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Best Apex Legends settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (2026)

On a Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Apex Legends runs at roughly 62 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 48FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) is a handheld 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 runs well at 1080p — about 62 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 48 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 62 FPS at 1080p and 47 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 27 FPS at 4K. Apex Legends doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings below.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p4862
1440p2947
4K1627
Recommended settings
Anti-AliasingNone+6% FPS
TSAA smooths edges cheaply. Some competitive players run None for maximum clarity and a few extra frames.
Sun Shadow DetailMedium+5% FPS
The main shadow setting and a real GPU cost — Low/Medium is the standard competitive pick.
Volumetric LightingDisabled+5% FPS
God-rays and light shafts. Disabling gains frames in smoky, lit areas.
Sun Shadow CoverageLow+5% FPS
How wide an area gets sun shadows. Low is a common competitive saving.
Spot Shadow DetailLow+3% FPS
Extra dynamic shadows. Disabling is a common FPS boost with little gameplay downside.
Ambient Occlusion QualityLow+2% FPS
Soft contact shadows. Cheap to lower; many pros disable it.
Texture Streaming BudgetInsane-1% FPS
Texture sharpness, tied directly to your VRAM. "Insane" needs 8GB+ — match it to your card to avoid stutter.
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.
Dynamic Spot ShadowsEnabledbaseline
Moving shadows from spot lights. Disabling frees a few frames indoors.
RagdollsHighbaseline
Death-body physics detail. Nearly free; set to taste.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Apex Legends?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages around 62 FPS at 1080p in Apex Legends — up from about 48 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Apex Legends at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages roughly 47 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 Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?

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.