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 101 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 87 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 71 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Core i3-8100T is 60% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Core i3-8100T sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1708. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 101 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the Core i3-8100T sets the ceiling at about 131 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 392 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 67% (FPS gap: 261 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i3-8100T is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 67% | CPU Limits GPU 61% | CPU Limits GPU 55% | CPU Limits GPU 56% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 56% | CPU Limits GPU 52% | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 53% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 16% | CPU Limits GPU 25% |
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, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU63% - 82% <> GPU43% - 60% <> | CPU63% - 82% <> GPU43% - 60% <> | CPU63% - 82% <> GPU43% - 60% <> | CPU62% - 82% <> GPU43% - 61% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU63% - 84% <> GPU43% - 60% <> | CPU63% - 84% <> GPU43% - 60% <> | CPU63% - 84% <> GPU43% - 60% <> | CPU62% - 84% <> GPU43% - 60% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU63% - 82% <> GPU54% - 66% <> | CPU63% - 82% <> GPU54% - 66% <> | CPU63% - 82% <> GPU54% - 66% <> | CPU62% - 82% <> GPU55% - 66% <> |
The Core i3-8100T + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 62% and 84% and GPU utilization between 43% and 66%. Core i3-8100T stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 52% at 1080p to 60% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 72% to 72%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 60% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i3-8100T peaks at 74% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 72% and GPU 52%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 74% and GPU 52%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 72% and GPU 60%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 72% (63-82%) and GPU 60% (54-66%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-8100T remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i3-8100T and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (60% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Core i3-8100T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 71 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 77% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1708 ($59 CPU (Rank #213 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-8100T is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
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.
