What does 1% low FPS mean in Apex Legends benchmarks?

The 1% low FPS measures the worst-case frame rate during gameplay, the FPS that 99% of frames exceed. In this benchmark, the average is 320 FPS and the 1% low is 169 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Apex Legends

Name: Apex Legends Benchmark Data on RX 9070 XT + i5-14400F
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

17:42 played1mo agoPlayer_be30c5

RX 9070 XT

i5-14400F 16 GB

Avg Usage

48%GPU

95%CPU

89%RAM

320

FPSAverage

169

FPS1% Low

Resolution2560x1440

TexturesUltra (8 GB)

ShadowsHigh

ModelVery High

Tips & Tricks4

Critical CPU Usage

CPU usage hit 95% while GPU sat at 48%. Your GPU has headroom, upgrade the i5-14400F or close background apps to increase FPS.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 94% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

Single Channel RAM

RAM is running in single channel mode, halving memory bandwidth. Install a second stick to enable dual channel for a significant FPS boost, especially in CPU-limited games.

Vsync On

FPS was capped to 180Hz. Disable Vsync in Apex Legends settings to increase FPS.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 24:05Playtime 17:42

Excellent AVG at 180HzGood 1% at 180Hz

Max548 FPS

Avg320 FPS

1% Low169 FPS

0.1% Low81 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

GoodVRAM 57%Peak 82%

RX 9070 XT$649.99

48%Avg

82%Max

CPU Usage, %

CriticalPeak 100%

i5-14400F$199.95

95%Avg

100%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 53°C

RX 9070 XT$649.99

48°CAvg

53°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 59°C

i5-14400F$199.95

55°CAvg

59°CMax

RAM Usage, %

HighPeak 94%

16 GBDDR5-5600

89%Avg

94%Max

Background Processes

Zoom into FPS drops or usage spikes on charts above to see which apps were active.

No background process data available

Background apps are private

Apex Legends on RX 9070 XT + i5-14400F: 320 FPS at 1440p

RX 9070 XT benchmark: 320 FPS avg, 169 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with i5-14400F and 16GB RAM. GPU 48°C, CPU 55°C. Some frame drops below 180 Hz. CPU bottleneck, i5-14400F at 95%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 180HzGood 1% at 180Hz

320AVG FPS

1691% LOW

180

1691%

548MAX

320AVG

1440pmonitor180HzSome frame drops below 180 FPS

developer_boardGPU

GoodPeak 82%

RX 9070 XT

Usage

48% / 82%

Temp

48°C / 53°C

Has headroom: your GPU can handle more

memoryCPU

CriticalPeak 100%

i5-14400F

Usage

95% / 100%

Temp

55°C / 59°C

Maxed out: pinned near 100% throughout the session

timerPlaytime

00:17:42Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

HighPeak 94%

16 GB DDR5-5600

Usage

89% / 94%

Running tight at 16GB: upgrading to 32GB would help

compressBottleneck

20%

80%

RX 9070 XTCPU Limitedarrow_forwardi5-14400F

i5-14400F is holding back your GPU: upgrade it to unlock more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Resolution2560x1440

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR55600 MHz · Single Channel

89%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

WD_BLACK SN770 1TB1 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

Gigabyte B760M C V3B760M · LGA1700

Windows 11

AMD Driver 32.0.23033.1002

2560x1440 @ 180Hz

Screenshots

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Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RX 9070 XT get in Apex Legends at 1440p?expand_more

RX 9070 XT delivers 320 FPS average in Apex Legends at 1440p. 1% lows hit 169 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs i5-14400F bottlenecking RX 9070 XT in Apex Legends?expand_more

Yes, i5-14400F shows signs of a CPU bottleneck at 95% usage while RX 9070 XT sits at 48%. A faster processor would unlock higher FPS.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Apex Legends?expand_more

Apex Legends used 89% of 16GB RAM. Running tight, upgrading to 32GB is recommended if you multitask.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RX 9070 XT reached 48°C and the i5-14400F reached 55°C. Both within safe limits for gaming.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 169 FPS vs 320 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Apex Legends?expand_more

Your CPU is the limiting factor, lower CPU-heavy settings like draw distance, physics, and NPC density. Check the Tips & Tricks section above for specific fixes based on your benchmark data, including background apps, driver issues, and hardware settings.

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