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Can My PC Run Hogwarts Legacy?

Pick your graphics card, processor and RAM below and we compare them with the official Hogwarts Legacy system requirements. You get a clear answer, the settings to use and what to upgrade if your PC falls short.

Min. GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB
Min. CPU
Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz)
Min. RAM
16 GB
Storage
85 GB
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Can your PC run Hogwarts Legacy?

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Official Hogwarts Legacy PC requirements
MinimumRecommended
OS64-bit Windows 1064-bit Windows 10
CPUIntel 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)
RAM16 GB16 GB
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GBNVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770
Storage85 GB85 GB

Source: official Hogwarts Legacy website. Results are estimates based on relative hardware performance.

Hogwarts Legacy system requirements

MinimumRecommended
Operating system64-bit Windows 1064-bit Windows 10
ProcessorIntel 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)
Memory16 GB16 GB
Graphics cardNVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GBNVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770
Storage85 GB85 GB

Source: store.steampowered.com. Requirements can change with game updates.

What graphics card and processor do you need for Hogwarts Legacy?

The official lists only name one or two parts. These are other common parts with the same performance, so you can see quickly where your PC stands.

MinimumLow settings, 1080p or lower
Graphics card
GTX 960, GTX 1650, RX 6500 XT, R9 380 / 280X / 390
Processor
Ryzen 3 1200, i5-2500K / 3570K, i7-2600 / 3770
RAM
16 GB
RecommendedMedium – High settings, 1080p
Graphics card
GTX 1080 / 1080 Ti, RX 6600, RTX 3060, RX 5700
Processor
i7-8700 / 8700K, Ryzen 5 3600 / 3600X, i3-12100 / 13100
RAM
16 GB
HighHigh – Max settings, 1080p / 1440p
Graphics card
RX 9060 XT, RX 7700 XT, RTX 5060 Ti, RX 6800
Processor
i5-13400 / 14400, Ryzen 7 5700X / 5800X, Ryzen 9 5900X / 5950X
RAM
16 GB

Can my graphics card run Hogwarts Legacy?

Quick answers for the most common graphics cards (your processor and RAM must meet the minimum too).

  • GTX 1050 TiBarelyLowest settings
  • GTX 1650YesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1060 6GBYesLow – Medium
  • GTX 1660 SuperYesLow – Medium
  • RX 580YesLow – Medium
  • RTX 3050YesLow – Medium
  • RTX 3060YesMedium – High
  • RTX 4060YesMedium – High
  • Intel Iris Xe (11th gen+)NoNot playable

Hogwarts Legacy PC requirements: FAQ

What are the minimum PC requirements for Hogwarts Legacy?

Hogwarts Legacy needs at least 64-bit Windows 10, a Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz) processor, 16 GB of RAM, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB graphics card and 85 GB of storage.

What PC do you need to run Hogwarts Legacy well?

For smooth gameplay the recommended specs are a Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz) processor, 16 GB of RAM and a NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770 graphics card.

Can I run Hogwarts Legacy with 8 GB of RAM?

8 GB is below the official minimum of 16 GB. Hogwarts Legacy may start, but expect stutter and long loading times. 16 GB is a safe amount.

Can a GTX 1650 run Hogwarts Legacy?

Yes — on Low to Medium settings. This assumes your processor and RAM meet the minimum too.

Is Hogwarts Legacy free to play on PC?

No, Hogwarts Legacy is a paid game on PC.

How much storage does Hogwarts Legacy need?

Hogwarts Legacy needs 85 GB of free space.

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