Can I Run FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
Square Enix · 2014
Our verdict
Needs a mid-range graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 33 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about an RTX 2060 or RX 6600.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, FINAL FANTASY XIV Online averages about 84 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 33 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX averages about 207 FPS.
The publisher states no target settings for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–36 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–90 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~185–230 FPS
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online
The graphics card: frame rates in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online rise with GPU speed.
Graphics card (GPU)
Main limit
60 FPS at 1080p needs about an RTX 2060 or RX 6600; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 33 FPS.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online recommends a Core i7-9700 or equivalent; a Core i5-12400 or anything faster clears that. We have no measured processor limit for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, 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 XIV Online
- 1Resolution or render scale, or upscaling (DLSS, FSR or XeSS) where FINAL FANTASY XIV Online offers it. Rendering fewer pixels is the biggest single saving.
- 2Then shadows, volumetric effects (fog, clouds, lighting) and ambient occlusion: in most games these cost the most frame rate for the least visible difference.
- 3Texture quality last: it costs little frame rate as long as your card has enough video memory.
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Can You Run FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?
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Your PC
You can run FINAL FANTASY XIV Online — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher | Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® 11 64 bit | Windows® 11 64 bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows® 11 64 bit | Windows® 11 64 bit |
| Processor | Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher | Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 140 GB available space | 140 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 11 64 bit Processor: Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 140 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound® supported sound card Additional Notes: System Requirements may be subject to change. If you are using a router, please set up your ports so that the below packets can pass through. [Ports that may be used] TCP：80, 443, 54992～54994, 55006～55007, 55021～55040
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows® 11 64 bit Processor: Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 140 GB available space Sound Card: DirectSound® supported sound card Additional Notes: System Requirements may be subject to change. If you are using a router, please set up your ports so that the below packets can pass through. [Ports that may be used] TCP：80, 443, 54992～54994, 55006～55007, 55021～55040
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FINAL FANTASY XIV Online — FAQ
Can I run FINAL FANTASY XIV Online?+
Needs a mid-range graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 33 FPS at 1080p; 60 FPS needs about an RTX 2060 or RX 6600. 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 XIV Online?+
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online needs at least a Intel® Core™i5-8400 or higher processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, 140 GB available space of storage, running Windows® 11 64 bit.
Can FINAL FANTASY XIV Online run without a graphics card?+
Not well. Even AMD's Radeon 780M, a strong integrated GPU, averages about 24 FPS at 1080p. The minimum graphics requirement is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher.
How much RAM does FINAL FANTASY XIV Online need?+
FINAL FANTASY XIV Online officially requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM, with 16 GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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