How to Enable 120 FPS on Apex Legends for PS5

As a competitive Apex Legends player, getting the highest frames per second (FPS) matters. When every millisecond counts in a firefight, you need your PS5 to render every frame possible. While we await the official 120 FPS update for Apex on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, here’s how to maximize your current FPS today – and make sure your gear meets the specs required once 120 FPS drops into King‘s Canyon.

Set PS5 to Performance Mode for Higher FPS Now

The PS5 doesn‘t currently allow setting specific FPS caps for games. But you can set the system to favor performance over visual quality for extra speed:

1. Go to your PS5 Settings > System > Performance Mode
2. Restart Apex Legends – you should get 70-100+ FPS at 1080p resolution

Enabling Performance Mode forces the stunning PS5 hardware to focus computing power on achieving higher framerates rather than 4K graphics.

How the PS5’s Impressive Specs Boost FPS

The PS5 packs a custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU clocked at 3.5GHz and a 10.28 teraflop RDNA 2 GPU – far exceeding the base PS4‘s specs. This unlocks higher FPS in Apex Legends right now:

More Raw GPU Compute Power

• The PS5 GPU has 36 compute units vs 18 in the PS4
• This doubles simultaneous workloads for rendering graphics

Faster Load Times

• The built-in SSD storage slashes level loading down to 2-4 seconds
• Getting into matches faster means more time actually fragging enemies!

New Geometry Engine

• The PS5 geometry engine has 2x the throughput of PS4 geometry pipelines
• Handling 2x objects on-screen with better culling optimization prevents wasted render cycles

Support for Variable Refresh Rates

• From 48Hz to 120Hz, refresh sync smooths fluctuating FPS for reduced tearing artifacts

And this is just the start…as developers further tap into the PS5‘s horsepower, Apex will hit even higher framerates.

How the Xbox Series X Compares on FPS

The Xbox Series X matches the PS5‘s blistering specs, while the Series S makes some tradeoffs hitting 1440p gaming at 60 FPS in most titles. All three consoles will support the Apex Legends 120 FPS update.

The Xbox Series X maintains a slight edge in brute force. But as seen with PS4 Pro vs. Xbox One X debates, the actual differences come down to developer optimization and platform-specific enhancements. Ultimately, it’s a win for gamers no matter which next-gen console they have!

Graphics Rendering Techniques That Enable High FPS

Driving max FPS requires advanced rendering techniques translating graphics workloads into actual display pixels. Here are some methods game developers use:

Resolution Scaling: Dynamically reduces render resolution to lighten GPU load during intense scenes while using temporal upscaling to maintain sharpness. Quality loss is imperceptible during high motion.

Variable Rate Shading (VRS): Selectively reduces shading rate in areas that won‘t impact visual quality significantly. This optimization saves GPU cycles for improved FPS payout.

Backface Culling: Automatically omits rendering triangles facing away from the camera POV since players won‘t notice anyway. Another clever optimization boost!

As the Apex Legends engine leverages these optimizations, PS5 owners will reap higher FPS even before hitting 120…

Multiplatform Games With 120+ FPS Support

The battlefield advantage you’ll gain from 120+ FPS against 60 FPS opponents is dramatic. Human reaction time averages around 250ms, so saving 2-4ms per frame rapidly improves input response.

Here are the trailblazing titles offering 120 fps modes so far:

Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War (120 FPS @ 1440p)
Dirt 5 (120 FPS @ 4K)
Devil May Cry V Special Edition (120 FPS)
Rainbow Six Siege (120 FPS @ 1440p)

Given the explosive reception of 120+ FPS by competitive gamers, we expect at least 50% of 2023 cross-platform releases will include it based on adoption trends after new capabilities arise (e.g. 60 fps standard last generation).

The additional computational overhead requires optimization effort by developers. But it delivers tangible improvements in moment-to-moment responsiveness, especially for fast-paced online shooters and fighters.

Gear Up With the Right PS5 Monitor or TV for 120 FPS

Ensuring your display can actually showcase the upgrade to 120 FPS is crucial. Here are the monitor and TV specs you’ll need once 120 FPS drops for Apex Legends on PS5:

BenQ and ASUS gaming monitors meet these specs at reasonable prices. High-end 2022 LG OLED TVs are fantastic future-proof options for playing Apex Legends in your living room at 4K 120hz on mammoth display sizes!

Here is a comparison of monitor tiers for 120 FPS gaming:

While pro esports gamers opt for 1080p 360Hz displays prioritizing reaction time over resolution, 4K 120Hz monitors balance visual fidelity and ultra responsiveness. And they enable appreciating next-gen games‘ stunning art direction at higher levels!

The Frame Rate Revolution Arrives on PS5

Console generations are defined by breakthrough capabilities. The era of 60fps gaming made fluid responsive play the norm last generation, forever changing expectations. Now 120fps ushers a new generation where lightning quick reflexes directly translate into measurable competitive edges previously unattainable.

Similar to the profound gameplay improvements felt going from 30fps to 60fps just a few years ago, mastering the 120fps battlefield dynamics in Apex Legends and other PS5 titles unlocks game-changing advantages. Take full control and enjoy witnessing skill expression at higher levels than ever!

So crank Performance Mode, upgrade your gear, and prepare to dominate the Apex Arena as this technical revolution drops for PS5. See you over the supply bins, amigos! First heels on ground gets the R-99 here…