How to see your FPS in Fortnite

Your FPS (frames per second) indicates how smoothly Fortnite is running on your device. Monitoring your FPS helps you identify performance issues and determine if your graphics settings need adjustment.

This guide covers how to enable the FPS counter in Fortnite on PC and console, plus tips for improving performance if your frame rate is low.

How to Show FPS on PC

Fortnite has a built-in FPS counter that you can enable through the settings menu:

1. Open Fortnite and go to the Settings menu (gear icon in the top menu bar)
2. Select the Video tab (monitor icon)
3. Scroll down to Show FPS and toggle it On
4. Click Apply to save your changes

Once enabled, your FPS counter appears in the top-right corner of the screen during gameplay, near the minimap. It displays in the lobby as well.

Alternative FPS Overlays on PC

You can also use third-party overlays to display your FPS:

NVIDIA GeForce Experience

If you have an NVIDIA graphics card:

1. Open GeForce Experience
2. Click the gear icon to open Settings
3. Enable In-Game Overlay
4. Press Alt + Z in-game, then go to Settings > HUD Layout > FPS Counter
5. Choose a corner to display your FPS

AMD Radeon Software

For AMD graphics cards:

1. Open AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition
2. Go to Settings > Preferences
3. Enable In-Game Overlay
4. Press Alt + R in-game to access the overlay and enable the performance metrics

Steam Overlay

If you launch Fortnite through Steam (by adding it as a non-Steam game):

1. Open Steam and go to Settings > In-Game
2. Under In-Game FPS Counter, select a corner position

FPS on Console

Console players can also enable the FPS counter:

1. Open the Settings menu
2. Go to the Video tab
3. Enable Show FPS

Console frame rates depend on your hardware and selected mode:

• PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X – Up to 120 FPS in Performance Mode
• Xbox Series S – Up to 120 FPS in Performance Mode
• PlayStation 4 Pro / Xbox One X – Up to 60 FPS
• PlayStation 4 / Xbox One – Up to 60 FPS
• Nintendo Switch – 30 FPS (docked and handheld)

To reach 120 FPS on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S, you need a display that supports 120Hz and must enable Performance Mode in the video settings.

Understanding Your FPS

Here’s what different FPS ranges mean for gameplay:

• Below 30 FPS – Choppy and difficult to play competitively. Consider lowering settings.
• 30-60 FPS – Playable for casual gaming. Standard for last-gen consoles.
• 60-120 FPS – Smooth gameplay. Good for competitive play.
• 120+ FPS – Very smooth. Provides a competitive advantage in fast-paced fights.

Your FPS may fluctuate during gameplay, especially in busy areas with many players or builds. If your FPS drops significantly during fights, you may need to adjust your settings.

How to Improve Low FPS

If your FPS is lower than expected, try these optimizations:

In-Game Settings

• Use Fullscreen mode – Provides better performance than Windowed or Borderless
• Lower 3D Resolution – Reduces rendering load while keeping UI sharp
• Set Quality Presets to Low or Medium – Disables demanding visual effects
• Turn off Shadows – One of the most demanding settings
• Disable Anti-Aliasing – Or use a lighter option like FXAA
• Turn off Motion Blur – Improves clarity and performance
• Cap your Frame Rate – Set this to match your monitor’s refresh rate to reduce GPU strain

System Optimizations

• Close background applications – Browsers, Discord, and streaming apps use resources
• Update your graphics drivers – NVIDIA and AMD regularly release optimizations for Fortnite
• Check for overheating – Thermal throttling reduces performance. Clean dust from your PC.
• Set Fortnite to High Priority – In Task Manager, right-click the Fortnite process and set priority to High
• Disable Windows Game Mode – Some users report better performance with this off

Performance Mode

Fortnite offers a Performance Mode (Alpha) on PC that significantly reduces visual quality in exchange for much higher frame rates. This mode is designed for competitive players and those with older hardware.

To enable it: Go to Settings > Video > Rendering Mode and select Performance. You’ll need to restart the game for the change to take effect.