June 17, 2026
How to Increase FPS in Fortnite
Fortnite is a competitive game where frame rate wins fights. Here is how to squeeze the most FPS out of your setup with the right settings.
Why FPS Matters So Much in Fortnite
Fortnite is a fast building shooter where every frame counts. Higher FPS means lower input lag, smoother edits, and a clearer view of enemies during fast peeks. Pros run the game at hundreds of frames per second on competitive settings, not because the game looks better, but because it feels more responsive and gives a real edge in fights. The single most important change you can make is turning on Performance Mode, which we cover below.
Turn On Performance Mode
Performance Mode (Alpha) is Epic built-in low-end rendering mode and it is the biggest FPS boost available in Fortnite. It strips out heavy visual effects and dramatically lowers CPU and GPU load, often doubling frame rates and cutting memory use. Go to Settings, then Video, set Rendering Mode to Performance Mode, and restart the game. Most competitive players use it even on strong PCs because the FPS gain outweighs the visual downgrade.
Best Fortnite Video Settings for FPS
After enabling Performance Mode, dial in these settings. Keep View Distance at Medium or higher so you can still spot distant enemies, but push the heavier effects down.
| Setting | Set To | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Rendering Mode | Performance Mode | Biggest FPS gain |
| View Distance | Medium / Far | See enemies, low FPS cost |
| Shadows | Off | Large FPS gain |
| Anti-Aliasing | Off | Frees GPU |
| Textures | Low | Lower VRAM use |
| Effects | Low | Smoother fights |
| VSync | Off | Lower input lag |
| Frame Rate Limit | Match or exceed monitor Hz | Smooth, consistent FPS |
System and Driver Fixes
Settings are only half the battle. Update your GPU drivers, since Nvidia and AMD ship game-ready updates that boost Fortnite directly. Close background apps and browser tabs that steal CPU and RAM. In your GPU control panel, set Fortnite to use the dedicated graphics card and enable low latency mode. On a laptop, always plug in and use the high performance power plan. Set your monitor to its full refresh rate so the extra frames are actually shown.
Set the Right Frame Rate Limit
Uncapped FPS can cause coil whine and uneven frame pacing. Instead, set a frame rate limit at or slightly above your monitor refresh rate. On a 144Hz monitor, capping at 144 or 240 FPS keeps frame times consistent, which actually feels smoother than wildly fluctuating uncapped numbers. Watch your 1% low, not just your average, because the dips are what cost you fights.
Check Your Frame Rate
Turn on Fortnite built-in counter in Settings, Video, by enabling Show FPS. Play a match and watch both your average and how low it dips during builds and fights. For a system baseline, run the free FPS test on this site. If your browser frame rate is also weak, the fix is system-wide and the driver and background-app steps above will help across every game.
