Known for high VRAM consumption, this game can easily saturate 8GB cards with its detailed textures. 16GB of system RAM is the minimum, with 32GB being ideal for a stutter-free experience in the open world.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, frame rates range from 33 to 83 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 25 to 56 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 15 to 31 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Core i3-7300T is 46% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Core i3-7300T sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1777. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 33 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.019 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.008 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Core i3-7300T sets the ceiling at about 33 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 136 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 76% (FPS gap: 103 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i3-7300T is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 63% | CPU Limits GPU 66% | CPU Limits GPU 72% | CPU Limits GPU 76% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 60% | CPU Limits GPU 63% | CPU Limits GPU 72% | CPU Limits GPU 73% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 69% | CPU Limits GPU 71% | CPU Limits GPU 76% | CPU Limits GPU 76% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU97% - 98% <> GPU29% - 66% <> | CPU99% - 99% GPU37% - 75% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU43% - 83% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU50% - 92% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU99% - 99% GPU34% - 87% <> | CPU99% - 99% GPU40% - 94% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU47% - 98% <> | CPU100% - 100% GPU54% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU83% - 100% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU84% - 100% <> | CPU98% - 100% <> GPU84% - 100% <> | CPU97% - 100% <> GPU87% - 100% <> |
The Core i3-7300T + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 97% and 100% and GPU utilization between 29% and 100%. Core i3-7300T reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 60% at 1080p to 93% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 99% to 99%.
Load is mixed under heavier presets. The Core i3-7300T peaks at 100% average and the GeForce RTX 4090 peaks at 94% average, so both components contribute meaningfully to frame delivery depending on scene complexity and settings.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 99% and GPU 60%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 99% and GPU 69%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 99% and GPU 93%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 99% (98-100%) and GPU 92% (83-100%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-7300T remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i3-7300T and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (46% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Core i3-7300T and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Hogwarts Legacy at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 33 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1777 ($128 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Hogwarts Legacy, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-7300T is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Hogwarts Legacy does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Hogwarts Legacy requires at minimum a Core i5-6600 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 960 (GPU) with 16 GB RAM and 85 GB (SSD) storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-8700 and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti with 16 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Hogwarts Legacy FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
