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 221 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 198 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 113 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 5 7600X3D is 183% 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 Ryzen 5 7600X3D sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k (low/medium).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1949. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 221 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.113 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.117 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.058 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 high, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D sets the ceiling at about 240 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 310 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 23% (FPS gap: 70 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 10/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 2/12.
Your Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 17% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 20% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 15% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
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) | CPU33% - 55% <> GPU73% - 84% <> | CPU32% - 55% <> GPU80% - 96% <> | CPU32% - 55% <> GPU80% - 96% <> | CPU32% - 50% <> GPU81% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU32% - 53% <> GPU74% - 84% <> | CPU31% - 52% <> GPU81% - 96% <> | CPU31% - 52% <> GPU80% - 96% <> | CPU31% - 50% <> GPU80% - 96% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU31% - 51% <> GPU75% - 84% <> | CPU30% - 50% <> GPU82% - 97% <> | CPU30% - 50% <> GPU82% - 96% <> | CPU30% - 48% <> GPU82% - 96% <> |
The Ryzen 5 7600X3D + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 30% and 55% and GPU utilization between 73% and 97%. Ryzen 5 7600X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 86% at 1080p to 87% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 43% to 40%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 90% usage (82-97%), while the Ryzen 5 7600X3D stays at 40% (30-50%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 43% and GPU 86%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 42% and GPU 86%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 40% and GPU 87%. 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 44% (32-55%) and GPU 88% (80-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 7600X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 183% 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 Ryzen 5 7600X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 113 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 183% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1949 ($300 CPU (Rank #225 Value) + $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 Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 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 Ryzen 5 7600X3D 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.
