Epic Games splits Fortnite’s PC system requirements into three tiers. The minimum is an Intel HD 4000 or Radeon Vega 8, a Core i3-3225 and 8 GB of RAM on Windows 10 22H2. The recommended specs are a GTX 960 or R9 280, 16 GB of RAM and an NVMe SSD. Epic settings call for an RTX 3070 or RX 6700 XT. Data verified on October 25, 2026 against Epic Games’ help center.
- Minimum: Intel HD 4000 / Radeon Vega 8, Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, Windows 10 22H2 64-bit.
- Recommended: GTX 960 / R9 280 with 2 GB, Core i5-7300U / Ryzen 3 3300U, 16 GB RAM, NVMe SSD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
- Epic settings: RTX 3070 / RX 6700 XT with 8 GB, Core i7-8700 / Ryzen 7 3700X, 16 GB RAM, NVMe SSD.
- Mac: no native version, only cloud services. ARM PCs with Snapdragon processors running Windows 11 are supported.
Fortnite PC system requirements in a table
The table mirrors Epic Games’ help article on Fortnite’s PC requirements. Epic recommends the recommended configuration for the full PC experience, and a separate tier covers the Epic quality preset.
| Parameter | Minimum | Recommended | Epic settings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics card | Intel HD 4000 or AMD Radeon Vega 8 | NVIDIA GTX 960, AMD R9 280 or equivalent DX11 GPU | NVIDIA RTX 3070, AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or equivalent |
| VRAM | Not listed | 2 GB | 8 GB or more |
| Processor | Core i3-3225 3.3 GHz | Core i5-7300U 3.5 GHz, AMD Ryzen 3 3300U or equivalent | Intel Core i7-8700, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or equivalent |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB or more | 16 GB or more |
| Storage | Not listed | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| OS | Windows 10 22H2 or Windows 10 Enterprise 21H2, 64-bit | Windows 10/11, 64-bit | Windows 10/11, 64-bit |
Epic warns that if your PC only meets the minimum, Fortnite will run, but most likely not at the highest settings. According to the company, lower graphics settings and closing background apps can help. This help article doesn’t list the required storage space.
Windows 10, ARM laptops and Mac
- Windows version. The minimum requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 22H2 or Windows 10 Enterprise 21H2. Keep in mind that after October 14, 2025, Microsoft no longer releases free updates for Windows 10 and recommends moving to Windows 11 — our upgrade guide will help.
- ARM. According to Epic’s help center, Fortnite can now be played on PCs with Snapdragon ARM processors running Windows 11.
- Mac. There’s no macOS version. Epic suggests playing on a Mac through the cloud services Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce NOW or Amazon Luna.
Rendering modes: DirectX 12 and Performance
Epic’s help center names two rendering modes: DirectX 12 and Performance. If the mode you pick in the game resets after you restart Fortnite, Epic suggests setting it in the Epic Games Launcher.
- Open the Epic Games Launcher, click the icon next to your profile in the top right corner and go to Settings.
- Scroll down, expand the Fortnite subsection and check Additional Command Line Arguments.
- Delete everything already in the field and enter the argument for the mode you want (below).
- DirectX 12:
-d3d12 -sm6 - Performance:
-d3d12 -FeatureLevelEs31
Tournaments: TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
Fortnite’s PC system requirements don’t mention TPM or Secure Boot. But since February 27, 2025, players on Windows PCs have had to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to take part in tournaments that require an account level of 350 or higher. As a rule, these are tournaments with cash prizes.
If tournaments are unavailable on the Compete tab and you see a “System does not meet requirements” message, Epic advises going through the steps for enabling TPM and Secure Boot again and then checking three things: your processor meets the recommended requirements, Secure Boot has no custom settings, and the BIOS is updated following your PC manufacturer’s instructions.
Fortnite on phones and consoles
Among consoles, Epic lists PlayStation 4 (including Pro and Slim), PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, all versions of Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and Switch 2. Epic has separate requirements for phones.
| Parameter | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Android: system | Android 10.0 or later, 64-bit, ARM64 processor | Android 10.0 or later |
| Android: RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB or more |
| Android: chip | Adreno 530 graphics or newer, Mali-G71 MP20 or Mali-G72 MP12 or newer | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Exynos 2400, Dimensity 9200 or newer |
| iOS: system | iOS 17.6.1 or later | iOS 17.6.1 or later |
| iOS: RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB or more |
| iOS: device | iPhone 11 or newer, except iPhone SE (2nd generation) | iPhone 14 or newer, iPad (11th generation) or newer |
On Android, the game is installed from Google Play or the Epic Games Store app; on iPhone and iPad, from the App Store: according to Epic’s help center, it’s available in every country except Australia.
Can your PC run Fortnite? Check it in a minute
An estimate from the specs: graphics cards are compared by compute power (FP32, TFLOPS) and video memory from the Wikipedia tables, adjusted for the architecture (NVIDIA RTX 30–50, AMD RX 7000–9000 and Intel Arc count TFLOPS differently), processors by release year and thread count. The requirements come from our articles (publishers’ data, checked 30 October 2026). Real performance depends on drivers, settings and the game itself.
How to check your PC
Epic’s help center suggests checking your configuration with the System Information app, and Microsoft’s help page through the About section in Settings. Both methods are below.
Find your processor, memory and Windows version
Click Start, type “System Information” and press Enter: the window shows the operating system, processor and memory amount. You can also check the Windows version (22H2 or later) in Settings → System → About.
Result: You can see the Windows version, processor and memory amount.
Find your graphics card
In the same window, click “+” next to Components and select Display: your installed graphics cards will appear. The amount of VRAM is shown by the dxdiag tool (Win + R) on the Display tab.
Result: You know your graphics card model and can compare it with the table.
Check your drive, TPM and Secure Boot
The drive type is shown in Task Manager on the Performance tab. For tournaments, enter tpm.msc in the Win + R window: you need the status “The TPM is ready for use” and version 2.0. In System Information, the Secure Boot State line should say On.
Result: You know whether you have an SSD and whether TPM and Secure Boot are on.
Fortnite on a low-end PC: what to do
- Try Performance mode. Compare it with DirectX 12 on your PC, and if your choice keeps resetting, set the mode through the launcher as described above.
- Lower the settings and close background programs. This is Epic’s direct advice for PCs at the minimum tier. General system settings are covered in our article on how to speed up Windows 11.
- Install the game on an SSD. For the recommended and Epic tiers, Epic lists an NVMe SSD. Our HDD vs SSD article explains why an SSD beats a hard drive.
- Add more memory. 8 GB is the minimum; the recommended tier starts at 16 GB.
Sources and methodology
Analysis of public sourcesChecked 25 October 2026
- Epic Games — What are the system requirements for Fortnite on PC? epicgames.com
- Epic Games — What platforms and devices is Fortnite compatible with? epicgames.com
- Epic Games — My rendering mode in Fortnite was not saved epicgames.com
- Epic Games — Why do I need to enable TPM and Secure Boot on a Windows PC? epicgames.com
- Epic Games — Is Fortnite available on Mac devices? epicgames.com
Frequently asked questions
Will Fortnite run on integrated graphics?
Yes, Epic’s minimum requirements list the integrated Intel HD 4000 and AMD Radeon Vega 8. But on such a PC, according to Epic, the game will most likely not run at the highest settings.
How much RAM do you need for Fortnite?
The minimum is 8 GB. For the recommended tier and Epic settings, Epic lists 16 GB or more.
Can you play Fortnite on a Mac?
There’s no macOS version. Epic suggests cloud services: Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce NOW or Amazon Luna.
Does Fortnite need an SSD?
No drive type is listed for the minimum. For the recommended tier and Epic settings, Epic lists an NVMe solid-state drive.
Why does Fortnite ask you to enable TPM?
TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are required on Windows PCs only for tournaments that require an account level of 350 or higher. The system requirements for regular play don’t include them.
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