Apex Legends FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + RTX PRO 6000

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

Apex Legends - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
1440P
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra300 FPS
4K
low244 FPS
medium232 FPS
high228 FPS
ultra207 FPS

Performance Report

Apex Legends

RTX PRO 6000 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 333 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 300 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 207 FPS.

Official Requirements

The RTX PRO 6000 is 345% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 340% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The RTX PRO 6000 sets the FPS ceiling at all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

RTX PRO 6000:$8565
Official Launch Price: $8565
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $9030.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 333 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.046 fps/$0.042 fps/$0.039 fps/$0.037 fps/$
1440p0.041 fps/$0.037 fps/$0.036 fps/$0.033 fps/$
4k0.027 fps/$0.026 fps/$0.025 fps/$0.023 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|RTX PRO 6000

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

At 4k high, the RTX PRO 6000 sets the ceiling at about 204 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 234 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 30 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.

Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX PRO 6000 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 6%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 11%
HighGPU Limits CPU 13%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 13%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

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 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-6300
RecommendedCore i5-3570K
GPU - RTX PRO 6000
gpu icon
42,899
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 640
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 340% above and your GPU is 345% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+340%vsrecommended

GPU

+345%vsrecommended

CPU

+823%vsminimum

GPU

+3570%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 9800X3D and RTX PRO 6000 run Apex Legends well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the RTX PRO 6000 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 207 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 345% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 340% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $9030.38 ($465.38 CPU + $8565 GPU). Your RTX PRO 6000 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.

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

Your RTX PRO 6000 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: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.

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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX PRO 6000 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Apex Legends FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX PRO 6000?

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.