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 101 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 89 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 44 to 72 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Core i9-9940X is 59% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700).
Hogwarts Legacy supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 2x-3x frame rate boost.
The Core i9-9940X sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1440p settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2499. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 101 FPS, equivalent to 0.04 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.052 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.021 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 i9-9940X sets the ceiling at about 44 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 62 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 18 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.
Your Core i9-9940X 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 14% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 23% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 29% |
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.
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 i9-9940X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 89 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 $2499 ($850 CPU (Rank #379 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i9-9940X is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($850) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.
For Hogwarts Legacy, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i9-9940X 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Yes! Hogwarts Legacy supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 2x-3x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
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 i9-9940X 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.
