Apex Legends
About Apex Legends
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale developed by Respawn Entertainment, set in the Titanfall universe. Players choose from a roster of "Legends" — each with unique abilities — and team up in squads of three across 60-player matches. What sets it apart from other battle royales is its emphasis on team-based ability play and its fluid movement system (sliding, wall-climbing, ziplines). Since its 2019 launch, the game has received continuous seasonal updates adding new maps, weapons, and Legends. It also has a strong competitive esports scene, where a fast-paced shooter experience makes high, stable FPS a real competitive advantage.
Apex Legends System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
Apex Legends — Estimated FPS by GPU
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 243 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 223 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 167 |
| RTX 3060 | 144 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 106 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Apex Legends system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 / Radeon HD 7730, Intel Core i3-6300 / AMD FX-4350, 6 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon R9 290, Intel Core i5-3570K / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB.
How many FPS will Apex Legends run at, and can my PC handle it?
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 243 FPS in Apex Legends on the RTX 4090, 167 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 106 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
For Apex Legends, the minimum configuration is NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 / Radeon HD 7730, Intel Core i3-6300 / AMD FX-4350, 6 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon R9 290, Intel Core i5-3570K / AMD FX-8350, 8 GB. Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in Apex Legends?
In fast competitive shooters like this, favour frame rate over looks: use low shadow and effects quality, keep textures moderate, and cap FPS slightly below your monitor's refresh rate for steadier frame times. Apex Legends recommends 16 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game