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 124 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 84 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 54 to 95 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Core i7-8086K is 20% below recommended, but 82% above minimum.
At lower resolutions (1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra), the Core i7-8086K determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p low), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 1080p (medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high), 4k (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1827. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 124 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.132 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 4k ultra, the Core i7-8086K sets the ceiling at about 54 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 62 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 8 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 7/12.
The Core i7-8086K and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 7% | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 11% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 13% |
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.
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 20% 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 i7-8086K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 84 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 20% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1827 ($178 CPU (Rank #250 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 i7-8086K 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 ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low.
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.
