Best Apex Legends settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1070 (2026)
On a NVIDIA GTX 1070 (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Apex Legends runs at roughly 86 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 87FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 87 | 86 |
| 1440p | 52 | 62 |
| 4K | 26 | 38 |
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Texture Streaming BudgetInsane-1% FPS
Texture sharpness, tied directly to your VRAM. "Insane" needs 8GB+ — match it to your card to avoid stutter.
Anti-AliasingTSAAbaseline
TSAA smooths edges cheaply. Some competitive players run None for maximum clarity and a few extra frames.
Sun Shadow DetailHighbaseline
The main shadow setting and a real GPU cost — Low/Medium is the standard competitive pick.
Spot Shadow DetailHighbaseline
Extra dynamic shadows. Disabling is a common FPS boost with little gameplay downside.
Volumetric LightingEnabledbaseline
God-rays and light shafts. Disabling gains frames in smoky, lit areas.
Ambient Occlusion QualityHighbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Cheap to lower; many pros disable it.
Model DetailHighbaseline
Character and weapon geometry detail. Modest cost; High looks best, Medium for frames.
Effects DetailHighbaseline
Explosions and ability effects. Lowering smooths chaotic final rings.
Texture Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps surfaces sharp at angles — effectively free, use 16x.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1070 get in Apex Legends?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1070 averages around 86 FPS at 1080p in Apex Legends — up from about 87 FPS with everything on High.
Can the NVIDIA GTX 1070 run Apex Legends at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1070 averages roughly 62 FPS in Apex Legends — a smooth experience.
What are the best Apex Legends settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1070?
Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Anti-Aliasing and Sun Shadow Detail 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.