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 132 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 132 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 105 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Xeon E5-2430L is 42% below recommended, but 22% above minimum.
The Xeon E5-2430L sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1899. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 132 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.055 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 low, the Xeon E5-2430L sets the ceiling at about 132 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 312 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 58% (FPS gap: 180 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 11/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your Xeon E5-2430L is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 58% | CPU Limits GPU 56% | CPU Limits GPU 56% | CPU Limits GPU 51% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 45% | CPU Limits GPU 39% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | Balanced | 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.
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) | CPU79% - 86% <> GPU86% - 89% <> | CPU78% - 83% <> GPU89% - 97% <> | CPU78% - 83% <> GPU88% - 97% <> | CPU66% - 76% <> GPU90% - 97% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU78% - 85% <> GPU87% - 89% <> | CPU77% - 82% <> GPU92% - 97% <> | CPU77% - 82% <> GPU91% - 97% <> | CPU65% - 76% <> GPU91% - 97% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU76% - 85% <> GPU87% - 89% <> | CPU75% - 82% <> GPU93% - 97% <> | CPU75% - 82% <> GPU92% - 98% <> | CPU63% - 76% <> GPU92% - 98% <> |
The Xeon E5-2430L + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 63% and 86% and GPU utilization between 86% and 98%. Xeon E5-2430L 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 92% at 1080p to 93% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 78% to 77%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 95% average at its highest-load preset, while the Xeon E5-2430L peaks at 82% 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 78% and GPU 92%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 78% and GPU 93%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 77% and GPU 93%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 71% (66-76%) and GPU 94% (90-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-2430L remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon E5-2430L and GeForce RTX 4090 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 42% below recommended and your GPU is 295% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Xeon E5-2430L paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 105 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 42% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1899 ($250 CPU + $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 Xeon Platinum 8454H is a great upgrade option for around $6540 (Rank #1 for value).
For Apex Legends, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E5-2430L 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
