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 139 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 109 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 71 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Core i9-12900E is 59% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/high), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Core i9-12900E still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2149. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 139 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p high, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 108 FPS, while the Core i9-12900E has headroom up to 135 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 20% (FPS gap: 27 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 11/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i9-12900E frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 19% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 14% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 15% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 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.
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) | CPU27% - 39% <> GPU45% - 62% <> | CPU28% - 40% <> GPU56% - 71% <> | CPU30% - 44% <> GPU63% - 81% <> | CPU30% - 51% <> GPU70% - 91% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU28% - 37% <> GPU66% - 85% <> | CPU28% - 37% <> GPU75% - 93% <> | CPU30% - 39% <> GPU85% - 96% <> | CPU31% - 45% <> GPU90% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU20% - 28% <> GPU93% - 99% <> | CPU19% - 28% <> GPU93% - 100% <> | CPU21% - 31% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU20% - 36% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
The Core i9-12900E + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 19% and 51% and GPU utilization between 45% and 100%. Core i9-12900E 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 68% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 36% to 26%.
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 i9-12900E stays at 28% (20-36%). 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 36% and GPU 68%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 34% and GPU 86%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 26% 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 34% (30-39%) and GPU 90% (85-96%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-12900E 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 i9-12900E 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 59% above and your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-12900E paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 4k achieving around 71 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 59% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2149 ($500 CPU (Rank #325 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, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 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 Core i9-12900E 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.
