Best GPU for Hogwarts Legacy in 2026— Benchmarked & Ranked
Last updated: July 2, 2026 · 15 GPUs tested
Our Top Picks
#1 Pick
RTX 5090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 169 FPS
#2 Pick
RTX 4090
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 130 FPS
#3 Pick
RTX 5080
- Avg FPS (1440p)
- 120 FPS
Full Benchmark Results — Hogwarts Legacy at 1440p
| Rank | GPU | Avg FPS | Price | FPS/$ | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTX 5090 | 169 | — | — | — |
| 2 | RTX 4090 | 130 | — | — | — |
| 3 | RTX 5080 | 120 | — | — | — |
| 4 | RX 7900 XTX | 114 | — | — | — |
| 5 | RTX 5070 TI | 112 | — | — | — |
| 6 | RX 7900 XT | 99 | — | — | — |
| 7 | RTX 5070 | 97 | — | — | — |
| 8 | RTX 4070 TI | 95 | $1599 | 0.059 | — |
| 9 | RX 7800 XT | 88 | — | — | — |
| 10 | RX 6800 XT | 85 | — | — | — |
| 11 | RTX 4070 | 85 | — | — | — |
| 12 | RTX 3080 | 83 | — | — | — |
| 13 | RX 7700 XT | 80 | — | — | — |
| 14 | RTX 3070 | 66 | — | — | — |
| 15 | RTX 3060 | 52 | — | — | — |
FPS data from PlanMyPC benchmarks and community reports. FPS/$ = average FPS divided by current lowest price — higher is better.
Performance by Resolution
1080p (Full HD)
RTX 5090
195 FPS
RTX 4090
150 FPS
RTX 5080
138 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
132 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
129 FPS
RTX 5070
120 FPS
RX 7900 XT
114 FPS
RX 7800 XT
110 FPS
RTX 4070
105 FPS
RX 6800 XT
105 FPS
1440p (Quad HD)
RTX 5090
169 FPS
RTX 4090
130 FPS
RTX 5080
120 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
114 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
112 FPS
RX 7900 XT
99 FPS
RTX 5070
97 FPS
RTX 4070 TI
95 FPS
RX 7800 XT
88 FPS
RX 6800 XT
85 FPS
4K (Ultra HD)
RTX 5090
117 FPS
RTX 4090
90 FPS
RTX 5080
83 FPS
RX 7900 XTX
79 FPS
RTX 5070 TI
77 FPS
RX 7900 XT
68 FPS
RTX 5070
57 FPS
RX 7800 XT
52 FPS
RTX 4070
50 FPS
RX 6800 XT
50 FPS
Best Value GPU for Hogwarts Legacy
RTX 4070 TI — Best FPS per Dollar
Delivers 95 FPS at 1440p for $1599, giving it the best FPS-per-dollar ratio (0.059) of any GPU we tested.
Hogwarts Legacy System Requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| gpu | GTX 960 / RX 470 | RTX 2080 Ti / RX 6800 XT |
| cpu | Intel i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel i7-10700K / Ryzen 7 5800X |
| ram | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| storage | 85 GB SSD | 85 GB SSD |
| os | Windows 10 | Windows 10/11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What GPU do I need to run Hogwarts Legacy at 60 FPS?
Based on our benchmark data, check the table above for the cheapest GPU that hits 60 FPS at your target resolution. Enable DLSS or FSR to lower the GPU requirement by roughly one tier.
Can I play Hogwarts Legacy at 4K?
Yes, but you'll need a high-end GPU. See the 4K section of our benchmark results for GPUs that deliver playable frame rates at 4K Ultra.
What is the best budget GPU for Hogwarts Legacy?
Look for the GPU with the highest FPS-per-dollar ratio in our benchmark table. The Best Value section highlights our top pick for budget-conscious builders.
Does Hogwarts Legacy support ray tracing and which GPU handles it best?
Check our benchmark results for RT-specific performance data. NVIDIA GPUs generally lead in ray tracing workloads thanks to dedicated RT cores and DLSS Frame Generation.
How much VRAM do I need for Hogwarts Legacy?
At 1080p and 1440p, 8 GB VRAM is usually sufficient. At 4K with high-res textures and ray tracing, 12 GB or more is recommended.
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