What does 1% low FPS mean in Hogwarts Legacy benchmarks?

The 1% low FPS measures the worst-case frame rate during gameplay, the FPS that 99% of frames exceed. In this benchmark, the average is 149 FPS and the 1% low is 86 FPS. A small gap between average and 1% low means consistent frame delivery with minimal stuttering.

Hogwarts Legacy

Name: Hogwarts Legacy Benchmark Data on RX 5700 XT + Ryzen 5 7500X3D
Creator: HowManyFPS
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

36:24 played19d agojosephsamady

RX 5700 XT

Ryzen 5 7500X3D 16 GB

Avg Usage

96%GPU

38%CPU

77%RAM

149

FPSAverage

FPS1% Low

Post Process QualityUltra

Shadow QualityUltra

Chromatic AberrationOn

Frame GenerationOff

Depth Of FieldOn

Tips & Tricks5

Good 1% Lows

1% low FPS drops to 86 FPS, frame drops below 144Hz cause visible stuttering. RX 5700 XT usage at 96% is the bottleneck.

Critical GPU Usage

GPU usage hit 96% while CPU sat at 38%. Your RX 5700 XT is the bottleneck, upgrade, lower graphics settings or resolution to increase FPS.

Critical RAM Usage

RAM usage peaked at 98% of 16 GB. Close background apps to free up memory, or upgrade to more RAM.

GPU Underclocking

GPU averaged 600 MHz, only 31% of its 1905 MHz boost clock while GPU usage is above 90%, severe throttling under load.

XMP Disabled

RAM is running at 5200 MHz instead of its rated 5600 MHz. Enable XMP/DOCP in BIOS to unlock full memory speed, this is free performance.

Frames per Second, FPSFPSBenchmark 2:06:34Playtime 36:24

Excellent AVG at 144HzGood 1% at 144Hz

Max176 FPS

Avg149 FPS

1% Low86 FPS

0.1% Low41 FPS

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GPU Usage, %

CriticalPeak 100%

RX 5700 XT$595

96%Avg

100%Max

CPU Usage, %

GoodPeak 71%

Ryzen 5 7500X3D$285.94

38%Avg

71%Max

GPU Temp, °C

GoodPeak 57°C

RX 5700 XT$595

54°CAvg

57°CMax

CPU Temp, °C

WarmPeak 76°C

Ryzen 5 7500X3D$285.94

71°CAvg

76°CMax

RAM Usage, %

ModeratePeak 98%

16 GBDDR5-5600

77%Avg

98%Max

Background Processes

Zoom into FPS drops or usage spikes on charts above to see which apps were active.

No background process data available

Background apps are private

Hogwarts Legacy on RX 5700 XT + Ryzen 5 7500X3D: 149 FPS at 1440p

RX 5700 XT benchmark: 149 FPS avg, 86 FPS 1% lows at 1440p. Tested with Ryzen 5 7500X3D and 16GB RAM. GPU 54°C, CPU 71°C. Some frame drops below 144 Hz. GPU bottleneck, RX 5700 XT at 96%.

speedPerformance

Excellent AVG at 144HzGood 1% at 144Hz

149AVG FPS

861% LOW

144

861%

176MAX

149AVG

1440pmonitor144HzSome frame drops below 144 FPS

developer_boardGPU

CriticalPeak 100%

RX 5700 XT

Usage

96% / 100%

Temp

54°C / 57°C

Maxed out: pinned near 100% throughout the session

memoryCPU

GoodPeak 71%

Ryzen 5 7500X3D

Usage

38% / 71%

Temp

71°C / 76°C

Has plenty of headroom

timerPlaytime

00:36:24Enough for reliable data

memory_altRAM

ModeratePeak 98%

16 GB DDR5-5600

Usage

77% / 98%

Comfortable but watch it with browser tabs open

compressBottleneck

86%

14%

RX 5700 XTarrow_backGPU LimitedRyzen 5 7500X3D

RX 5700 XT is the limit: upgrade it or lower settings for more FPS

tuneGame Settings

Post Process QualityUltra

appsBackground Apps

Background apps are private

Hardware

GPU

CPU

memory_altRAM

16 GB DDR55600 MHz · Dual Channel

77%Avg

hard_driveStorage

All SSDs

Samsung SSD 970 EVO 1TB1 TB · SSD

developer_boardMotherboard

All Motherboards

ASUS PRIME B650M-KB650M · AM5

Windows 11

AMD Driver 32.0.21043.19003

2560x1440 @ 144Hz

Screenshots

4 items

Screenshots are private

Answers About Your Benchmark

speedHow many FPS does RX 5700 XT get in Hogwarts Legacy at 1440p?expand_more

RX 5700 XT delivers 149 FPS average in Hogwarts Legacy at 1440p. 1% lows hit 86 FPS. Some frame drops during demanding scenes.

compressIs Ryzen 5 7500X3D bottlenecking RX 5700 XT in Hogwarts Legacy?expand_more

No CPU bottleneck. RX 5700 XT is the limiting factor at 96% usage, while Ryzen 5 7500X3D has headroom at 38%. This is normal, most games are GPU-bound.

memoryIs 16GB RAM enough for Hogwarts Legacy?expand_more

Hogwarts Legacy used 77% of 16GB RAM. Plenty of headroom for background apps.

thermostatWhat are normal GPU and CPU temperatures while gaming?expand_more

The RX 5700 XT reached 54°C and the Ryzen 5 7500X3D reached 71°C. Both within safe limits for gaming.

trending_downWhat does 1% low FPS mean?expand_more

The lowest FPS drops, your lag spikes. Here it's 86 FPS vs 149 FPS average. A small gap means consistent frame delivery.

boltHow do I get more FPS in Hogwarts Legacy?expand_more

Your GPU is maxed out, lower resolution, turn down ray tracing and shadows, or cap your frame rate. Check the Tips & Tricks section above for specific fixes based on your benchmark data, including background apps, driver issues, and hardware settings.

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