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 191 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 194 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 106 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The FX-9590 is 12% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the FX-9590 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p low, 4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1749. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 191 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.134 fps/$ | 0.124 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.143 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.061 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 FX-9590 sets the ceiling at about 196 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 249 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 21% (FPS gap: 53 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 4/12, balanced 4/12.
Your FX-9590 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 9% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 21% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 10% | Balanced |
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) | CPU69% - 88% <> GPU85% - 89% <> | CPU68% - 82% <> GPU80% - 96% <> | CPU68% - 86% <> GPU80% - 96% <> | CPU68% - 83% <> GPU80% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU68% - 87% <> GPU86% - 89% <> | CPU67% - 81% <> GPU82% - 96% <> | CPU67% - 84% <> GPU81% - 96% <> | CPU67% - 83% <> GPU81% - 97% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU68% - 87% <> GPU86% - 89% <> | CPU67% - 81% <> GPU83% - 97% <> | CPU67% - 84% <> GPU82% - 97% <> | CPU67% - 83% <> GPU82% - 97% <> |
The FX-9590 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 67% and 88% and GPU utilization between 80% and 97%. FX-9590 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 88% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 77% to 76%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 90% average at its highest-load preset, while the FX-9590 peaks at 78% 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 77% and GPU 88%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 76% and GPU 89%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 76% and GPU 90%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 75% (68-82%) and GPU 88% (80-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while FX-9590 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the FX-9590 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 12% above and your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the FX-9590 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 106 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 12% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1749 ($100 CPU + $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 low, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p 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 FX-9590 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.
