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 180 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 166 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 93 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Processor U300 is 32% below minimum CPU requirement.
The Processor U300 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, 4k (low/medium/high), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1829. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 180 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.106 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.051 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 low, the Processor U300 sets the ceiling at about 222 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 392 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 43% (FPS gap: 170 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 11/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your Processor U300 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 43% | CPU Limits GPU 34% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 24% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 16% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | 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) | CPU49% - 76% <> GPU48% - 66% <> | CPU49% - 76% <> GPU48% - 66% <> | CPU49% - 76% <> GPU48% - 66% <> | CPU48% - 77% <> GPU47% - 67% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU50% - 80% <> GPU48% - 63% <> | CPU50% - 80% <> GPU48% - 63% <> | CPU50% - 80% <> GPU48% - 63% <> | CPU49% - 80% <> GPU48% - 63% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU50% - 77% <> GPU58% - 69% <> | CPU50% - 77% <> GPU58% - 69% <> | CPU50% - 77% <> GPU58% - 69% <> | CPU49% - 77% <> GPU58% - 69% <> |
The Processor U300 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 48% and 80% and GPU utilization between 47% and 69%. Processor U300 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 57% at 1080p to 64% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 62% to 64%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 64% average at its highest-load preset, while the Processor U300 peaks at 65% 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 62% and GPU 57%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 65% and GPU 56%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 64% and GPU 64%. 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 64% (50-77%) and GPU 64% (58-69%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Processor U300 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Processor U300 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 hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (32% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Processor U300 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 93 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 60% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1829 ($180 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 7845HX is a great upgrade option (Rank #1 for value).
For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Processor U300 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 hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor 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.
