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 102 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 85 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 46 to 72 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Xeon E5-2680 v4 is 2% below recommended, but 124% above minimum.
The Xeon E5-2680 v4 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1440p settings.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the Xeon E5-2680 v4 sets the ceiling at about 72 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 97 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 26% (FPS gap: 25 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 8/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 4/12.
Your Xeon E5-2680 v4 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 13% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 22% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 26% |
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) | CPU27% - 46% <> GPU37% - 37% | CPU31% - 47% <> GPU41% - 45% <> | CPU29% - 47% <> GPU47% - 55% <> | CPU28% - 53% <> GPU51% - 60% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU30% - 48% <> GPU44% - 59% <> | CPU32% - 47% <> GPU47% - 66% <> | CPU29% - 50% <> GPU51% - 74% <> | CPU29% - 53% <> GPU60% - 76% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU29% - 44% <> GPU86% - 91% <> | CPU27% - 40% <> GPU88% - 91% <> | CPU23% - 41% <> GPU89% - 94% <> | CPU19% - 37% <> GPU88% - 94% <> |
The Xeon E5-2680 v4 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 19% and 53% and GPU utilization between 37% and 94%. Xeon E5-2680 v4 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 47% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 38% to 33%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) High, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 92% usage (89-94%), while the Xeon E5-2680 v4 stays at 32% (23-41%). 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 38% and GPU 47%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 40% and GPU 60%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 33% and GPU 90%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 36% (29-44%) and GPU 88% (86-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E5-2680 v4 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Xeon E5-2680 v4 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 CPU is 2% below recommended and your GPU is 105% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Xeon E5-2680 v4 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 85 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 2% below the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Hogwarts Legacy, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E5-2680 v4 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, 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.
