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 88 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 63 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 33 to 60 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Core i7-6700K is 49% below recommended, but 16% above minimum.
The Core i7-6700K 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: $1791. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 88 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.104 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.049 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.034 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.023 fps/$ | 0.018 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 i7-6700K sets the ceiling at about 33 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 62 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 47% (FPS gap: 29 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i7-6700K 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 17% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 34% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 32% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 47% |
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) | CPU42% - 48% <> GPU45% - 66% <> | CPU48% - 49% <> GPU56% - 75% <> | CPU45% - 49% <> GPU65% - 85% <> | CPU47% - 55% <> GPU74% - 94% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU45% - 52% <> GPU67% - 86% <> | CPU47% - 50% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU44% - 53% <> GPU85% - 97% <> | CPU47% - 58% <> GPU88% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU38% - 46% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU37% - 43% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU31% - 43% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU27% - 38% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Core i7-6700K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 27% and 58% and GPU utilization between 45% and 100%. Core i7-6700K 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 70% at 1080p to 99% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 48% to 38%.
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 i7-6700K stays at 32% (27-38%). 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 48% and GPU 70%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 49% and GPU 86%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 38% and GPU 99%. 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 48% (44-53%) and GPU 91% (85-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-6700K 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 i7-6700K 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 49% 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 i7-6700K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 63 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 49% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1791 ($142 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 i7-6700K 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.
