PC requirements
Hogwarts Legacy System Requirements
Hogwarts Legacy needs at least Intel Core i5-6600 (3.3Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 (3.2Ghz), 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz), 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GeForce 1080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or INTEL Arc A770 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 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) |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| 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 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 85 GB available space | 85 GB available space |
| Additional notes | SSD (Preferred), HDD (Supported), 720p/30 fps, Low Quality Settings | SSD, 1080p/60 fps, High Quality Settings |
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Quick answers
Running Hogwarts Legacy on PC
Can my PC run Hogwarts Legacy?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Hogwarts Legacy need?
85 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.