Apex Legends
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 950
- Recommended
- Radeon R9 290
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~73 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~46 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Free To Play
- Release
- Nov 4, 2020
- Developer
- Respawn
- Publisher
- Electronic Arts
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.
Free to PlayMultiplayerBattle RoyaleFPSShooterFirst-PersonPvPActionHero ShooterTeam-Based
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What you need for Apex Legends
Apex Legends needs about a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 9050 4GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB | Ryzen 5 3600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3070 | Core i5-9400F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Arc A770 16GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Apex Legends →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 50 | 35 | 21 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 70 | 49 | 29 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 105 | 74 | 44 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 115 | 81 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 125 | 88 | 53 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 130 | 91 | 55 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 145 | 102 | 61 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 148 | 103 | 62 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 173 | 121 | 72 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 218 | 152 | 91 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 243 | 170 | 102 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 250 | 175 | 105 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 227 | 137 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 236 | 142 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 226 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Apex Legends system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD FX 4350 or Equivalent, Intel Core i3 6300 or Equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Ryzen 5 CPU or Equivalent No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB), NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 950 | AMD Radeon™ R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | — |
| Storage | 75 GB | 75 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | ~3.8GB for 1 localized language | ~3.8GB for 1 localized language |
Source: Steam.
Apex Legends on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat_other
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat_other
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗Unsupported anti cheat_other
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 46 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 38 ultra | Meets minimum |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 44 ultra | Meets minimum |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 39 ultra | Meets minimum |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 39 ultra | Meets minimum |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 0
- Steam achievements
- 12
- Metacritic
- 88
- Engine
- Source
- Series
- Titanfall
- Features
- Multi-playerPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesChat Speech-to-textPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support
- Languages (14)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Arabic
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese
Latest news & patches
- Apex Legends: Latest Update - 09/23/2026Patch2026-09-23
- Apex Legends: Latest Update - 09/22/2026Patch2026-09-22
- Apex Legends VS Street Fighter 6 Event2026-09-22
- Apex Legends: Latest Update - 09/21/2026Patch2026-09-21
- An Update from the Anti Cheat Team - 09/18/2026Patch2026-09-18
- Apex Legends: Latest Update 9/17/2026Patch2026-09-17
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Apex Legends run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Apex Legends's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~50 fps at 1080p high (range 40–60, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the medium preset. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 2 GB the game requires at minimum. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB (~73 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Apex Legends run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Apex Legends Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~46 fps on the ultra preset (range 37–56, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Apex Legends at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9050 4GB or faster: ~63 fps (range 50–76, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs an Arc A770 16GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Apex Legends by brand.
Can I run Apex Legends on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~65 fps (range 52–78, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~68 fps at 1080p low. Apex Legends on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Apex Legends need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 6 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Apex Legends. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum.
How much storage does Apex Legends take?
Apex Legends needs 75 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is 64-bit Windows 10.