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 244 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 194 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 105 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Core i9-13900KF is 157% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings), the Core i9-13900KF sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k high), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2129. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 244 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.178 fps/$ | 0.153 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.115 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.126 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ | 0.049 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 medium, the Core i9-13900KF sets the ceiling at about 325 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 364 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 39 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 7/12.
The Core i9-13900KF and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 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.
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) | CPU12% - 27% <> GPU45% - 69% <> | CPU12% - 27% <> GPU45% - 69% <> | CPU12% - 27% <> GPU45% - 69% <> | CPU10% - 27% <> GPU45% - 70% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU12% - 30% <> GPU45% - 67% <> | CPU12% - 30% <> GPU45% - 67% <> | CPU12% - 30% <> GPU45% - 67% <> | CPU10% - 30% <> GPU45% - 67% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU12% - 25% <> GPU57% - 75% <> | CPU12% - 25% <> GPU57% - 75% <> | CPU12% - 25% <> GPU57% - 75% <> | CPU10% - 25% <> GPU57% - 75% <> |
The Core i9-13900KF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 10% and 30% and GPU utilization between 45% and 75%. Core i9-13900KF keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 57% at 1080p to 66% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 20% to 18%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 66% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i9-13900KF peaks at 21% 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 20% and GPU 57%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 21% and GPU 56%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 18% and GPU 66%. 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 18% (12-25%) and GPU 66% (57-75%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-13900KF remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i9-13900KF 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 CPU is 157% above and your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i9-13900KF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 105 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 157% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2129 ($480 CPU (Rank #129 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i9-13900KF provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper 9960X is a great upgrade option for around $1499 (Rank #297 for value).
Your Core i9-13900KF is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Final Fantasy XIV performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 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 Core i9-13900KF and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
