The Dawntrail update raised minimum requirements, improving textures and lighting. It supports FSR/DLSS to help performance. 16GB of RAM is recommended for a smooth experience.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 208 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 155 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 94 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is 61% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/high), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $807.13. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 208 FPS, equivalent to 0.26 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.356 fps/$ | 0.323 fps/$ | 0.292 fps/$ | 0.258 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.274 fps/$ | 0.263 fps/$ | 0.229 fps/$ | 0.192 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.155 fps/$ | 0.150 fps/$ | 0.138 fps/$ | 0.116 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 1440p low, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB sets the ceiling at about 233 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 290 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 20% (FPS gap: 57 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 17% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 20% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 20% | GPU Limits CPU 20% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 53% above and your GPU is 61% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 94 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 61% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $807.13 ($378.13 CPU + $429 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti for around $799 (Rank #248 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high.
Final Fantasy XIV does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Final Fantasy XIV requires at minimum a Core i5-8400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 970 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 140 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i7-9700 and GeForce RTX 2060 with 16 GB RAM. Your Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Final Fantasy XIV FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
