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 225 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 199 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 120 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The EPYC 9255 is 238% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high)), the EPYC 9255 sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, all 1440p settings.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $3583. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 225 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.070 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.055 fps/$ | 0.051 fps/$ | 0.047 fps/$ | 0.033 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 105 FPS, while the EPYC 9255 has headroom up to 129 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 19% (FPS gap: 24 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 4/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the EPYC 9255 frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 10% | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 16% | GPU Limits CPU 19% |
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) | CPU7% - 23% <> GPU63% - 86% <> | CPU7% - 23% <> GPU63% - 86% <> | CPU7% - 23% <> GPU63% - 86% <> | CPU5% - 23% <> GPU64% - 87% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU7% - 24% <> GPU62% - 85% <> | CPU7% - 24% <> GPU62% - 85% <> | CPU7% - 24% <> GPU62% - 85% <> | CPU4% - 24% <> GPU62% - 85% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU7% - 20% <> GPU74% - 95% <> | CPU7% - 20% <> GPU74% - 95% <> | CPU7% - 20% <> GPU74% - 95% <> | CPU4% - 20% <> GPU74% - 95% <> |
The EPYC 9255 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 4% and 24% and GPU utilization between 62% and 95%. EPYC 9255 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 75% at 1080p to 84% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 15% to 14%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 84% average at its highest-load preset, while the EPYC 9255 peaks at 16% 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 15% and GPU 75%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 16% and GPU 74%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 14% and GPU 84%. 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 14% (7-20%) and GPU 84% (74-95%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9255 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 9255 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 238% 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 EPYC 9255 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 120 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 238% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $3583 ($1934 CPU (Rank #300 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Final Fantasy XIV performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p 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 EPYC 9255 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.
