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 63 FPS. At 1440p, frame rates range from 51 to 102 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 22 to 44 FPS.
The Radeon Pro 5600M is 3% below minimum GPU requirement for Final Fantasy XIV. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).
The Radeon Pro 5600M sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k high, the Radeon Pro 5600M sets the ceiling at about 26 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 149 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 83% (FPS gap: 123 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon Pro 5600M is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 70% | GPU Limits CPU 74% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 76% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 78% | GPU Limits CPU 82% | GPU Limits CPU 83% | GPU Limits CPU 81% |
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) | CPU17% - 42% <> GPU77% - 99% <> | CPU17% - 42% <> GPU77% - 99% <> | CPU17% - 42% <> GPU77% - 99% <> | CPU18% - 43% <> GPU77% - 99% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU15% - 29% <> GPU91% - 100% <> | CPU15% - 29% <> GPU91% - 100% <> | CPU15% - 29% <> GPU91% - 100% <> | CPU16% - 29% <> GPU93% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU15% - 27% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU15% - 27% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU15% - 27% <> GPU100% - 100% | CPU16% - 27% <> GPU100% - 100% |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon Pro 5600M pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 43% and GPU utilization between 77% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Radeon Pro 5600M carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 88% at 1080p to 100% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 30% to 21%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Low, the Radeon Pro 5600M averages 100% usage (100-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 21% (15-27%). 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 30% and GPU 88%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 22% and GPU 96%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 21% and GPU 100%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 30% (17-42%) and GPU 88% (77-99%), which keeps Radeon Pro 5600M well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The Radeon Pro 5600M reaches 100% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Low while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 hardware is below minimum requirements. GPU is the limiting factor (3% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon Pro 5600M can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 1080p achieving around 63 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 34% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above 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 GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon Pro 5600M is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D 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 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.
