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 237 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 213 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 117 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X is 225% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (medium/high/ultra)), the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (high/ultra)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2189. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 237 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.097 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p high, the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X sets the ceiling at about 270 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 314 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 44 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 3/12 cells, GPU limits 2/12, balanced 7/12.
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 9% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 14% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% | GPU Limits CPU 8% |
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) | CPU50% - 74% <> GPU74% - 85% <> | CPU49% - 74% <> GPU91% - 97% <> | CPU51% - 74% <> GPU91% - 96% <> | CPU33% - 61% <> GPU93% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU50% - 72% <> GPU74% - 85% <> | CPU49% - 71% <> GPU95% - 97% <> | CPU50% - 71% <> GPU95% - 97% <> | CPU32% - 61% <> GPU94% - 97% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU48% - 71% <> GPU75% - 85% <> | CPU47% - 71% <> GPU97% - 98% <> | CPU49% - 71% <> GPU97% - 97% | CPU31% - 61% <> GPU97% - 97% |
The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 31% and 74% and GPU utilization between 74% and 98%. Ryzen Threadripper 2950X stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 91% at 1080p to 93% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 58% to 56%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 98% usage (97-98%), while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X stays at 59% (47-71%). 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 58% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 57% and GPU 92%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 56% and GPU 93%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 62% (49-74%) and GPU 94% (91-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 2950X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 98% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Medium while the Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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 225% 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 Threadripper 2950X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 117 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 225% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2189 ($540 CPU (Rank #331 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Apex Legends, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen Threadripper 2950X 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. GPU fully utilized at: 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 Threadripper 2950X 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.
