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 14 to 83 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 11 to 45 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 4 to 16 FPS.
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation is 58% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 278% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).
The RTX 2000E Ada Generation 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: $1383. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 14 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.021 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ | 0.008 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.009 fps/$ | 0.004 fps/$ | 0.003 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 RTX 2000E Ada Generation sets the ceiling at about 4 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 116 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 97% (FPS gap: 112 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your RTX 2000E Ada Generation 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 67% | GPU Limits CPU 74% | GPU Limits CPU 85% | GPU Limits CPU 92% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 81% | GPU Limits CPU 85% | GPU Limits CPU 89% | GPU Limits CPU 94% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 91% | GPU Limits CPU 92% | GPU Limits CPU 96% | GPU Limits CPU 97% |
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) | CPU54% - 91% <> GPU94% - 98% <> | CPU47% - 89% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU48% - 90% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU48% - 91% <> GPU97% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU52% - 90% <> GPU94% - 98% <> | CPU46% - 87% <> GPU99% - 100% <> | CPU47% - 88% <> GPU98% - 99% <> | CPU48% - 89% <> GPU99% - 99% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU51% - 89% <> GPU94% - 98% <> | CPU45% - 87% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU46% - 88% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU47% - 89% <> GPU98% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX 2000E Ada Generation pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 45% and 91% and GPU utilization between 94% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays in a controlled operating range, while RTX 2000E Ada Generation carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 98% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 70% to 68%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation reaches 100% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 72% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 70% and GPU 98%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 68% and GPU 98%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 68% and GPU 98%. 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 72% (54-91%) and GPU 96% (94-98%), which keeps RTX 2000E Ada Generation 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 RTX 2000E Ada Generation 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 58% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 2000E Ada Generation will struggle to run Apex Legends at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 14 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1383 ($384 CPU + $999 GPU). Your RTX 2000E Ada Generation is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($999) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel) for around $900 (Rank #11 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.
For Apex Legends, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The RTX 2000E Ada Generation 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 RTX 2000E Ada Generation 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.
