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 251 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 233 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 132 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Core Ultra 9 285 is 533% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).
Apex Legends supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Core Ultra 9 285 still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2199. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 251 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.136 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.106 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 147 FPS, while the Core Ultra 9 285 has headroom up to 175 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 16% (FPS gap: 28 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core Ultra 9 285 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
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.
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 533% above and your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core Ultra 9 285 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 132 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 533% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2199 ($550 CPU (Rank #171 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Apex Legends performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Apex Legends currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game.
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 Core Ultra 9 285 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
