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 100 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 61 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 32 to 58 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 3060 is 20% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Ryzen 5 5600X is 3% below recommended, but 66% above minimum.
The GeForce RTX 3060 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 5 5600X still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $424. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 100 FPS, equivalent to 0.24 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.382 fps/$ | 0.314 fps/$ | 0.278 fps/$ | 0.236 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.241 fps/$ | 0.198 fps/$ | 0.175 fps/$ | 0.144 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.137 fps/$ | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.075 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 3060 sets the ceiling at about 32 FPS, while the Ryzen 5 5600X has headroom up to 93 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 66% (FPS gap: 61 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 5 5600X frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 49% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 44% | GPU Limits CPU 48% | GPU Limits CPU 52% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 63% | GPU Limits CPU 61% | GPU Limits CPU 66% |
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) | CPU27% - 84% <> GPU62% - 94% <> | CPU27% - 84% <> GPU62% - 94% <> | CPU27% - 84% <> GPU62% - 94% <> | CPU29% - 85% <> GPU60% - 95% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU24% - 66% <> GPU89% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 66% <> GPU89% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 66% <> GPU89% - 100% <> | CPU26% - 66% <> GPU89% - 99% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU24% - 63% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 63% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU24% - 63% <> GPU98% - 100% <> | CPU26% - 64% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 5 5600X + GeForce RTX 3060 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 24% and 85% and GPU utilization between 60% and 100%. Ryzen 5 5600X keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 3060 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 78% at 1080p to 99% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 56% to 44%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Low, the GeForce RTX 3060 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Ryzen 5 5600X stays at 44% (24-63%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 56% and GPU 78%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 45% and GPU 94%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 44% and GPU 99%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 45% (24-66%) and GPU 94% (89-100%), which keeps GeForce RTX 3060 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 5600X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 3060 reaches 99% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Low while the Ryzen 5 5600X still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 3% below recommended and your GPU is 20% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the GeForce RTX 3060 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 61 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 20% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 3% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $424 ($135 CPU (Rank #39 Value) + $289 GPU (Rank #30 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 3060 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 5 5600X still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-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.
