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 192 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 163 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 95 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Core i5-12400F is 13% below recommended, but 49% above minimum.
The Core i5-12400F determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/high), while the GPU has headroom. The system is well balanced at 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1759. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 192 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.165 fps/$ | 0.139 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.109 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.139 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.089 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p medium, the Core i5-12400F sets the ceiling at about 246 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 347 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 29% (FPS gap: 101 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 11/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your Core i5-12400F 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 26% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 22% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 18% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU26% - 60% <> GPU52% - 72% <> | CPU26% - 60% <> GPU52% - 72% <> | CPU26% - 60% <> GPU52% - 72% <> | CPU26% - 60% <> GPU52% - 73% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU25% - 63% <> GPU52% - 70% <> | CPU25% - 63% <> GPU52% - 70% <> | CPU25% - 63% <> GPU52% - 70% <> | CPU25% - 63% <> GPU52% - 70% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU26% - 59% <> GPU59% - 75% <> | CPU26% - 59% <> GPU59% - 75% <> | CPU26% - 59% <> GPU59% - 75% <> | CPU25% - 59% <> GPU59% - 75% <> |
The Core i5-12400F + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 25% and 63% and GPU utilization between 52% and 75%. Core i5-12400F keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 62% at 1080p to 67% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 43% to 42%.
The utilization pattern is relatively balanced. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 67% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i5-12400F peaks at 44% average, with no single component consistently acting as a hard bottleneck.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 43% and GPU 62%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 44% and GPU 61%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 42% and GPU 67%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 42% (26-59%) and GPU 67% (59-75%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i5-12400F remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i5-12400F and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
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 CPU is 13% below recommended and your GPU is 170% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i5-12400F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 95 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 13% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1759 ($110 CPU (Rank #30 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the CPU. 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 i5-12400F 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.
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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth 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.
