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 107 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 94 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 36 to 75 FPS.
The Quadro M6000 24GB is 21% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 278% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).
The Quadro M6000 24GB 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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $984. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 107 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.192 fps/$ | 0.164 fps/$ | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.157 fps/$ | 0.135 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.096 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Quadro M6000 24GB sets the ceiling at about 30 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 178 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 83% (FPS gap: 148 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Quadro M6000 24GB is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 57% | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 71% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 60% | GPU Limits CPU 66% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 83% |
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) | CPU29% - 40% <> GPU80% - 85% <> | CPU28% - 39% <> GPU79% - 99% <> | CPU31% - 41% <> GPU79% - 98% <> | CPU30% - 36% <> GPU79% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU28% - 36% <> GPU82% - 86% <> | CPU27% - 35% <> GPU82% - 100% <> | CPU29% - 36% <> GPU81% - 99% <> | CPU30% - 37% <> GPU81% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU27% - 36% <> GPU82% - 86% <> | CPU26% - 35% <> GPU83% - 100% <> | CPU27% - 35% <> GPU82% - 100% <> | CPU28% - 37% <> GPU82% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Quadro M6000 24GB pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 26% and 41% and GPU utilization between 79% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Quadro M6000 24GB carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 87% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 34% to 31%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the Quadro M6000 24GB averages 92% usage (83-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 30% (26-35%). 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 34% and GPU 87%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 32% and GPU 89%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 31% and GPU 90%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 36% (31-41%) and GPU 88% (79-98%), which keeps Quadro M6000 24GB well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Quadro M6000 24GB 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 278% above and your GPU is 21% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Quadro M6000 24GB can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 94 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 21% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $984 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $600 GPU (Rank #109 Value)). 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 Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #11 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Apex Legends, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Quadro M6000 24GB 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Quadro M6000 24GB 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.
