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 93 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 79 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 42 to 73 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 105% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) for Hogwarts Legacy. The Xeon E7-8857 v2 is 105% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-8700).
The Xeon E7-8857 v2 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, 1440p ultra, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $4644. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 93 FPS, equivalent to 0.02 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.041 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.017 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.016 fps/$ | 0.013 fps/$ | 0.011 fps/$ | 0.009 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 ultra, the Xeon E7-8857 v2 sets the ceiling at about 42 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 62 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 32% (FPS gap: 20 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Xeon E7-8857 v2 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 16% | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 30% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 14% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 32% |
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% - 56% <> GPU44% - 61% <> | CPU33% - 57% <> GPU55% - 71% <> | CPU32% - 57% <> GPU63% - 80% <> | CPU28% - 61% <> GPU70% - 92% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU31% - 58% <> GPU66% - 85% <> | CPU33% - 57% <> GPU74% - 93% <> | CPU32% - 60% <> GPU85% - 95% <> | CPU29% - 61% <> GPU90% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU26% - 53% <> GPU94% - 99% <> | CPU26% - 50% <> GPU93% - 100% <> | CPU21% - 52% <> GPU95% - 99% <> | CPU17% - 47% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Xeon E7-8857 v2 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 17% and 61% and GPU utilization between 44% and 100%. Xeon E7-8857 v2 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 67% at 1080p to 97% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 44% to 37%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 stays at 32% (17-47%). 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 44% and GPU 67%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 45% and GPU 86%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 37% and GPU 97%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 46% (32-60%) and GPU 90% (85-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E7-8857 v2 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Xeon E7-8857 v2 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 CPU is 105% above and your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Xeon E7-8857 v2 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Hogwarts Legacy smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 79 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 105% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 105% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4644 ($2995 CPU (Rank #496 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Xeon E7-8857 v2 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Xeon Platinum 8571N is a great upgrade option for around $599 (Rank #60 for value) while costing less than your current CPU.
Your Xeon E7-8857 v2 is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Hogwarts Legacy performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 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 Xeon E7-8857 v2 and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
