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 62 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 50 to 82 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 28 to 42 FPS.
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is 26% below recommended, but 73% above minimum for Hogwarts Legacy. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 126% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700).
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $565.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 62 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.195 fps/$ | 0.159 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.145 fps/$ | 0.120 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1080p high, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti sets the ceiling at about 72 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 251 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 71% (FPS gap: 179 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 71% | GPU Limits CPU 71% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 71% | GPU Limits CPU 71% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 66% | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 71% | GPU Limits CPU 71% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 126% below recommended and your GPU is 26% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
+126%vsrecommended
-26%vsrecommended
+417%vsminimum
+73%vsminimum
Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce GTX 980 Ti can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 26% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 126% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $565.38 ($465.38 CPU + $100 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 3070 for around $499 (Rank #137 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Hogwarts Legacy, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth 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.
