Can I Run Apex Legends™?
Respawn · 2020
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Can You Run Apex Legends™?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Apex Legends™’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Apex Legends™ — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB), NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 950 | AMD Radeon™ R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | AMD FX 4350 or Equivalent, Intel Core i3 6300 or Equivalent | Ryzen 5 CPU or Equivalent |
| RAM | 16 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Apex Legends™ is a demanding action game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 77 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 35 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 146 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying. It's also free to play, so testing it on your hardware costs nothing.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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Apex Legends™ System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Apex Legends™, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD FX 4350 or Equivalent, Intel Core i3 6300 or Equivalent | Ryzen 5 CPU or Equivalent |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB), NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 950 | AMD Radeon™ R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 75 GB available space | 75 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: AMD FX 4350 or Equivalent, Intel Core i3 6300 or Equivalent Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB), NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 950 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 75 GB available space Additional Notes: ~3.8GB for 1 localized language
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64-bit Windows 10 Processor: Ryzen 5 CPU or Equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon™ R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 75 GB available space Additional Notes: ~3.8GB for 1 localized language
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Apex Legends™ — FAQ
Can I run Apex Legends™?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 77 FPS at 1080p in Apex Legends™. Budget GPUs get about 35 FPS and high-end GPUs around 146 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Apex Legends™?+
Apex Legends™ needs at least a AMD FX 4350 or Equivalent, Intel Core i3 6300 or Equivalent processor, a AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB), NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 950 graphics card, 6GB of RAM, 75 GB available space of storage, running 64-bit Windows 10.
Can Apex Legends™ run without a graphics card?+
No — Apex Legends™ is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB), NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 950).
How much RAM does Apex Legends™ need?+
Apex Legends™ officially requires a minimum of 6GB of RAM, with 8GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.