Built on a modified Source engine, Apex Legends retains the scalability of Titanfall 2. Fast movement demands high frame rates for fluidity. VRAM can be a bottleneck if the 'Texture Streaming Budget' is set too high. While it handles 8GB of RAM better than some competitors, 16GB is recommended. It is generally less CPU-intensive than Warzone, allowing older quad-core CPUs to remain viable.
This game has a built-in FPS cap of 300 FPS
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 99 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 84 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 44 to 90 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Core i5-7500 is 30% below recommended, but 47% above minimum.
The Core i5-7500 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1714. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 99 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Core i5-7500 sets the ceiling at about 101 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 291 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 65% (FPS gap: 190 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i5-7500 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 50% | CPU Limits GPU 54% | CPU Limits GPU 60% | CPU Limits GPU 65% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 51% | CPU Limits GPU 56% | CPU Limits GPU 60% | CPU Limits GPU 63% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 57% | CPU Limits GPU 62% | CPU Limits GPU 63% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU72% - 93% <> GPU84% - 89% <> | CPU71% - 91% <> GPU87% - 96% <> | CPU71% - 91% <> GPU86% - 96% <> | CPU71% - 88% <> GPU88% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU72% - 92% <> GPU85% - 89% <> | CPU71% - 89% <> GPU90% - 96% <> | CPU71% - 89% <> GPU89% - 96% <> | CPU71% - 88% <> GPU89% - 96% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU70% - 92% <> GPU85% - 89% <> | CPU69% - 89% <> GPU91% - 97% <> | CPU69% - 89% <> GPU90% - 97% <> | CPU69% - 88% <> GPU90% - 97% <> |
The Core i5-7500 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 69% and 93% and GPU utilization between 84% and 97%. Core i5-7500 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 90% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 81% to 79%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 94% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i5-7500 peaks at 82% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 81% and GPU 90%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 81% and GPU 91%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 79% and GPU 92%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 78% (69-88%) and GPU 94% (90-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-7500 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i5-7500 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 30% below recommended and your GPU is 295% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i5-7500 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 84 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 30% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1714 ($65 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Apex Legends, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-7500 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Apex Legends does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Apex Legends requires at minimum a Core i3-6300 (CPU) and GeForce GT 640 (GPU) with 6 GB RAM and 56 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-3570K and GeForce GTX 970 with 8 GB RAM. Your setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
These Apex Legends FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
