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Can I run Hogwarts Legacy?
Hogwarts Legacy's official minimum spec names the GeForce GTX 960 4GB and Core i5-6600 with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GeForce 1080 Ti. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62 (PCHUB.UK).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Hogwarts Legacy official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 720p Low | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB | Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz) | 16 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770 | Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz) | 16 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: SSD (Preferred), HDD (Supported), 720p/30 fps, Low Quality Settings
Recommended: SSD, 1080p/60 fps, High Quality Settings
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Hogwarts Legacy needs a GPU score of about 88: the 15th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, The Last of Us Part I, Grand Theft Auto V (Enhanced), ARC Raiders.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~47 4 GB VRAM | ~35 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PCHUB.UK |
| 1080p High | ~88 8 GB VRAM | ~53 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~141 8 GB VRAM | ~53 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PCHUB.UK | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~238 12 GB VRAM | ~53 16 GB RAM | RX 9070 XT £799.99 · Scan | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Hogwarts Legacy at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Hogwarts Legacy?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB; Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz); 16 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Hogwarts Legacy?
NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770; Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz); 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Hogwarts Legacy?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Hogwarts Legacy at 1440p?
About 141 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62.
How much RAM does Hogwarts Legacy need?
16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
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How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.