Hogwarts Legacy System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Hogwarts Legacy
Developer:
Avalanche Software
Publisher:
Warner Bros Games
Release date:
10 February 2023 (1 year ago)
User score:
4.1 / 5 (2055 votes)
Hardware demand level:
5.5 / 10 - significantly demanding

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Official Hogwarts Legacy system requirements for PC

To run Hogwarts Legacy, you'll need at least 16 GB of RAM and 85 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 960, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 5700 XT. As for your CPU, an Core i5-6600 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-8700 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2 GHz)
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
85 GB
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 10
DirectX:
Version 12

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2 GHz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 GHz)
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
85 GB
Operating system:
64-bit Windows 10
DirectX:
Version 12

Hogwarts Legacy performance on your PC


Hogwarts Legacy performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.8x faster than GeForce GTX 960 and roughly equal in performance to Radeon RX 5700 XT. Your graphics card can run Hogwarts Legacy at recommended settings according to Avalanche Software.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Hogwarts Legacy FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 1080p
170−180
medium settings / 1080p
130−140
high settings / 1080p
100−110
ultra settings / 1080p
90−95
QHD / 1440p
40−45
4K / 2160p
35−40

Hogwarts Legacy performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-8700

Core i5-12400 is 1.5x faster than Core i7-8700. Your CPU can run Hogwarts Legacy at recommended settings according to Avalanche Software.


FAQ

When was Hogwarts Legacy released?
Hogwarts Legacy was released on 10 February 2023.
How much RAM do I need for Hogwarts Legacy?
You need a minimum of 16 GB RAM for Hogwarts Legacy.
How many GB is Hogwarts Legacy?
Hogwarts Legacy occupies about 85 GB of disk space.
Is Hogwarts Legacy a demanding game?
Hogwarts Legacy is a significantly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 5.5 out of 10.

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