Apex Legends is well-optimised but its settings interact with hardware in ways that are not always obvious. The right configuration depends on your GPU tier and what you are optimising for β raw frame rate, visual clarity, or a balance.
The Most Important Setting Nobody Mentions
Texture Streaming Budget β This setting determines how much VRAM Apex uses for textures. Setting it below your GPU's VRAM causes texture pop-in and hitching that feels like network lag but is actually a VRAM overflow issue.
- 4GB VRAM GPUs: Low (2GB)
- 6GB VRAM GPUs: Medium (4GB)
- 8GB VRAM GPUs: High (6GB)
- 10GB+ VRAM GPUs: Extra High (8GB)
Get this right before adjusting anything else.
Settings by GPU Tier
High-end (RTX 4070 Ti and above):
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Texture Quality | High |
| Texture Filtering | Anisotropic 16x |
| Ambient Occlusion | SSAO |
| Model Quality | High |
| Shadow Quality | Medium |
| Effects Quality | Low |
| Impact Marks | Low |
| Ragdolls | Low |
Mid-range (RTX 3060, RX 6600 XT):
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Texture Quality | Medium |
| Texture Filtering | Bilinear |
| Ambient Occlusion | Off |
| Model Quality | Medium |
| Shadow Quality | Low |
| Effects Quality | Low |
| Impact Marks | Low |
| Ragdolls | Low |
Anti-Aliasing in Apex
TSAA β Temporal AA, the Apex default. Slight blurring but stable image.
None β Sharper but aliased; some players prefer it for tracking targets.
NVIDIA DLSS / AMD FSR β Available on newer GPU options; Quality mode is a good balance.
Monitor OSD for Apex
Apex has bright outdoor areas and dark indoor zones. Shadow Boost / Black Equalizer at 3β4 helps with building interiors and final-ring close-quarters situations.
Community Configurations
Apex players have submitted their hardware-specific settings at BestSettingsFor.com/games/apex-legends. You can filter by GPU to compare against players on similar hardware.
