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 238 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 249 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 146 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Xeon E7-4880 v2 is 434% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).
At lower resolutions (1080p (medium/high/ultra)), the Xeon E7-4880 v2 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 1440p settings, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1834. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 238 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.158 fps/$ | 0.145 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.130 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.168 fps/$ | 0.160 fps/$ | 0.160 fps/$ | 0.136 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.080 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 high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 147 FPS, while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 has headroom up to 193 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 24% (FPS gap: 46 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon E7-4880 v2 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 14% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 24% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
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) | CPU26% - 41% <> GPU61% - 84% <> | CPU25% - 41% <> GPU88% - 97% <> | CPU26% - 41% <> GPU88% - 96% <> | CPU25% - 40% <> GPU90% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU25% - 39% <> GPU62% - 84% <> | CPU24% - 38% <> GPU91% - 97% <> | CPU25% - 38% <> GPU91% - 96% <> | CPU24% - 40% <> GPU91% - 96% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU23% - 39% <> GPU62% - 84% <> | CPU22% - 38% <> GPU92% - 98% <> | CPU23% - 38% <> GPU92% - 97% <> | CPU22% - 40% <> GPU92% - 97% <> |
The Xeon E7-4880 v2 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 22% and 41% and GPU utilization between 61% and 98%. Xeon E7-4880 v2 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 87% at 1080p to 89% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 33% to 31%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 95% usage (92-98%), while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 stays at 30% (22-38%). 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 33% and GPU 87%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 32% and GPU 89%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 31% and GPU 89%. 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 33% (25-41%) and GPU 92% (88-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E7-4880 v2 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 95% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Medium while the Xeon E7-4880 v2 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 434% 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 Xeon E7-4880 v2 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 146 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 434% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1834 ($185 CPU (Rank #524 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 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: 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p 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 Xeon E7-4880 v2 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.
