Hogwarts Legacy FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Quadro RTX A6000

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
low212 FPS
medium190 FPS
high142 FPS
ultra122 FPS
1440P
low146 FPS
medium129 FPS
high101 FPS
ultra92 FPS
4K
low86 FPS
medium75 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra55 FPS

Performance Report

Hogwarts Legacy

Quadro RTX A6000 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 122 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 92 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 55 to 86 FPS.

Official Requirements

The Quadro RTX A6000 is 23% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 126% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Quadro RTX A6000 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.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

Quadro RTX A6000:$3500
Official Launch Price: $4649
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $3965.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 122 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.053 fps/$0.048 fps/$0.036 fps/$0.031 fps/$
1440p0.037 fps/$0.033 fps/$0.025 fps/$0.023 fps/$
4k0.022 fps/$0.019 fps/$0.015 fps/$0.014 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|Quadro RTX A6000

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.

📈Analysis

At 1080p high, the Quadro RTX A6000 sets the ceiling at about 149 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 251 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 41% (FPS gap: 102 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your Quadro RTX A6000 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 29%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 35%
HighGPU Limits CPU 41%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 41%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 29%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 35%
HighGPU Limits CPU 41%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 41%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 29%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 35%
HighGPU Limits CPU 41%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 41%
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6600
RecommendedCore i7-8700
GPU - Quadro RTX A6000
gpu icon
22,798
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 960
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1080 Ti

Your CPU is 126% above and your GPU is 23% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+126%vsrecommended

GPU

+23%vsrecommended

CPU

+417%vsminimum

GPU

+187%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 9800X3D and Quadro RTX A6000 run Hogwarts Legacy well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the Quadro RTX A6000 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 92 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 23% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 126% above the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3965.38 ($465.38 CPU + $3500 GPU). Your Quadro RTX A6000 is currently the main performance bottleneck and its market value ($3500) is actually higher than newer, faster alternatives. Trading it or upgrading could yield immediate profit and performance gains. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell for around $2399 (Rank #299 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance while costing less than your current GPU.

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 Quadro RTX A6000 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.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Hogwarts Legacy?

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.

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 Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Quadro RTX A6000 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Hogwarts Legacy FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Quadro RTX A6000?

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.