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 211 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 183 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 Ultra 7 155H is 10% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).
The Core Ultra 7 155H sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, all 4k settings.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p medium, the Core Ultra 7 155H sets the ceiling at about 286 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 332 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 46 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 7/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 5/12.
The Core Ultra 7 155H 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 10% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 6% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | 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) | CPU15% - 40% <> GPU60% - 87% <> | CPU15% - 40% <> GPU60% - 87% <> | CPU15% - 40% <> GPU60% - 87% <> | CPU15% - 41% <> GPU60% - 87% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU15% - 41% <> GPU63% - 85% <> | CPU15% - 41% <> GPU63% - 85% <> | CPU15% - 41% <> GPU63% - 85% <> | CPU15% - 42% <> GPU63% - 85% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU15% - 36% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU15% - 36% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU15% - 36% <> GPU75% - 94% <> | CPU15% - 37% <> GPU75% - 94% <> |
The Core Ultra 7 155H + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 42% and GPU utilization between 60% and 94%. Core Ultra 7 155H keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 74% at 1080p to 84% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 28% to 26%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 84% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core Ultra 7 155H peaks at 28% 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 28% and GPU 74%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 28% and GPU 74%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 26% and GPU 84%. This shows that GPU demand scales sharply with resolution while CPU load remains comparatively stable.
4K (Ultra HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 26% (15-36%) and GPU 84% (75-94%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core Ultra 7 155H remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core Ultra 7 155H 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 10% above and your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core Ultra 7 155H 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 10% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core Ultra 7 155H 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, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p 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 Ultra 7 155H 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.
