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 81 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 69 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 28 to 55 FPS.
The Radeon R9 290 is 15% below recommended, but 600% above minimum for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 278% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).
Apex Legends supports: AFMF. The Radeon R9 290 can use AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon R9 290 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: $434. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 81 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.334 fps/$ | 0.283 fps/$ | 0.212 fps/$ | 0.187 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.265 fps/$ | 0.228 fps/$ | 0.196 fps/$ | 0.159 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.127 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.065 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 Radeon R9 290 sets the ceiling at about 23 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 178 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 87% (FPS gap: 155 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon R9 290 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 60% | GPU Limits CPU 67% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 78% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 74% | GPU Limits CPU 78% | GPU Limits CPU 82% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 84% | GPU Limits CPU 87% |
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.
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% below recommended and your GPU is 15% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon R9 290 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 15% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 278% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $434 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $50 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.
For Apex Legends, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon R9 290 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.
Yes! Apex Legends supports AFMF, and your Radeon R9 290 is compatible with AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
