Apex LegendsFPS onRyzen 5 3600&GeForce RTX 4090

Apex Legends

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

Apex Legends - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low247 FPS
medium220 FPS
high199 FPS
ultra179 FPS
1440P
low227 FPS
medium199 FPS
high183 FPS
ultra174 FPS
4K
low157 FPS
medium133 FPS
high114 FPS
ultra100 FPS

Performance Report

Apex Legends

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen 5 3600
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 179 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 174 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 100 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 5 3600 is 95% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The Ryzen 5 3600 determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen 5 3600:$80(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $199

Combo price: $1729. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 179 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.143 fps/$0.127 fps/$0.115 fps/$0.104 fps/$
1440p0.131 fps/$0.115 fps/$0.106 fps/$0.101 fps/$
4k0.091 fps/$0.077 fps/$0.066 fps/$0.058 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 5 3600|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 1080p ultra, the Ryzen 5 3600 sets the ceiling at about 183 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 291 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 37% (FPS gap: 108 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Ryzen 5 3600 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 19%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 27%
HighCPU Limits GPU 36%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 37%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 11%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 21%
HighCPU Limits GPU 27%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 25%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 8%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 12%
HighCPU Limits GPU 19%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 17%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU79% - 91%
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GPU50% - 65%
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Medium
CPU78% - 87%
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GPU85% - 94%
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High
CPU78% - 87%
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GPU85% - 96%
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Ultra
CPU66% - 75%
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GPU87% - 97%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU78% - 89%
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GPU51% - 65%
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Medium
CPU78% - 85%
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GPU89% - 94%
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High
CPU78% - 85%
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GPU89% - 96%
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Ultra
CPU66% - 75%
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GPU89% - 97%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU77% - 89%
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GPU51% - 65%
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Medium
CPU76% - 85%
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GPU90% - 95%
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High
CPU76% - 85%
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GPU90% - 97%
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Ultra
CPU64% - 74%
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GPU90% - 97%
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Performance Summary

The Ryzen 5 3600 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 64% and 91% and GPU utilization between 50% and 97%. Ryzen 5 3600 reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 83% at 1080p to 85% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 80% to 78%.

Bottleneck Analysis

This profile is CPU-bound. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Ryzen 5 3600 reaches 85% average load (79-91%), while the GeForce RTX 4090 remains comparatively lower at 58% (50-65%), which points to CPU-side frame preparation limits.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 80% and GPU 83%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 80% and GPU 84%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 78% and GPU 85%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 70% (66-75%) and GPU 92% (87-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 3600 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.

Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.

  • The Ideal Scenario (GPU Bottleneck): You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage. This indicates your system is successfully pushing out graphics as fast as it can, without being held back by the CPU.
  • CPU Bottleneck: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the CPU is struggling to compute game logic and prepare frames fast enough. The GPU sits waiting, often resulting in stuttering, inconsistent frame times, and lower overall FPS.
  • Engine Limits or Capped FPS: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

Apex Legends Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 5 3600
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17,685
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-6300
RecommendedCore i5-3570K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
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38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 640
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 95% above and your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+95%vsrecommended

GPU

+295%vsrecommended

CPU

+308%vsminimum

GPU

+3160%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GT 640
Processor: Core i3-6300
Memory: 6 GB
Disk Space: 56 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-3570K
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 56 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090 run Apex Legends well?

Yes, the Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 100 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 95% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Apex Legends?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1729 ($80 CPU (Rank #12 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Apex Legends performance?

For Apex Legends, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 3600 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Apex Legends?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Apex Legends?

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 Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Apex Legends FPS estimates for the Ryzen 5 3600 and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.