All setups › NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti › Apex Legends

Best Apex Legends settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Apex Legends runs at roughly 57 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 35FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Apex Legends is a lightweight, high-frame-rate esports title. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is playable at 1080p — about 57 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 35 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 57 FPS at 1080p and 34 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 20 FPS at 4K. Apex Legends doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings below.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	35	57
1440p	21	34
4K	12	20

Recommended settings

Sun Shadow DetailLow+10% FPS

The main shadow setting and a real GPU cost — Low/Medium is the standard competitive pick.

Anti-AliasingNone+6% FPS

TSAA smooths edges cheaply. Some competitive players run None for maximum clarity and a few extra frames.

Spot Shadow DetailDisabled+6% FPS

Extra dynamic shadows. Disabling is a common FPS boost with little gameplay downside.

Volumetric LightingDisabled+5% FPS

God-rays and light shafts. Disabling gains frames in smoky, lit areas.

Ambient Occlusion QualityDisabled+5% FPS

Soft contact shadows. Cheap to lower; many pros disable it.

Sun Shadow CoverageLow+5% FPS

How wide an area gets sun shadows. Low is a common competitive saving.

Model DetailLow+4% FPS

Character and weapon geometry detail. Modest cost; High looks best, Medium for frames.

Effects DetailLow+4% FPS

Explosions and ability effects. Lowering smooths chaotic final rings.

Dynamic Spot ShadowsDisabled+4% FPS

Moving shadows from spot lights. Disabling frees a few frames indoors.

RagdollsLow+2% FPS

Death-body physics detail. Nearly free; set to taste.

Texture Streaming BudgetInsane-1% FPS

Texture sharpness, tied directly to your VRAM. "Insane" needs 8GB+ — match it to your card to avoid stutter.

Texture Filtering16xbaseline

Keeps surfaces sharp at angles — effectively free, use 16x.

⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →

🎯 Can the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti run Apex Legends? See the verdict →

Apex Legends on other GPUs

Other games on the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti

Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti get in Apex Legends?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti averages around 57 FPS at 1080p in Apex Legends — up from about 35 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti run Apex Legends at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti averages roughly 34 FPS in Apex Legends; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Apex Legends settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Sun Shadow Detail and Anti-Aliasing down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.