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 44 to 115 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 32 to 71 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 18 to 39 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Core i5-8600T is 48% below recommended, but 19% above minimum.
The Core i5-8600T 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: $1862. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 44 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.062 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.023 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.021 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the Core i5-8600T sets the ceiling at about 18 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 62 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 71% (FPS gap: 44 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i5-8600T 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 49% | CPU Limits GPU 51% | CPU Limits GPU 60% | CPU Limits GPU 66% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 66% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 70% | CPU Limits GPU 71% |
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) | CPU30% - 48% <> GPU46% - 70% <> | CPU36% - 50% <> GPU55% - 76% <> | CPU30% - 50% <> GPU66% - 85% <> | CPU23% - 53% <> GPU74% - 94% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU32% - 50% <> GPU68% - 87% <> | CPU35% - 50% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU29% - 52% <> GPU86% - 95% <> | CPU24% - 52% <> GPU89% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU29% - 45% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU29% - 42% <> GPU94% - 99% <> | CPU23% - 43% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU14% - 36% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Core i5-8600T + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 14% and 53% and GPU utilization between 46% and 100%. Core i5-8600T keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 71% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 40% to 33%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i5-8600T stays at 25% (14-36%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 40% and GPU 71%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 40% and GPU 87%, 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 40% (29-52%) and GPU 90% (86-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-8600T 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 i5-8600T still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 CPU is 48% 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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The Core i5-8600T and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Hogwarts Legacy at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 44 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1862 ($213 CPU (Rank #365 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 i5-8600T 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 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.
