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, all quality settings exceed 100 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 82 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 41 to 72 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Core i5-10400F is 26% below recommended, but 69% above minimum.
The Core i5-10400F determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 1440p (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1751. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 100 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.023 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k ultra, the Core i5-10400F sets the ceiling at about 41 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 62 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 34% (FPS gap: 21 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Core i5-10400F 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 6% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 26% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 34% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU33% - 48% <> GPU45% - 70% <> | CPU38% - 53% <> GPU52% - 76% <> | CPU34% - 50% <> GPU64% - 84% <> | CPU24% - 50% <> GPU74% - 94% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU33% - 43% <> GPU67% - 87% <> | CPU36% - 44% <> GPU73% - 93% <> | CPU33% - 45% <> GPU83% - 95% <> | CPU25% - 46% <> GPU89% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU29% - 42% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU30% - 42% <> GPU92% - 99% <> | CPU24% - 44% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU15% - 37% <> GPU99% - 99% |
The Core i5-10400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 53% and GPU utilization between 45% and 99%. Core i5-10400F keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 70% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 41% to 33%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (99-99%), while the Core i5-10400F stays at 26% (15-37%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 41% and GPU 70%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 38% and GPU 86%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 33% and GPU 98%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 39% (33-45%) and GPU 89% (83-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-10400F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Core i5-10400F still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
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 CPU is 26% below recommended and your GPU is 105% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i5-10400F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 82 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 26% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1751 ($102 CPU (Rank #107 Value) + $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 i5-10400F 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 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth 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.
