Apex LegendsFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

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
low173 FPS
medium156 FPS
high137 FPS
ultra124 FPS
1440P
low153 FPS
medium140 FPS
high126 FPS
ultra104 FPS
4K
low83 FPS
medium67 FPS
high66 FPS
ultra51 FPS

Performance Report

Apex Legends

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 124 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 104 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 51 to 83 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is 32% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 278% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).

AI Acceleration

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 GTX 1660 SUPER.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER:$110(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $229
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $494. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 124 FPS, equivalent to 0.25 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.350 fps/$0.316 fps/$0.277 fps/$0.251 fps/$
1440p0.310 fps/$0.283 fps/$0.255 fps/$0.211 fps/$
4k0.168 fps/$0.136 fps/$0.134 fps/$0.103 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 37 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 178 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 79% (FPS gap: 141 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 54%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 59%
HighGPU Limits CPU 63%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 66%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 63%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 68%
HighGPU Limits CPU 71%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 76%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 72%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 76%
HighGPU Limits CPU 75%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 79%
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.

A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.

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 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-6300
RecommendedCore i5-3570K
GPU - GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
gpu icon
12,692
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 640
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 278% above and your GPU is 32% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+278%vsrecommended

GPU

+32%vsrecommended

CPU

+692%vsminimum

GPU

+986%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 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER run Apex Legends well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 104 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 32% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $494 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $110 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

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

For Apex Legends, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Apex Legends?

Apex Legends supports AFMF, but your GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is not compatible with these technologies. Frame Generation is typically available on newer GPUs like the RTX 40-series (DLSS 3) or modern AMD cards (FSR 3).

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 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 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 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?

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.