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 30 to 76 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 23 to 41 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 18 to 25 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is 44% below minimum GPU requirement for Hogwarts Legacy. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700).
The GeForce GTX 660 Ti sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $399. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 30 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.190 fps/$ | 0.135 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.103 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ | 0.045 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 ultra, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti sets the ceiling at about 26 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 178 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 85% (FPS gap: 152 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce GTX 660 Ti is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 78% | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 84% | GPU Limits CPU 85% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 79% | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 84% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 81% | GPU Limits CPU 81% | GPU Limits CPU 80% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
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) | CPU17% - 48% <> GPU88% - 91% <> | CPU18% - 48% <> GPU89% - 98% <> | CPU18% - 48% <> GPU94% - 97% <> | CPU25% - 54% <> GPU99% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU16% - 38% <> GPU93% - 96% <> | CPU18% - 37% <> GPU93% - 99% <> | CPU16% - 38% <> GPU96% - 99% <> | CPU19% - 42% <> GPU100% - 100% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU16% - 36% <> GPU93% - 98% <> | CPU17% - 36% <> GPU95% - 100% <> | CPU18% - 36% <> GPU97% - 100% <> | CPU19% - 40% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + GeForce GTX 660 Ti pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 16% and 54% and GPU utilization between 88% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce GTX 660 Ti carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 95% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 35% to 27%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the GeForce GTX 660 Ti averages 100% usage (99-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 40% (25-54%). 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 35% and GPU 95%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 28% and GPU 97%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 27% and GPU 98%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 32% (17-48%) and GPU 90% (88-91%), which keeps GeForce GTX 660 Ti well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti reaches 100% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Ultra while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (44% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce GTX 660 Ti will struggle to run Hogwarts Legacy at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 30 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $399 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $15 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Hogwarts Legacy, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 660 Ti is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 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 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.
