Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 950
- CPU
- FX 4350 / i3 6300
- RAM
- 6 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Apex Legends System Requirements
- 75 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- No Mac version
- Out 2/4/2019
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 970AMDR9 290
- CPU
- Ryzen 5 CPU
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 8 GB
Apex Legends is a light game; most modern hardware handles it well. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then texture quality if VRAM is tight.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 950Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pR9 290Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 3050Below an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRX 5600 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 3050Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 3060 8GBBelow an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIAGTX 970AMDR9 290CPU
Ryzen 5 CPU
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
8 GB
Settings
High
If the frame rate dips below 60 FPS on High, lower shadows or effects to Medium first.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 950 | NVIDIAGTX 970AMDR9 290 | NVIDIARTX 3050AMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3050AMDRX 5600 XTIntelArc A580 | NVIDIARTX 3060 8GBAMDRX 6650 XTIntelArc A580 |
| CPU | FX 4350 / i3 6300 | Ryzen 5 CPU | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 8 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 75 GB available space · DirectX: Version 12
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ≈ | ≈ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Apex Legends
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MIntelIntel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra)or better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4050 LaptopAMDRX 7600Sor better
Apex Legends on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Unsupported
Valve tested it: the game does not run on Steam Deck.
Apex Legends on consoles
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Nintendo Switch 2
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play Apex Legends on Mac?
No. On Steam, Apex Legends is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Apex Legends?
The PC version needs about 75 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Apex Legends?
GTX 950 / HD 7790 (2 GB), FX 4350 / i3 6300, 6 GB RAM, 64-bit Windows 10. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Apex Legends?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Apex Legends?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Apex Legends?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Apex Legends?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Intel Arc Graphics (Core Ultra), RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M.
Can you play Apex Legends on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is Apex Legends on Mac?
No. On Steam, Apex Legends is Windows only.
Buy Apex Legends
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system