Can a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB run Hogwarts Legacy?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB clears the minimum bar for Hogwarts Legacy but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 124 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the ultra preset or by enabling upscaling.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 52 | 9 | 26 | Recommended |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | Minimum |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Supported | Game supports RT (heavy) | Available | |
| Upscaling | DLSS, FSR | DLSS, FSR | Available | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the ultra preset. You already clear 60 FPS on high, so this leaves headroom for dips in busy scenes.
At 1440p
Comfortable — around 77 FPS on high.
At 4K
Around 45 FPS. Workable with upscaling on Performance mode.
Upscaling
Hogwarts Legacy supports DLSS and FSR. Your card supports DLSS — Quality mode is the best first change you can make. Compare upscalers.
VRAM headroom
At 12GB you are under the 16GB this game recommends. Lower the texture setting one notch first — it costs the least visual quality per gigabyte saved.
How other cards handle Hogwarts Legacy
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | A | 129 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 | A | 127 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 9070 | A | 127 | ▲ 3 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT | A | 124 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE | A | 124 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER | A | 119 | ▼ 5 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB run Hogwarts Legacy?
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB clears the minimum bar for Hogwarts Legacy but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 124 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the ultra preset or by enabling upscaling.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 124 FPS at 1080p, 77 FPS at 1440p and 45 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the ultra preset at 1080p. Then enable upscaling on Quality mode before lowering anything further.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.