Apex LegendsFPS onXeon Gold 6423N&GeForce RTX 4090

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
medium287 FPS
high283 FPS
ultra270 FPS
1440P
low300 FPS
medium300 FPS
high300 FPS
ultra277 FPS
4K
low237 FPS
medium213 FPS
high200 FPS
ultra164 FPS

Performance Report

Apex Legends

GeForce RTX 4090 + Xeon Gold 6423N
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 270 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 277 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 164 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 295% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 970) for Apex Legends. The Xeon Gold 6423N is 533% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3570K).

⚙️Bottleneck Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4090 determines the performance ceiling at all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, executing at maximum capacity. The system is well balanced at all 1080p settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Xeon Gold 6423N:$2161(updated 2/11/2026)
Official Launch Price: $2161

Combo price: $3810. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 270 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.081 fps/$0.075 fps/$0.074 fps/$0.071 fps/$
1440p0.084 fps/$0.081 fps/$0.079 fps/$0.073 fps/$
4k0.062 fps/$0.056 fps/$0.052 fps/$0.043 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Xeon Gold 6423N|GeForce RTX 4090
📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 158 FPS, while the Xeon Gold 6423N has headroom up to 215 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 27% (FPS gap: 57 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 8/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Xeon Gold 6423N frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 18%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 17%
HighGPU Limits CPU 16%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 16%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 24%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 27%
HighGPU Limits CPU 27%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 24%
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.

The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, 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 - Xeon Gold 6423N
cpu icon
57,434
Your Score
MinimumCore i3-6300
RecommendedCore i5-3570K
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GT 640
RecommendedGeForce GTX 970

Your CPU is 533% above and your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+533%vsrecommended

GPU

+295%vsrecommended

CPU

+1226%vsminimum

GPU

+3160%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 Xeon Gold 6423N and GeForce RTX 4090 run Apex Legends well?

Yes, the Xeon Gold 6423N paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Apex Legends smoothly up to 4k achieving around 164 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 295% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 533% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3810 ($2161 CPU (Rank #324 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.

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

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.

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 Xeon Gold 6423N and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Apex Legends FPS estimates for the Xeon Gold 6423N and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.