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 13 to 40 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 8 to 24 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 4 to 8 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6400 is 3% below minimum GPU requirement for Hogwarts Legacy. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700).
Hogwarts Legacy supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The Radeon RX 6400 can use FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon RX 6400 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: $523. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 13 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.021 fps/$ | 0.015 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.015 fps/$ | 0.011 fps/$ | 0.010 fps/$ | 0.008 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 high, the Radeon RX 6400 sets the ceiling at about 5 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 91 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 95% (FPS gap: 86 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 6400 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 88% | GPU Limits CPU 89% | GPU Limits CPU 92% | GPU Limits CPU 93% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 88% | GPU Limits CPU 90% | GPU Limits CPU 93% | GPU Limits CPU 94% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 94% | GPU Limits CPU 95% | GPU Limits CPU 95% |
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) | CPU14% - 34% <> GPU50% - 72% <> | CPU14% - 35% <> GPU56% - 79% <> | CPU16% - 39% <> GPU64% - 85% <> | CPU18% - 39% <> GPU74% - 94% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU13% - 30% <> GPU68% - 89% <> | CPU13% - 29% <> GPU76% - 97% <> | CPU14% - 30% <> GPU87% - 97% <> | CPU12% - 30% <> GPU95% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU13% - 24% <> GPU88% - 100% <> | CPU12% - 23% <> GPU89% - 100% <> | CPU14% - 25% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU11% - 23% <> GPU98% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 6400 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 11% and 39% and GPU utilization between 50% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon RX 6400 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 72% at 1080p to 96% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 26% to 18%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the Radeon RX 6400 averages 98% usage (98-99%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 17% (11-23%). 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 26% and GPU 72%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 22% and GPU 88%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 18% and GPU 96%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 21% (13-29%) and GPU 86% (76-97%), which keeps Radeon RX 6400 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Radeon RX 6400 reaches 98% average load at 4K (Ultra 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 (3% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6400 will struggle to run Hogwarts Legacy at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 13 FPS which is classified as "struggling". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $523 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $139 GPU (Rank #36 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.
For Hogwarts Legacy, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 6400 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.
Yes! Hogwarts Legacy supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your Radeon RX 6400 is compatible with FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x 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 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.
