Final Fantasy XIV FPS on Ryzen 7 9800X3D + RTX A2000 Embedded GPU

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
low170 FPS
medium150 FPS
high132 FPS
ultra117 FPS
1440P
low121 FPS
medium114 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra81 FPS
4K
low67 FPS
medium66 FPS
high62 FPS
ultra46 FPS

Performance Report

Final Fantasy XIV

RTX A2000 Embedded GPU + Ryzen 7 9800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 117 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 81 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 46 to 67 FPS.

Official Requirements

The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is 21% below recommended, but 15% above minimum for Final Fantasy XIV. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 78% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU 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.

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 9800X3D|RTX A2000 Embedded GPU

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

At 1440p low, the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU sets the ceiling at about 126 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 293 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 57% (FPS gap: 167 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your RTX A2000 Embedded GPU is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 53%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 54%
HighGPU Limits CPU 54%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 54%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 57%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 57%
HighGPU Limits CPU 57%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 57%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 57%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 57%
HighGPU Limits CPU 57%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 57%
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 - RTX A2000 Embedded GPU
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11,117
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 970
RecommendedGeForce RTX 2060

Your CPU is 78% below recommended and your GPU is 21% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

+78%vsrecommended

GPU

-21%vsrecommended

CPU

+204%vsminimum

GPU

+15%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 RTX A2000 Embedded GPU run Final Fantasy XIV well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the RTX A2000 Embedded GPU can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 81 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 21% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 78% above the recommended requirements.

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

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.

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

For Final Fantasy XIV, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The RTX A2000 Embedded GPU 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.

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Final Fantasy XIV FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX A2000 Embedded GPU?

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.