Hogwarts LegacyFPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

Hogwarts Legacy

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.

Hogwarts Legacy - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low130 FPS
medium106 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra67 FPS
1440P
low83 FPS
medium68 FPS
high56 FPS
ultra46 FPS
4K
low46 FPS
medium37 FPS
high33 FPS
ultra28 FPS

Performance Report

Hogwarts Legacy

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 67 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 46 to 83 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 28 to 46 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is 18% below recommended, but 92% above minimum for Hogwarts Legacy. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700).

AI Acceleration

Hogwarts Legacy supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB can use FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB:$280(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $329
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $664. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 67 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.196 fps/$0.160 fps/$0.125 fps/$0.101 fps/$
1440p0.125 fps/$0.102 fps/$0.084 fps/$0.069 fps/$
4k0.069 fps/$0.056 fps/$0.050 fps/$0.042 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB sets the ceiling at about 32 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 105 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 70% (FPS gap: 73 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 64%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 68%
HighGPU Limits CPU 68%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 67%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 62%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 67%
HighGPU Limits CPU 69%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 68%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 67%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 70%
HighGPU Limits CPU 68%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 68%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Hogwarts Legacy Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600
RecommendedCore i7-8700
GPU - GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
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15,208
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 960
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1080 Ti

Your CPU is 94% below recommended and your GPU is 18% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+94%vsrecommended

GPU

-18%vsrecommended

CPU

+344%vsminimum

GPU

+92%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 960
Processor: Core i5-6600
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 85 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Processor: Core i7-8700
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 85 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB run Hogwarts Legacy well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 67 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 18% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Hogwarts Legacy?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $664 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $280 GPU (Rank #40 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Hogwarts Legacy performance?

For Hogwarts Legacy, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Hogwarts Legacy?

Yes! Hogwarts Legacy supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is compatible with FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Hogwarts Legacy?

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.

6How accurate are these Hogwarts Legacy FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

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.