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, frame rates range from 39 to 131 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 33 to 79 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 11 to 33 FPS.
The Radeon RX 9070 XT is 179% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 278% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).
The Radeon RX 9070 XT 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: $1084. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 39 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.010 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 RX 9070 XT sets the ceiling at about 9 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 176 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 95% (FPS gap: 167 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 9070 XT 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 59% | GPU Limits CPU 66% | GPU Limits CPU 80% | GPU Limits CPU 89% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 78% | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 92% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 87% | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 95% |
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) | CPU20% - 39% <> GPU74% - 85% <> | CPU18% - 37% <> GPU93% - 99% <> | CPU20% - 38% <> GPU92% - 99% <> | CPU19% - 31% <> GPU93% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU20% - 35% <> GPU75% - 86% <> | CPU18% - 34% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 34% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 31% <> GPU94% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU19% - 37% <> GPU75% - 86% <> | CPU17% - 35% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU18% - 35% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 33% <> GPU95% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 9070 XT pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 17% and 39% and GPU utilization between 74% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon RX 9070 XT carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 92% at 1080p to 94% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 28% to 27%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1440p (2K QHD) Medium, the Radeon RX 9070 XT averages 98% usage (95-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 26% (18-34%). 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 28% and GPU 92%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 26% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 27% and GPU 94%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 30% (20-39%) and GPU 80% (74-85%), which keeps Radeon RX 9070 XT well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Radeon RX 9070 XT 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.
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 179% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 9070 XT will struggle to run Apex Legends at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 39 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1084 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $700 GPU (Rank #64 Value)). Your Radeon RX 9070 XT provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4080 for around $1199 (Rank #61 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
Your Radeon RX 9070 XT is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Apex Legends performance right now. GPU fully utilized 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 Radeon RX 9070 XT 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.
