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 113 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 100 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 49 to 73 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Core i5-12400F is 10% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, all 4k settings), the Core i5-12400F determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p high), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 1440p (low/medium/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1759. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 113 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.109 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k low, the Core i5-12400F sets the ceiling at about 73 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 99 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 26% (FPS gap: 26 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Core i5-12400F 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 13% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 15% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 10% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 21% |
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) | CPU24% - 42% <> GPU45% - 70% <> | CPU30% - 46% <> GPU54% - 76% <> | CPU27% - 45% <> GPU65% - 85% <> | CPU21% - 50% <> GPU73% - 95% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU27% - 40% <> GPU67% - 87% <> | CPU29% - 40% <> GPU74% - 94% <> | CPU26% - 42% <> GPU85% - 96% <> | CPU21% - 46% <> GPU89% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU24% - 39% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU25% - 39% <> GPU94% - 100% <> | CPU21% - 41% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU15% - 37% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 50% and GPU utilization between 45% and 100%. Core i5-12400F 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 71% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 36% to 30%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i5-12400F stays at 26% (15-37%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 36% and GPU 71%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 34% and GPU 86%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 30% and GPU 98%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 34% (26-42%) and GPU 90% (85-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-12400F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Core i5-12400F 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 10% above and your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i5-12400F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 100 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 10% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1759 ($110 CPU (Rank #30 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. 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 i5-12400F 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, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p high.
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 Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
