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 210 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 172 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 114 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 170% above the recommended GPU (GeForce RTX 2060) for Final Fantasy XIV. The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is 178% above the recommended CPU (Core i7-9700).
At lower resolutions (all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings), the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2017. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 210 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.173 fps/$ | 0.141 fps/$ | 0.121 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.136 fps/$ | 0.122 fps/$ | 0.110 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k medium, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 156 FPS, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX has headroom up to 187 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 17% (FPS gap: 31 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 4/12 cells, CPU limits 8/12, balanced 0/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 9% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 8% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 14% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 17% |
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) | CPU23% - 30% <> GPU52% - 82% <> | CPU23% - 30% <> GPU52% - 82% <> | CPU23% - 30% <> GPU52% - 82% <> | CPU21% - 31% <> GPU51% - 82% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU23% - 32% <> GPU56% - 83% <> | CPU23% - 32% <> GPU56% - 83% <> | CPU23% - 32% <> GPU56% - 83% <> | CPU21% - 32% <> GPU56% - 82% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU23% - 27% <> GPU68% - 91% <> | CPU23% - 27% <> GPU68% - 91% <> | CPU23% - 27% <> GPU68% - 91% <> | CPU21% - 27% <> GPU68% - 91% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 21% and 32% and GPU utilization between 51% and 91%. Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 67% at 1080p to 80% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 26% to 25%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 80% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX peaks at 28% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 26% and GPU 67%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 28% and GPU 70%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 25% and GPU 80%. 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 25% (23-27%) and GPU 80% (68-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX and GeForce RTX 4090 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 178% above and your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Final Fantasy XIV smoothly up to 4k achieving around 114 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 170% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 178% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2017 ($368 CPU (Rank #230 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the EPYC 9355P is a great upgrade option for around $2998 (Rank #287 for value).
Your Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Final Fantasy XIV performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra. GPU fully utilized at: 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 Threadripper PRO 3975WX and GeForce RTX 4090 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.
