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, frame rates range from 20 to 27 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 15 to 27 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 11 to 19 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 is 86% below minimum CPU requirement.
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p low), the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1440p ultra, 4k (high/ultra)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, 1440p (medium/high), 4k (low/medium).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1699. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 20 FPS, equivalent to 0.01 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.012 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ | 0.014 fps/$ | 0.009 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.011 fps/$ | 0.009 fps/$ | 0.008 fps/$ | 0.006 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the Pentium Extreme Edition 955 sets the ceiling at about 27 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 70 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 61% (FPS gap: 43 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 3/12, balanced 5/12.
Your Pentium Extreme Edition 955 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 61% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 31% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 36% | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 30% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 48% |
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (86% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Pentium Extreme Edition 955 and GeForce RTX 4090 will struggle to run Hogwarts Legacy at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 20 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1699 ($50 CPU + $1649 GPU). 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 Pentium Extreme Edition 955 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, 1440p low. GPU fully utilized at: 1440p ultra, 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor 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.
