Apex LegendsFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce RTX 2080 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
low297 FPS
medium279 FPS
high262 FPS
ultra246 FPS
1440P
low226 FPS
medium219 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra206 FPS
4K
low158 FPS
medium131 FPS
high123 FPS
ultra109 FPS

Performance Report

Apex Legends

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 246 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 206 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 109 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 102% 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 RTX 2080 SUPER.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 SUPER:$280(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $699
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $664. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 246 FPS, equivalent to 0.37 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.447 fps/$0.420 fps/$0.395 fps/$0.370 fps/$
1440p0.340 fps/$0.330 fps/$0.321 fps/$0.310 fps/$
4k0.238 fps/$0.197 fps/$0.185 fps/$0.164 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

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

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 72 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 178 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 60% (FPS gap: 106 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 2080 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 23%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 28%
HighGPU Limits CPU 30%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 35%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 48%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 51%
HighGPU Limits CPU 54%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 57%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 51%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 55%
HighGPU Limits CPU 57%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 60%
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 RTX 2080 SUPER
gpu icon
19,467
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 640
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 278% above and your GPU is 102% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+278%vsrecommended

GPU

+102%vsrecommended

CPU

+692%vsminimum

GPU

+1565%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 RTX 2080 SUPER run Apex Legends well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 109 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 102% 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 $664 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $280 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 3070 Ti for around $599 (Rank #37 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 RTX 2080 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 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.

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 RTX 2080 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 RTX 2080 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.