Hogwarts Legacy System Requirements
Hogwarts Legacy, released Feb 10, 2023, is an action / adventure game from Avalanche Software. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics with an AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Hogwarts Legacy call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960-class graphics, Intel Core i5-6600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 85 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Hogwarts Legacy call for AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 3600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 85 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 85 GB | 85 GB |
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Best GPU for Hogwarts Legacy
Full GPU guide →Hogwarts Legacy's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Arc B580, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Arc B580
~$250Intel Arc B580 adds headroom with 12GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Hogwarts Legacy
Full CPU guide →Hogwarts Legacy's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 5 3600 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT
~$125AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
Other options at this level
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$160AMD Ryzen 7 5700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Hogwarts Legacy
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Hogwarts Legacy build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Hogwarts Legacy?
- Can the Intel Arc B580 run Hogwarts Legacy?
- Yes. The Intel Arc B580 meets or beats Hogwarts Legacy's AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT run Hogwarts Legacy?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is well ahead of Hogwarts Legacy's AMD Ryzen 5 3600 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Hogwarts Legacy?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Hogwarts Legacy?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT - AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Hogwarts Legacy need?
- Hogwarts Legacy lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT still enough for Hogwarts Legacy?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.