Apex Legends
Apex Legends can feel slow because of rendering, a frame-rate limit or the connection. Those problems do not call for the same purchase. Measure what happens in your matches before choosing a graphics card from a minimum-specification list.
BUYING INTERPRETATION
These are new-card options, not proof that your present card is too slow. First check FPS at your chosen settings. The publisher's minimum row establishes a baseline and names no competitive refresh target.
Look for a same-game test close to your processor and graphics settings. A result from a faster test CPU should not become a promise for your system. Check the exact Canadian price before choosing between the listed models.
Use this shortlist when another demanding game or a higher-resolution target justifies the expense. Extra VRAM is not a treatment for high ping, packet loss or an active FPS cap.
The shortlist is for a new PC or an identified graphics limitation. It should not replace checking a frame cap, connection problem or another limiting component first.
PRIMARY SOURCE
| Profile | Official target | Official GPU | CPU · RAM | VRAM · storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Minimum · target not stated | GTX 950 · Radeon HD 7790 2GB | Core i3-6300 / FX-4350 equivalent6 GB | 2 GB75 GB |
| Recommended | Recommended · target not stated | GTX 970 · R9 290 | Ryzen 5 equivalent8 GB | Not stated75 GB |
EA documents the Performance Display option under Settings, then Gameplay. Enable it to watch FPS and connection information during play. Compare a quiet moment with an actual fight; do not treat the lobby counter as your match performance.
Repeat a comparable situation after lowering a few graphics settings, without changing the resolution or several other variables at once. A clear improvement is a reason to investigate graphics load; little change is a reason to check a cap, the CPU and other limits before buying. This check is useful direction, not a complete hardware diagnosis.
Calculated from 1,000 divided by the refresh rate, a 144Hz refresh interval is about 6.94ms; at 240Hz it is about 4.17ms. These are display intervals, not benchmarks. A CPU or GPU that cannot finish its work consistently within your target interval can limit the result; a high average FPS alone can hide uneven delivery.
If FPS remains steady while ping or packet loss worsens, investigate the connection first. Compare the upgrade's delivered CAD cost with the problem it actually solves. Replacing a graphics card is poor value when the interruption comes from somewhere else.
WHOLE SYSTEM
Core i3-6300 / FX-4350 equivalent; Ryzen 5 equivalent
Official profiles span 6–8 GB.
Official profiles state 2 GB where specified.
Official profiles state up to 75 GB; keep extra room for patches.
These PCs contain a GPU family listed above. This identifies matching hardware, not measured FPS: also verify CPU, RAM and settings against the official profile.
No complete PC in our catalog currently matches the listed families. Recheck the target profile before choosing another GPU. Browse PCs
METHOD
GPUStores compares publisher requirements with the technical sources linked in this guide. We have not tested these GPUs ourselves. Any third-party result belongs to the dated test and settings identified beside it. Buying advice and calculations are our analysis; they are not publisher requirements or a promise of performance on your PC.
An unspecified value remains unknown. Confirm delivered price and stock with the retailer before buying.
Our comparison method →Open the official source ↗FAQ
No. The cited store requirements contain no such target. Look for measurements with comparable CPU, settings and gameplay.
A GPU upgrade does not address network latency or packet loss. Use the performance display to separate connection trouble from rendering trouble.
Your current FPS, exact CPU, intended settings, a relevant replacement-card test, delivered CAD price and any required supporting upgrade.
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