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Can I run Apex Legends?
Apex Legends's official minimum spec names the Radeon HD 7790 and FX 4350 with 6 GB RAM; its recommended spec the Radeon R9 290. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Apex Legends official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB), NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 950 | AMD FX 4350 or Equivalent, Intel Core i3 6300 or Equivalent | 6 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | AMD Radeon™ R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970 | Ryzen 5 CPU or Equivalent | 8 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: ~3.8GB for 1 localized language
Recommended: ~3.8GB for 1 localized language
Recommended CPU is "Ryzen 5 CPU or Equivalent": we use a Ryzen 5 1600.
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Apex Legends needs a GPU score of about 34: the 52nd most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: PUBG: Battlegrounds, Red Dead Redemption 2, Lies of P, Forza Horizon 5.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~14 2 GB VRAM | ~16 6 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~34 4 GB VRAM | ~41 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1440p High | ~54 8 GB VRAM | ~41 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 4K High | ~92 12 GB VRAM | ~41 8 GB RAM | Arc B580 £306.28 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
Cheapest GPUs for Apex Legends at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Apex Legends?
AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 (2 GB), NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 950; AMD FX 4350 or Equivalent, Intel Core i3 6300 or Equivalent; 6 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Apex Legends?
AMD Radeon™ R9 290, NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970; Ryzen 5 CPU or Equivalent; 8 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Apex Legends?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Apex Legends at 1440p?
About 54 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Apex Legends need?
6 GB for the minimum spec and 8 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.