Fortnite vs League of Legends

This is a useful compare page because the biggest driver is usually not the logo on the screen but how demanding the play session is on the hardware.

Fortnite

Gaming

150g

CO2 / HOUR

Higher emissions

League of Legends

Gaming

120g

CO2 / HOUR

Gaming hardware comparison

Summary

When comparing Fortnite and League of Legends, Fortnite generates significantly more CO2 emissions per hour (150g) than League of Legends (120g). Both applications rely on devices, networks, and server infrastructure, which all contribute to their environmental impact.

Why the gap happens

Render intensity, frame rate, and hardware class change the device-side load.
Online infrastructure adds a layer beyond the console or PC itself.
Long active sessions are where the gap becomes meaningful.

What to act on first

If you are reducing gaming emissions, power draw and session length are usually the first two levers.

Fortnite is currently modeled at 30g CO2 more per unit of use than League of Legends.

Deep dive into their footprints

Read the full Fortnite report Read the full League of Legends report

Comparison takeaways

Render intensity, frame rate, and hardware class change the device-side load.

Online infrastructure adds a layer beyond the console or PC itself.

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