Will the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra run Hogwarts Legacy?

Can you play Hogwarts Legacy on the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra?

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If you’re considering purchasing the latest entry in the Galaxy Book series, but want to know will the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra run Hogwarts Legacy? Read below for everything you need to know.

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Will the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra run Hogwarts Legacy?

Since its reveal at the Samsung Event on February 1st 2023, we now know the full specs of the Galaxy Book 3 Ulta. There are two main load-outs, both coming with the latest Intel 13th gen laptop CPUs and Nvidia GeForce 40 series graphics cards.

The RTX 4050 laptop variant with Intel Core i7-13700H certainly exceeds the minimum requirements for the game, as you can see below, however, minimum requirements are generally a poor standard to aim for, as they often barely run the game at all, certainly not to a standard you would enjoy playing. Aiming for the recommended requirements is generally the right way to go. On top of this, there’s also the consideration that these requirements are for desktop PCs – the CPUs and GPUs of laptops are always weaker by comparison (even if they have the same name), so you should try and aim for the model/SKU above for comparable performance.

Finally, there has been some notable performance issues with Hogwarts Legacy, which means the game has experienced stuttering even on the more powerful machines. All of this means that although the RTX 4050 variant will probably run the game, it might not do so at the best performance on the higher settings.

The RTX 4070 laptop variant with Intel Core i7-13900H should absolutely demolish Hogwarts Legacy with ease however – you should have no problem getting great FPS on the maximum settings with this machine, and can make the most out of this with the 120Hz refresh rate display.

The Galaxy Book3 Ultra will certainly run the game better than a MacBook, with the 2023 MacBook Pro 16 being one of its closest competitors, so this is something definitely in the laptop’s favor if you’re thinking about buying it. In fact, it doesn’t currently look like the game may be coming out for Mac at all (read our Can you play Hogwarts Legacy on a Mac? piece for more information).

Hogwarts Legacy minimum requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz)
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 1080 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A770
• Memory: 16GB RAM
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 85GB available space
• Additional Notes: SSD, 1080p/60 fps, High Quality Settings
• OS: 64-bit Windows 10

Hogwarts Legacy recommended requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.2Ghz) / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 (3.6 Ghz)
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 1080 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT / Intel Arc A770
• Memory: 16GB RAM
• DirectX: Version 12
• Storage: 85GB available space
• Additional Notes: SSD, 1080p/60 fps, High Quality Settings
• OS: 64-bit Windows 10

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra specifications

• Screen Size: 16.2-inch
• Resolution: 16:10 2880 x 1800p (3K)
• Panel type & refresh rate: Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120Hz max refresh rate)
• CPU: Intel Core i7-13700H / Core i9-13900H
• Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 / RTX 4070 (8GB GDDR6 VRAM)
• Memory: 16GB / 32GB LPDDR5 RAM (6000MHz)
• Storage: 512GB / 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen 4 (expansion slot allows for further upgrading)
• Weight: 1.8kg / 3.9lbs
• Dimensions: 17mm / 0.65″ thick
• Ports: 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4.0), 1x USB-A, 1x HDMI 2.0, microSD slot, 3.5mm headphone jack
• Other features: 1080p webcam, AKG-tuned quad-speaker supporting Dolby Atmos, Studio-quality mic with AI noise cancelation, Multi-control (device connectivity) allowing copy-pasting from your phone and tablet and second screen support on your tablet.

Will the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra run Hogwarts Legacy? Final Word

So the answer to the question Will the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra run Hogwarts Legacy? is: most certainly, though to get the best performance you’ll probably want to opt for the higher-specced variant, as the game is a bit more demanding than you’d expect. Be sure to check out our various other gaming laptop guides in the drop-down mega menu at the top of this page, organized by price bracket and brand.

Will the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra run Hogwarts Legacy? FAQs

Can the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra run games?

Yes the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra can indeed run games, coming equipped with either an RTX 4050 or RTX 4070 graphics card, powerful CPU options, and a 120Hz display, although it won’t perform as well as a dedicated gaming laptop.

How much RAM do I need for Hogwarts Legacy?

16GB is both the minimum and recommended memory requirement for Hogwarts Legacy.

Both DDR4 and DDR5 RAM is acceptable.