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 110 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 92 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 75 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The M1 Max is 1% below recommended, but 68% above minimum.
The M1 Max sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the M1 Max sets the ceiling at about 120 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 247 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 51% (FPS gap: 127 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your M1 Max 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 47% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 48% | CPU Limits GPU 51% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 47% | CPU Limits GPU 49% | CPU Limits GPU 51% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 18% | CPU Limits GPU 23% |
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) | CPU33% - 48% <> GPU45% - 64% <> | CPU33% - 48% <> GPU45% - 64% <> | CPU33% - 48% <> GPU45% - 64% <> | CPU32% - 48% <> GPU45% - 64% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU34% - 51% <> GPU45% - 64% <> | CPU34% - 51% <> GPU45% - 64% <> | CPU34% - 51% <> GPU45% - 64% <> | CPU33% - 51% <> GPU45% - 64% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU34% - 46% <> GPU57% - 72% <> | CPU34% - 46% <> GPU57% - 72% <> | CPU34% - 46% <> GPU57% - 72% <> | CPU33% - 46% <> GPU57% - 72% <> |
The M1 Max + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 32% and 51% and GPU utilization between 45% and 72%. M1 Max keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 54% at 1080p to 64% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 40% to 40%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 64% average at its highest-load preset, while the M1 Max peaks at 42% 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 40% and GPU 54%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 42% and GPU 54%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 40% and GPU 64%. 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 40% (34-46%) and GPU 64% (57-72%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while M1 Max remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the M1 Max 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 1% 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 M1 Max paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 75 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1% below 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 M1 Max 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 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.
