and how to increase 0.1% low FPS using RivaTuner. You can find it on my channel

[@davidtaraboi753]

@@BenchmarkingTom will definitely be checking those out

[@notyahir.8785]

How would a ryzen 9 9700x3d preform with a 4060?

[@BenchmarkingTom]

With the Ryzen 9700X3D, I have no idea; maybe we'll see in 3-4 years 😁. But you probably meant the 7950X3D. So, in Fortnite, I can't check it precisely, but after playing a lot of Warzone 2 and testing this setup countless times in the Modern Warfare 2 Benchmark, here's what I can say. On the lowest settings, where the processor is MAXIMALLY loaded and the graphics card is MINIMALLY loaded, the RTX 4090 was consistently around 82% bottleneck for this Ryzen at 1080p resolution and about 97% at 1440p resolution. This means that the RTX 4090 is too weak for this Ryzen, at least in Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2. I'm not entirely sure about Fortnite, but I suspect it's very similar because they are games of the same genre, and COD is a bit more demanding. In summary, what I wrote means that the RTX 4060 will be an even more significant bottleneck for this processor, to the extent that I think it doesn't make sense to pair it with this graphics card. I would recommend the 5800X3D or 13600k/13700k instead. Additionally, I'm sharing a link to a video with COD, along with the exact minute where I show the benchmark results: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWHTdYGil5d-jbssi=VeY73i8SfLYS3mGd&t=23

[@soar6534]

How do u think the ryzen 9 would perform with a 3080

[@BenchmarkingTom]

It depends on which Ryzen 9 you're referring to, but assuming it's the 7950X3D, it might not make much sense unless you plan to upgrade to the 5090 in the next generation. In general, testing the Ryzen with the 4090, I noticed that in many games, the 4090 becomes a bottleneck. Similarly, in the Modern Warfare benchmark at 1080p (lowest settings), the RTX 4090 is a bottleneck in 80%, and at 1440p, it's 97%. For the 3080, the 5800X3D would be a better fit, although processor it's also more powerful than gpu. I initially had a setup with 5800X3D + 3080, then upgraded to 5800X3D + 4090, and finally, 7950X3D + 4090. However, for a more future-proof option, it seems the best choice might be the 7800X3D + a good motherboard, allowing for a transition to 9950X3D or whatever comes next in the AM5 at the end, without spending unnecessarily. It's better to go for the 7800X3D and save the price difference for a future graphics card upgrade.

[@soar6534]

@@BenchmarkingTom thanks man I just play a lot of heavy cpu related games I just didn’t know

[@BenchmarkingTom]

@@soar6534 No problem, I mainly play competitive games too, with a focus on the processor. Generally, the difference between the 7950X3D and 7800X3D is reportedly about 5% in favor of the 7950X3D. So, I think it doesn't make sense to pay an extra $200-300, especially if you have an RTX 3080. You could use that money for a better motherboard and RAM, or save it for the future or a graphics card upgrade. Similarly, if you're into overclocking, you could invest in a higher-end motherboard like the X670E Aorus Master, where it's said you can run RAM at speeds of 7600-7800MHz on those Ryzens, what gives you even more performance. I haven't personally tested this, as my Asrock motherboard can only handle a max of 6400MHz, so take these words with a grain of caution

[@jamhthidd-197]

crazy how even with this monster pc you still get stutters in game they really need to optimise i barely get over 100 fps on my pc 😭

[@BenchmarkingTom]

It seems that way to me too. I'm curious about how the situation looks regarding Intel processors with 1% and 0.1% low fps. Many people have always claimed that the lowest values are significantly better on Intel, but I can't find a suitable video showing such a test. From what I know, in COD MW3, a Ryzen setup compared to an Intel setup (both overclocked to the max, with Intel having RAM above 8000MHz and additional RAM cooling) Ryzen can achieve an average of 60fps more. However, Intel wins in 1% low fps by 30fps, so that would make sense. But to even create such a configuration on Intel, you need a motherboard costing $600 with 2 RAM slots, specifically for overclocking, and the RAM itself is twice as expensive compared to what you can use on Ryzen. Of course, you also need to get a good processor specimen.

[@jamhthidd-197]

@@BenchmarkingTom i have a i7 10700k and ive had my pc for like 2 years i feel like i should be getting better fps i thought it was my pc at first but ive come to realise that the game is just a stuttery mess sometimes

[@BenchmarkingTom]

@@jamhthidd-197 I currently do not have RAM as I'm a virtual assistant, but regarding your experience with the 10700K, it's interesting that you noticed a significant performance boost with Samsung BDie RAM at 4400MHz, especially in competitive games. Another suggestion could be to try a clean Windows install to see if the issue persists or improves. Sometimes, a fresh system setup can address performance concerns

[@Raymix1000]

​@@jamhthidd-197were you able to enable resize bar and make sure your ram has xmp turned on?

[@jamhthidd-197]

@@Raymix1000 i have xmp turned on but i dont know about resize bar?

[@Bossitive]

In just a few more years we'll probably be getting 120fps at these settings

[@BenchmarkingTom]

In a few years, I will probably have different platform, but this is very interesting how many years from now will it be impossible to comfortably play on one like this? 🤔

[@Gsanchezbz]

Fortnite sometimes drop fps with my 4090 do you know why? It’s the only game that I have this problem :/ even if i’m performance mode, 1000fps to 30fps xdd that’s so shtt

[@BenchmarkingTom]

Just like in the video you saw from me, there are sometimes fps drops too. The biggest drops happen right after the game starts. It might be an issue with the game engine or the textures are still loading. There's not much testing on KZbin where people show the 0.1% fps, so it's hard to compare and check if it's more of a GPU issue or maybe the CPU. Similarly, there are differences between a max OC 14900KS and a fully configured 7950X3D. What kind of processor do you have?

[@Gsanchezbz]

@@BenchmarkingTom Ryzen 9 7950x3D I didn't changue anything from bios just EXPO II.

[@BenchmarkingTom]

@@Gsanchezbz "Well, since we have the same processors, we're not able to verify any differences. Generally, if you feel like it and have the time, and want to get even more out of it, you could disable EXPO and manually set the clocks and all timings for your specific unit

[@Gsanchezbz]

@@BenchmarkingTom Unfortunately that's what I'll have to do lol

[@Gsanchezbz]

@@BenchmarkingTom Hey bro, do you know why I don't use 99% of the GPU?

[@kacperoo287]

Polska!

[@BenchmarkingTom]

Polska gurom!

[@KYTEOYT]

Only thing that can hold this pc back is a monitor, still no 4K 540hz yet

[@BenchmarkingTom]

Before such monitors even come out, there might already be the RTX 5090 and Ryzen 9950X3D or 16900K, depending on what's better in a few years :D To be honest, I'm planning to upgrade my monitor, but for now, I'm not sure which one to go for. Initially, I was thinking about a dual OLED setup with 4K at 240Hz and 1080p at 480Hz, but I've also seen plans for a 1440p at 480Hz OLED. Currently, I'm mostly into competitive gaming like Valorant and Fortnite, so a higher refresh rate than 270Hz would be beneficial, but on the other hand, I know that I might lose interest in these games in the future and would like to play AAA games, where having 4K would be great. At the moment, I'm unsure which direction to go in once these monitors are released.

[@MLez-]

bro what if performence mode on + tweacks + 1080p 1000+ fps ngl

[@BenchmarkingTom]

I'll check that, but it doesn't seem likely because the game engine imposes limits. Look at the competitive settings at 1440p and 4k; there's practically the same FPS, with the only difference being that at 1440p, GPU usage is 30-40%, while at 4k, it's 50-60%. So, calculating for 1080p, it's probably around the same FPS, but GPU usage will drop even further, say 20-30%. But, as I mentioned, I'll check it and let you know.

[@OHMYYYGODDDD]

Not possible the gpu would bearly even be used in 1080p not to mention in preformence mode

[@MLez-]

ty dude @@BenchmarkingTom

[@Jtyy345]

There are limits, but the GPU definitely could go that high in 1080p, but there would be no reason to spends thousands on a PC for only 1080p

[@MLez-]

as a fps shooter games player you Dif need 1080 for lowest delay and stable FPS. I was just curious to know how high the fps can get too+ no body plays on unlimited fps + all those big fortnite streamers on 1080 with Nasa pc so why do i need 4k or 2k for fps games , In the end, it's a personal preference. @@Jtyy345

[@lxqlolw]

bro literalmente en 4k RT TAA le va mejor que a mi en 800 x 600...

[@crxked_4129]

hey there im looking to purchase a pc with the specs: 4060ti and i5 13600kf with ddr5 ram. Would that be a good combo to run stable 240 fps on fortnite or would i need to replace anything?

[@AxstroOnMode]

That should be more than enough, but tweaking settings in Nvidia control panel is recommended to get extra fps 😊

[@4qurus]

Would Change The CPU Considering It May Bottleneck The GPU

[@mase054]

@@4qurusit won’t

[@AxstroOnMode]

@@4qurus how would a 14 core cpu bottleneck a 4060ti? With its max turbo of I think 5,1 it's more than enough

[@crxked_4129]

@@4qurusI decided to go with the RTX 3070ti and ryzen 7 7800x3d anyway

[@enriquequiroga6135]

Dont u have some spare parts to give to me so i can build myself a pc fr

[@BenchmarkingTom]

I sold everything to a friend to raise money and buy what I have now

[@enriquequiroga6135]

@@BenchmarkingTomdaaamn sad, all good, also do u know whats better for a 3060ti? An i5-9400F or a ryzen 5 5600?

[@BenchmarkingTom]

@@enriquequiroga6135 Based on KZbin tests, it seems that Ryzen is slightly better, but it also depends on what games you play. Both platforms are already old, so upgrading might not be the best option. Optionally, on the AM4 socket, you could switch to the 5800X3D in the future, but it's your choice. It's best to watch tests on KZbin and decide. I can't definitively say, "take this, it will be 100% better," as I haven't had or tested either. I've only seen tests on KZbin, and it looks like Ryzen is slightly faster. Plus, you can overclock it. You might also consider the 5600X.

[@Darklord.]

Ps5: 60fps 4k RTX 4090: 60fps 4k Me: how?

[@George-mq8nq]

​@@gantcewho care it s look good and perform nice and 120fps mode

[@AnakwanarTV]

Hmm with my Modding Windows i have first 1200 Fps Standart Windows same as you. I take my Modding Windows better

[@BenchmarkingTom]

After recording a few more games, I plan to test a custom Windows build. Which one are you using?

[@jayvynprinze7528]

600 fps on all max settings 😮

[@BenchmarkingTom]

600 fps on maximum settings might be possible in 10 years 😅

[@user-wm3fc1sk1p]

This doesn't look like a max overclock at all, especially when you're getting less fps than my 7500F. Enabling XMP in the bios does not = MAX OC. 6000 CL28 is extremely loose for hynix ram. You could be doing 6000 CL24 (Not that I recomend you to run 6000 since there's like a 100% chance you can run 6200+ in 1:1

[@BenchmarkingTom]

Dude, what are you even saying? You haven't tested this configuration, so how do you know its potential? Firstly, I don't enable XMP or Expo; it's pointless and often causes stability issues. All clocks and timings are manually set - check the Ryzen Master screenshot at the end of the video. Secondly, there's no way to get below CL26 on these RAMs; I've tried. This configuration can operate at the following settings: - 6000MHz - 2000IF CL28 at 1.4v (UCLK=MEMCLK) - 6200MHz - 2067IF CL28 at 1.48v (UCLK=MEMCLK) - 7400MHz - 2167IF CL34 at 1.45v (UCLK=MEMCLK/2) All timings are cranked to the maximum on each configuration for stability. All these settings passed OCCT tests with 100% RAM utilization for an hour and extended gaming sessions. I'm not just throwing in an OC that merely starts; it's meant to be stable all the time. The difference between these three settings is minimal; 7400 CL34 is the worst by about 5fps, and 6200 CL28 is better by around 2fps than 6000MHz. It's not worth the higher RAM temperatures of over 8-10 degrees, so my choice is 6000 Cl28. So, comments like "Enabling XMP does not = max OC" amuse me because, for many, turning on Expo or XMP is not overclocking in any way xD. If you're getting such results on your 7500F, great, but I haven't seen such results on KZbin, so you can do it. Additionally, Fortnite's engine is so optimized that it doesn't fully utilize hardware, only about 50%

[@user-wm3fc1sk1p]

@@BenchmarkingTom You need 1.75v to stabilize CL24 at 6000/ or CL26 at 6500. But you need airflow over the sticks. I have a fan on my sticks so they never go over 35c under stress test. I'm saying the XMP thing because from what I'm seeing all you did was enable XMP, set tCL to 28 and call it a *MAX OVERCLOCK*

[@BenchmarkingTom]

@@user-wm3fc1sk1p In normal conditions, everyone has it is Max Overclock. Sure, you can add a fan and push the RAM to such voltage. But is it safe and fully stable? Even 1.6V is understandable, though still high, but 1.75V? Moreover, to achieve this, you need a good CPU sample, quality RAM modules, and a significantly more expensive motherboard that can handle it. As I mentioned, maybe I don't have a very high clock or extremely low primary timings, and you might be right that it's somewhat like XMP. However, I have all the other timings pushed to the maximum, providing much more than 6200MHz CL28. What motherboard do you have that allows you to set the RAM clock at 6500MHz?

[@user-wm3fc1sk1p]

@@BenchmarkingTom I have the cheapest B650 board: B650M-HDV/M.2 -"Supports AMD Socket AM5 Ryzen™ 8000 and 7000 Series Processors -8+2+1 Power Phase, Dr.MOS -Supports DDR5 7200+ MHz (OC)" Thats what it says on the websit, but I can get it to do 7500 in 2:1 but peformance is worse than 1:1 so I stick to 6500 in 1:1. How high you can go in 1:1 has more to do with the quality of your IMC than your motherboard, basically even the worst boards can do 7000+ but not all cpus can go over 6200 in 1:1. I had to try several samples before I got this one that is quite golden if you ask me, I tried several 7600 non x's and several could only do 6200, some maxed out at 6400 then I bought this 7500F from alieexpress and first try its golden. Unfortunately 6600 Doesn't really work, I would try to get it to work later like it boots and all but I cant get it stable. As a matter of fact I'm going to see right now how close I can get from 6500 to 6600 before I get unstable since I have some time on my hands, My ram is set to 6400 with a BCLK oc of 101.6 so 64 x 101.6 = 6500MT/s I'm gonna see how far I can go, these 30/40 series cards are good up to 102.9 before they drop signal..

[@BenchmarkingTom]

@@user-wm3fc1sk1p In general, it's good to know that on a more affordable processor, if someone plays only Fortnite, they can achieve high fps. I also saw your video and description stating that Fortnite prefers higher clock speeds over 3D cache memory. I have a question: since you have knowledge in this area, do you think it would be possible to push the performance further on my end by switching from core cache to core frequency using Process Lasso? Or perhaps by changing core preferences in the BIOS. I came across a video, and I'm not sure if it's legitimate. The link to the video is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKLJoYWod7Nke5Ysi=5s7fWh7ArUD7Z1DM It somewhat aligns with what you mentioned about Fortnite favoring higher clock speeds, but would it significantly boost performance? Theoretically, I could increase my core frequency from 5750MHz to 5900MHz, but I might need a different motherboard as my Asrock is somewhat limited in overclocking, but I would try

[@PoxtazzDirt]

POLSKA GUROM

[@Ryzen-gh1en]

idk why when it comes to raw fps x3d chips can sure pull ahead easily compare to intel 13900k or 14900k but i have seen 14900k gives much better 1% lows and 0.1% lows

[@BenchmarkingTom]

It's true, although the topic is more complex. I recommend watching BeefyTech's recent video where he discusses the current comparisons. In summary, AMD generally performs better in average fps by around 60fps, while Intel excels in 1% or 0.1% low fps by 30fps. The decision ultimately lies with the user. The Ryzen setup tends to be more cost-effective with a motherboard around $200-300, RAM approximately $150, and the processor. For a budget option, the 7800x3d seems more worthwhile, or the slightly more powerful 7950x3d, albeit pricier. Comparing this to an Intel platform (as it should be assembled), the cost of a motherboard with 2 RAM slots to overclock them to over 8000mhz is around $500. Add fast RAM for $300-400 and a processor priced between the 7800x3d and 7950x3d. Cooling the Intel setup is crucial. While Intel CPUs don't run excessively hot without overclocking, pushing them to match AMD requires significant cooling for the processor, power section, and RAM. I genuinely wish them the best, as I'd also like to try Intel again someday. They might need to revolutionize something to make the switch worthwhile. I've heard they're working on 3D cache chips - perhaps that could be it. 🤔

[@Ryzen-gh1en]

@@BenchmarkingTom i think as long you tweak your cpu, bios, windows correctly it wont stutters and those game has stuttering problem like UE games no way you can get rid off doesn't matter how fast your cpu, you can do one thing like capping your fps in riva tuner like you are getting 250+ fps all of the time across the whole map then it will boost your 1% lows compare to uncap your fps, im not sure about input lag tho, you are right not everyone going to spend 8000mhz ram kit which cost over what 4000-500$ and top of the line mobo with best custom cpu watercooler and then spend over days in bios to tweak the hell out of your system, but if you can manage to do some basic tweak in amd system and spend little bit time in the end it wont matter because amd system cost way less and yours 1% lows are 100+ fps in the end only thing will matter how good you are in that game

[@BenchmarkingTom]

@@Ryzen-gh1en You spoke 100% truth. Just a few weeks ago, I uploaded two videos about RivaTuner in two games - CS2 and League of Legends, demonstrating how it works and how to use it. Honestly, in CS2, with locked fps at 270, the input lag increases by about 2/2.5ms, so it's barely noticeable. For many, it could significantly improve gameplay comfort with over a 100fps increase in the 0.1% lows