Best Apex Legends Settings — Optimized for Your Hardware
Source Engine (Modified) DirectX 11 ReflexEasy(2/5)
Last verified: March 2026
Optimized Settings by Hardware Tier
| Setting | Budget GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT 60+ FPS @ 1080p | Mid RTX 3060 / RX 6700 XT 144+ FPS @ 1080p | High RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT 144+ FPS @ 1440p | Ultra RTX 4080+ / RX 7900 XTX 144+ FPS @ 1440p+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOV | 100–104 | 104–110 | 110 | 110 |
| V-Sync | Off | Off | Off | Off |
| Resolution | 1080p (or 1600×900) | 1920×1080 | 2560×1440 | 2560×1440+ |
| Anti-Aliasing | None | None | None or TSAA | TSAA |
| NVIDIA Reflex | Enabled | Enabled + Boost | Enabled + Boost | Enabled + Boost |
| Ambient Occlusion | Off | Off | Low | Medium |
| Texture Filtering | Bilinear | Aniso 2× | Aniso 4× | Aniso 8–16× |
| Spot Shadow Detail | Off | Off | Low | Low–Medium |
| Adaptive Resolution | 60 (safety net) | 0 (disabled) | 0 (disabled) | 0 (disabled) |
| Sun Shadow Coverage | Low | Low | Low–Medium | Medium–High |
| Volumetric Lighting | Off | Off | Off | Low |
| Model/Effects Detail | Low | Low | Low–Medium | Medium |
| Texture Streaming Budget | Low (2GB) | Medium (4GB) | High (6GB) | Ultra (8GB+) |
GPURTX 3060 / RX 6700 XT
Target144+ FPS @ 1080p
Expected FPS144–200
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| FOV | 104–110 |
| V-Sync | Off |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Anti-Aliasing | None |
| NVIDIA Reflex | Enabled + Boost |
| Ambient Occlusion | Off |
| Texture Filtering | Aniso 2× |
| Spot Shadow Detail | Off |
| Adaptive Resolution | 0 (disabled) |
| Sun Shadow Coverage | Low |
| Volumetric Lighting | Off |
| Model/Effects Detail | Low |
| Texture Streaming Budget | Medium (4GB) |
Top 5 FPS-Impacting Settings
These settings have the biggest impact on frame rate in Apex Legends. Adjust these first when optimizing performance.
- #1Ambient Occlusion (disabling gives +15–20%)
- #2Anti-Aliasing (+10–15%)
- #3All Shadow settings combined (+10–15%)
- #4Volumetric Lighting (+5–8%, up to +37% on laptops)
- #5Model/Effects Detail (+5–10%)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use our Mid tier: 1080p, FOV 104–110, Medium Texture Streaming (4GB), everything else Low/Off, NVIDIA Reflex Enabled + Boost. Expect 144–200 FPS for smooth competitive play.