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 247 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 190 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 101 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Ryzen 9 7940HS is 230% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).
The Ryzen 9 7940HS determines the performance ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra), while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1080p low, 1440p low, 4k low.
At 1440p high, the Ryzen 9 7940HS sets the ceiling at about 203 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 231 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 28 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
The Ryzen 9 7940HS and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU49% - 65% <> GPU71% - 85% <> | CPU48% - 64% <> GPU80% - 99% <> | CPU49% - 64% <> GPU79% - 98% <> | CPU32% - 53% <> GPU80% - 98% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU48% - 62% <> GPU72% - 85% <> | CPU47% - 61% <> GPU81% - 99% <> | CPU48% - 61% <> GPU81% - 98% <> | CPU31% - 53% <> GPU80% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU48% - 61% <> GPU72% - 86% <> | CPU47% - 61% <> GPU82% - 99% <> | CPU48% - 61% <> GPU82% - 99% <> | CPU31% - 52% <> GPU81% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 9 7940HS + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 31% and 65% and GPU utilization between 71% and 99%. Ryzen 9 7940HS keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 86% at 1080p to 87% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 53% to 51%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1080p (Full HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 90% usage (80-99%), while the Ryzen 9 7940HS stays at 56% (48-64%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 53% and GPU 86%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 51% and GPU 87%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 51% and GPU 87%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 56% (49-64%) and GPU 88% (79-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 9 7940HS remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 9 7940HS and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
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 230% above and your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 9 7940HS paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 101 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 230% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Apex Legends, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 9 7940HS is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 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 9 7940HS and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
