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 101 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 75 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 38 to 60 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Xeon D-1521 is 26% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Xeon D-1521 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p (low/medium/ultra), all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1890. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 101 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ | 0.040 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.032 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.020 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 medium, the Xeon D-1521 sets the ceiling at about 51 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 83 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 39% (FPS gap: 32 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 11/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your Xeon D-1521 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 34% | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 24% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 19% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 39% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 39% |
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) | CPU30% - 89% <> GPU40% - 41% <> | CPU36% - 87% <> GPU46% - 48% <> | CPU30% - 82% <> GPU54% - 59% <> | CPU26% - 76% <> GPU60% - 63% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU32% - 71% <> GPU47% - 64% <> | CPU34% - 67% <> GPU51% - 72% <> | CPU29% - 70% <> GPU56% - 80% <> | CPU26% - 64% <> GPU67% - 81% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU28% - 63% <> GPU89% - 91% <> | CPU28% - 59% <> GPU91% - 92% <> | CPU22% - 59% <> GPU91% - 95% <> | CPU15% - 52% <> GPU94% - 94% |
The Xeon D-1521 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 89% and GPU utilization between 40% and 95%. Xeon D-1521 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 51% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 57% to 41%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 94% usage (94-94%), while the Xeon D-1521 stays at 34% (15-52%). 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 57% and GPU 51%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 49% and GPU 65%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 41% and GPU 92%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 46% (28-63%) and GPU 90% (89-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon D-1521 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon D-1521 and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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. CPU is the limiting factor (26% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Xeon D-1521 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 68% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1890 ($241 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Xeon Platinum 8454H is a great upgrade option for around $6540 (Rank #1 for value).
For Hogwarts Legacy, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon D-1521 is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 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.
