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, frame rates range from 53 to 114 FPS depending on quality settings. At 1440p, frame rates range from 42 to 79 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 24 to 43 FPS.
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is 38% below minimum GPU requirement for Final Fantasy XIV. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 78% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).
The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $665.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 53 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.171 fps/$ | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.101 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.063 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ | 0.036 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
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.
At 1080p ultra, the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire sets the ceiling at about 58 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 271 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 79% (FPS gap: 213 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 68% | GPU Limits CPU 73% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 72% | GPU Limits CPU 76% | GPU Limits CPU 77% | GPU Limits CPU 79% |
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.
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 (38% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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The Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire will struggle to run Final Fantasy XIV at smooth framerates. At 1080p Ultra, you can expect around 53 FPS which is classified as "playable". Consider lowering settings or upgrading your hardware.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $665.38 ($465.38 CPU + $200 GPU). 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 Radeon RX 580 (móvel) for around $229 (Rank #323 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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.
