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 156 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 124 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 73 FPS.
The RTX A4500 is 49% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 53% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).
The RTX A4500 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.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1184. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 156 FPS, equivalent to 0.13 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.218 fps/$ | 0.178 fps/$ | 0.144 fps/$ | 0.132 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.188 fps/$ | 0.155 fps/$ | 0.128 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.113 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.087 fps/$ | 0.062 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 high, the RTX A4500 sets the ceiling at about 127 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 230 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 103 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your RTX A4500 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 34% | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 39% | GPU Limits CPU 40% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 45% | GPU Limits CPU 42% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 42% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 41% |
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% <> GPU67% - 91% <> | CPU17% - 42% <> GPU67% - 91% <> | CPU17% - 42% <> GPU67% - 91% <> | CPU18% - 43% <> GPU68% - 91% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU16% - 40% <> GPU74% - 91% <> | CPU16% - 40% <> GPU74% - 91% <> | CPU16% - 40% <> GPU74% - 91% <> | CPU17% - 40% <> GPU74% - 91% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU16% - 37% <> GPU85% - 100% <> | CPU16% - 37% <> GPU85% - 100% <> | CPU16% - 37% <> GPU85% - 100% <> | CPU17% - 37% <> GPU86% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + RTX A4500 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 16% and 43% and GPU utilization between 67% and 100%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while RTX A4500 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 79% at 1080p to 92% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 30% to 26%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the RTX A4500 averages 93% usage (86-100%), while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays at 27% (17-37%). 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 79%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 28% and GPU 82%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 26% and GPU 92%. 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 26% (16-37%) and GPU 92% (85-100%), which keeps RTX A4500 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX A4500 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 53% above and your GPU is 49% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the RTX A4500 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 73 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 49% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 53% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1184 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $800 GPU (Rank #62 Value)). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell for around $2399 (Rank #51 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The RTX A4500 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX A4500 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
