Hogwarts Legacy
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 960 · Core i5-6600K
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1080 Ti · Core i7-8700
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Arc A770 8GB (~61 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~34 fps medium (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, RPG
- Release
- Feb 10, 2023
- Developer
- Avalanche Software
- Publisher
- Warner Bros. Games
Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world.
MagicOpen WorldFantasySingleplayerAdventureRPGCharacter CustomizationExplorationStory RichThird Person
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What you need for Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy needs about an Arc A770 8GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Arc A770 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 5070 | Ryzen 5 7600 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 4090 | Ryzen 7 5800X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Hogwarts Legacy →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 22 | 16 | 9 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 31 | 22 | 13 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 47 | 33 | 20 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 51 | 36 | 21 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 56 | 39 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 58 | 40 | 24 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 64 | 45 | 27 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 66 | 46 | 28 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 77 | 54 | 32 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 108 | 75 | 45 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 111 | 78 | 47 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 144 | 101 | 61 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 150 | 105 | 63 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 239 | 167 | 100 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Hogwarts Legacy system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | 64-bit Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz) | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB | NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Video memory | 4 GB | — |
| Storage | 85 GB | 85 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD (Preferred), HDD (Supported), 720p/30 fps, Low Quality Settings | SSD, 1080p/60 fps, High Quality Settings |
Source: Steam.
Hogwarts Legacy on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗First time setup requires active internet connection
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 34 medium | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 36 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 32 medium | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 37 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 37 low | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 2
- Steam achievements
- 45
- Metacritic
- 83
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- Series
- Harry Potter
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportIn-App PurchasesAdjustable Text SizeCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsNarrated Game MenusDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround SoundSteam CloudHDR availableFamily Sharing
- Languages (14)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America
Latest news & patches
- Astronomer's Hat Offer Ends Soon!2026-09-23
- Back to Hogwarts2026-08-27
- Celebrate Harry Potter's 25th Anniversary!2026-05-27
- Butterbeer Season Sale!2026-03-16
- Hogwarts Anniversary Sale!2026-02-05
- Hogwarts Legacy PC Hotfix Patch – 12/03/2025Patch2025-12-03
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Hogwarts Legacy run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Hogwarts Legacy's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~38 fps at 1080p low (range 30–45, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. 60 fps at 1080p is out of reach. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 4 GB the game requires at minimum. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Arc A770 8GB (~61 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Hogwarts Legacy run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Hogwarts Legacy Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~34 fps on the medium preset (range 27–41, medium confidence, ±20%). Our spec-based model is conservative for games tuned for Steam Deck; Valve's test result comes first. 60 fps is out of reach; 40 fps works on low. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Hogwarts Legacy at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high an Arc A770 8GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Hogwarts Legacy by brand.
Can I run Hogwarts Legacy on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~30 fps at 1080p low. Hogwarts Legacy on the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Hogwarts Legacy need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 16 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Hogwarts Legacy. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 4 GB at minimum.
How much storage does Hogwarts Legacy take?
Hogwarts Legacy needs 85 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is 64-bit Windows 10.