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 127 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 85 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 55 to 102 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Core i7-9700K is 19% below recommended, but 86% above minimum.
At lower resolutions (1440p ultra), the Core i7-9700K 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/ultra), 1440p (low/medium/high), all 4k settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1849. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 127 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.043 fps/$ | 0.037 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This CPU/GPU pair is mostly balanced in Hogwarts Legacy. Across tested presets: GPU limits in 1/12, CPU limits in 1/12, and balanced in 10/12. Peak observed performance in the sampled cells is around 241 FPS.
The Core i7-9700K 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 | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
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) | CPU28% - 40% <> GPU45% - 70% <> | CPU30% - 41% <> GPU54% - 77% <> | CPU32% - 44% <> GPU64% - 86% <> | CPU34% - 52% <> GPU74% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU31% - 43% <> GPU66% - 87% <> | CPU31% - 43% <> GPU74% - 95% <> | CPU32% - 45% <> GPU84% - 97% <> | CPU33% - 54% <> GPU89% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU21% - 28% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU20% - 27% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU21% - 24% <> GPU97% - 99% <> | CPU19% - 30% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Core i7-9700K + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 19% and 54% and GPU utilization between 45% and 100%. Core i7-9700K 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 99% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 38% to 24%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Core i7-9700K stays at 24% (19-30%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 38% and GPU 71%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 39% and GPU 86%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 24% 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 38% (32-45%) and GPU 90% (84-97%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-9700K 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 i7-9700K 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 19% 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 i7-9700K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 85 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 19% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1849 ($200 CPU (Rank #274 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Hogwarts Legacy performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low. CPU-limited at: 1440p 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.
