Apex LegendsFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&Radeon R9 370

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

Performance Report

Apex Legends

Radeon R9 370 + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

✅Official Requirements

The Radeon R9 370 is 51% below recommended, but 304% above minimum for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 278% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).

✅FPS Ceiling Analysis

No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The Radeon R9 370 and Ryzen 7 7800X3D stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.

💰Value Analysis

📊Predicted Hardware Utilization for Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon R9 370

1080p (Full HD)

Low
CPU29% - 36%
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GPU83% - 96%
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Medium
CPU30% - 34%
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GPU93% - 100%
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High
CPU30% - 36%
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GPU92% - 99%
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Ultra
CPU30% - 34%
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GPU93% - 100%
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1440p (2K QHD)

Low
CPU28% - 33%
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GPU83% - 96%
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Medium
CPU28% - 31%
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GPU96% - 100%
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High
CPU28% - 32%
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GPU96% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU29% - 32%
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GPU96% - 100%
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4K (Ultra HD)

Low
CPU26% - 33%
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GPU84% - 96%
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Medium
CPU27% - 31%
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GPU97% - 100%
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High
CPU27% - 32%
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GPU96% - 100%
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Ultra
CPU28% - 32%
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GPU96% - 100%
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Performance Summary

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon R9 370 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 26% and 36% and GPU utilization between 83% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon R9 370 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 95% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 32% to 30%.

Load Interpretation

From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Medium, the Radeon R9 370 averages 98% usage (96-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 30% (28-31%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.

Resolution Scaling

At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 32% and GPU 95%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 30% and GPU 96%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 30% and GPU 96%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.

Optimal Settings Recommendation

1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 32% (29-36%) and GPU 90% (83-96%), which keeps Radeon R9 370 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.

Upgrade Insight

Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Radeon R9 370 reaches 98% average load at 1440p (2K QHD) Medium while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.

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.

  • High GPU Load: You typically want to see High GPU Utilization (90%+) and moderate CPU usage when visual settings are heavy. This indicates the graphics pipeline is under strong load, but the exact FPS limiter should still be confirmed by the FPS ceiling analysis.
  • High CPU Load: If you see High CPU Utilization (85%+) paired with lower GPU utilization, the processor is handling a disproportionate share of frame preparation and game logic. That can point to CPU-side pressure, but it should not be treated as a direct replacement for FPS ceiling analysis.
  • Low CPU and GPU Load: If both CPU and GPU utilization are relatively low, it means the hardware is waiting on something else. This could be a game engine limitation, poorly optimized code, or an artificial framerate cap like VSync holding performance back. It does not mean both parts are equally fast in FPS terms.

Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.

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
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34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-6300
RecommendedCore i5-3570K
GPU - Radeon R9 370
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4,722
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 640
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 278% below recommended and your GPU is 51% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+278%vsrecommended

GPU

-51%vsrecommended

CPU

+692%vsminimum

GPU

+304%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 Radeon R9 370 run Apex Legends well?

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon R9 370 will struggle to run Apex Legends at smooth framerates.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $439 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $55 GPU). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.

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

This setup is already well-balanced for Apex Legends. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon R9 370 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Apex Legends?

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.

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Apex Legends FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon R9 370?

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.

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