Can I Run FINAL FANTASY IX?
Square Enix · 2016
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, FINAL FANTASY IX runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for FINAL FANTASY IX, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in FINAL FANTASY IX
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Core i5 2520 2.5GHz or better") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for FINAL FANTASY IX, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
Not stated
The publisher doesn't state a video memory requirement, so we don't estimate one.
Settings to lower first in FINAL FANTASY IX
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run FINAL FANTASY IX?
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Your PC
We could only check your RAM, and it meets FINAL FANTASY IX's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce 8600GTS or ATI Radeon HD4650 or higher | — |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher | Core i5 2520 2.5GHz or better |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista /7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32bit / 64bit) |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for FINAL FANTASY IX, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista /7/8/8.1/10 | Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32bit / 64bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher | Core i5 2520 2.5GHz or better |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 8600GTS or ATI Radeon HD4650 or higher | — |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 7 GB available space | 20 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista /7/8/8.1/10 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8600GTS or ATI Radeon HD4650 or higher DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 7 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound® compatible sound card（DirectX®9.0c or later）
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (32bit / 64bit) Processor: Core i5 2520 2.5GHz or better Memory: 4 GB RAM DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 20 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound® compatible sound card（DirectX®9.0c or later）
Source: Steam
FINAL FANTASY IX — FAQ
Can I run FINAL FANTASY IX?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for FINAL FANTASY IX?+
FINAL FANTASY IX needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz or higher processor, a NVIDIA GeForce 8600GTS or ATI Radeon HD4650 or higher graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 7 GB available space of storage, running Windows Vista /7/8/8.1/10.
Can FINAL FANTASY IX run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does FINAL FANTASY IX need?+
FINAL FANTASY IX officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM, with 4 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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