Hogwarts Legacy FPS & GPU Guide
Estimated FPS for Hogwarts Legacy on every popular graphics card at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, the cheapest card that clears each target, and the builds that run it well. Figures are honest estimates at high settings, native resolution (upscaling raises them) - not lab measurements.
144 FPS at 1440p
Needs DLSS / FSR upscaling
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Estimated FPS in Hogwarts Legacy at 1440p, paired with a fast CPU, high settings, native (no DLSS/FSR - upscaling raises these). This game is CPU-limited, so a weak CPU caps these regardless of GPU. Modeled estimates, not benchmarks.
Minimum (1080p 60)
CPU: Intel Core i9-10900K
GPU: AMD Radeon VII
Recommended (1440p high)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
GPU: AMD RX 6650 XT
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What graphics card do I need to run Hogwarts Legacy at 1440p?
For a smooth 60 FPS at 1440p (high settings, no upscaling), you want at least an AMD RX 6650 XT (around $169). Faster cards give you headroom for higher refresh rates or ray tracing.
Is Hogwarts Legacy CPU or GPU intensive?
Hogwarts Legacy leans on your CPU - a weak processor will cap your frame rate no matter how strong the GPU. Pair a modern 6-8 core chip (Ryzen 5/7 or Core i5/i7) with your card.
What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 5090 get in Hogwarts Legacy?
Paired with a fast CPU, the NVIDIA RTX 5090 pushes roughly 172 FPS at 1080p, 125 at 1440p, and 75 at 4K in Hogwarts Legacy (native, high settings - upscaling raises these).
Can my PC run Hogwarts Legacy?
At a minimum you'll want around an AMD Radeon VII for 1080p 60 FPS. Not sure if your exact parts are up to it? Run our free bottleneck checker to see your estimated FPS.
FPS estimates are modeled from GPU/CPU performance tiers and each game's typical demands - honest ranges, not measured benchmarks. Real numbers vary with settings, drivers, upscaling (DLSS/FSR), and scene. Prices are approximate; confirm at the retailer.