How much RAM does Apex Legends™ need?

Apex Legends™ lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.

Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Apex Legends™?

It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

Apex Legends™ System Requirements

Nov 4, 2020ActionAdventureFree To Play

Apex Legends™, released Nov 4, 2020, is an action / adventure game from Respawn. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 graphics with an Intel Core i5-6500-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

Add to list View my list →

Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Apex Legends™ call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950-class graphics, AMD FX-6300-class processor, 6 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Apex Legends™ call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6500-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 75 GB of storage.

Component	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	AMD FX-6300	Intel Core i5-6500
GPU	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
RAM	6 GB	8 GB
Storage	75 GB	75 GB

Original published requirement text

Minimum: 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: 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

Best GPU for Apex Legends™

Full GPU guide →

Apex Legends™'s stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$220

score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

View on Amazon

Other options at this level

Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7600 · 8GB~$260Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$290Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$310Buy

Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.

Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350

score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

View on Amazon

Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$370Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy

Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.

Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430

score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

View on Amazon

Other options at this level

AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$480Buy
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Find
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$590Buy

Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.

Best CPU for Apex Legends™

Full CPU guide →

Apex Legends™'s stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-6500 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$110

score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

View on Amazon

Other options at this level

Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
Intel Core i5-12400F ~$130Buy

Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.

Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$80

score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

View on Amazon

Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$110Buy
AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$130Buy
Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Find

Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.

Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$125

score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

View on Amazon

Other options at this level

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$160Buy
Intel Core i5-14400F ~$190Buy
Intel Core i5-13500 ~$210Buy

Prices are approximate, not live Amazon prices — the link opens the current listing on your regional Amazon. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases.

Recommended PC build for Apex Legends™

Full build guide →

Want the whole tower speced out? Our Apex Legends™ build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run Apex Legends™?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Apex Legends™?: Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Apex Legends™'s NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Apex Legends™?: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Apex Legends™'s Intel Core i5-6500 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Apex Legends™?: Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for Apex Legends™?: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does Apex Legends™ need?: Apex Legends™ lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 still enough for Apex Legends™?: It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.