Final Fantasy XIV FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + GeForce RTX 3090

Final Fantasy XIV

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.

Final Fantasy XIV - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low373 FPS
medium335 FPS
high293 FPS
ultra259 FPS
1440P
low286 FPS
medium274 FPS
high232 FPS
ultra194 FPS
4K
low152 FPS
medium147 FPS
high130 FPS
ultra104 FPS

Performance Report

Final Fantasy XIV

GeForce RTX 3090 + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 259 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 194 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 104 FPS.

✅Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 3090 is 88% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 78% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).

✅FPS Ceiling Analysis

No major FPS-ceiling mismatch detected. The GeForce RTX 3090 and Ryzen 7 9800X3D stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across the tested resolutions and quality settings.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 3090:$900
Official Launch Price: $1499
Ryzen 7 9800X3D:$465.38
Official Launch Price: $479

Combo price: $1365.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 259 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.273 fps/$0.245 fps/$0.215 fps/$0.190 fps/$
1440p0.209 fps/$0.201 fps/$0.170 fps/$0.142 fps/$
4k0.111 fps/$0.108 fps/$0.095 fps/$0.076 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|GeForce RTX 3090

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.

📈Analysis

This CPU/GPU pair is mostly balanced in Final Fantasy XIV. Across tested presets: GPU limits in 0/12, CPU limits in 0/12, and balanced in 12/12. Peak observed performance in the sampled cells is around 373 FPS.

✅Verdict

Well Balanced

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
4K (Ultra HD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighBalanced
UltraBalanced
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, not generic utilization heuristics.

Final Fantasy XIV Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 9800X3D
cpu icon
39,966
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-8400
RecommendedCore i7-9700
GPU - GeForce RTX 3090
gpu icon
26,594
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060

Your CPU is 78% above and your GPU is 88% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.

CPU

+78%vsrecommended

GPU

+88%vsrecommended

CPU

+204%vsminimum

GPU

+176%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 970
Processor: Core i5-8400
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce RTX 2060
Processor: Core i7-9700
Memory: 16 GB
Disk Space: 140 GB (SSD)
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090 run Final Fantasy XIV well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 3090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 104 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 88% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 78% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Final Fantasy XIV?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1365.38 ($465.38 CPU + $900 GPU). This is a well-balanced setup, meaning you're getting good value from both components without significant waste.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Final Fantasy XIV performance?

This setup is already well-balanced for Final Fantasy XIV. No significant bottleneck - CPU and GPU are well matched across all settings. Both the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090 complement each other effectively, so upgrading either component individually would yield diminishing returns. If you want more FPS, you'd benefit most from upgrading both CPU and GPU together.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Final Fantasy XIV?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Final Fantasy XIV?

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 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Final Fantasy XIV FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 3090?

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.