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 205 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 158 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 83 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G is 12% below recommended, but 50% above minimum.
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1795. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 205 FPS, equivalent to 0.11 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.172 fps/$ | 0.148 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.114 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.132 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.071 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p medium, the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G sets the ceiling at about 208 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 278 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 25% (FPS gap: 70 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G 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 22% | CPU Limits GPU 24% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 15% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 16% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 19% | CPU Limits GPU 15% |
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) | CPU22% - 54% <> GPU69% - 90% <> | CPU22% - 54% <> GPU69% - 90% <> | CPU22% - 54% <> GPU69% - 90% <> | CPU23% - 54% <> GPU69% - 90% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU20% - 56% <> GPU73% - 93% <> | CPU20% - 56% <> GPU73% - 93% <> | CPU20% - 56% <> GPU73% - 93% <> | CPU21% - 56% <> GPU74% - 93% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU20% - 52% <> GPU80% - 99% <> | CPU20% - 52% <> GPU80% - 99% <> | CPU20% - 52% <> GPU80% - 99% <> | CPU21% - 52% <> GPU81% - 99% <> |
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 20% and 56% and GPU utilization between 69% and 99%. Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 80% at 1080p to 90% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 38% to 36%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Low, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 90% usage (80-99%), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G stays at 36% (20-52%). 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 38% and GPU 80%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 38% and GPU 83%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 36% and GPU 90%. 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 36% (20-52%) and GPU 90% (80-99%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G 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 12% 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 12% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1795 ($146 CPU (Rank #89 Value) + $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 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G 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.
