Best Graphics Settings for Final Fantasy XIV
Complete optimization guide — 6 presets, 85–380 FPS
📋 Quick Summary
Presets
6
FPS Range
85–380
Best Quality
Ultra
Best FPS
Streaming
📑 Table of Contents
💎 Final Fantasy XIV Ultra Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 85–120 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Maximum
Rendering API
DirectX 11
Texture Quality
High
Texture Filtering
16x
Shadow Quality
High
Shadow Cascades
High
Ambient Occlusion
HBAO+
Screen Space Reflections
High
Glare
Strong
Parallax Occlusion
On
Tessellation
High
LOD
High
Character Lighting
High
Anti Aliasing
TAA
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Framerate
144
VSync
On
UI Scaling
100
Advanced Settings
FSR
Quality
Dynamic Resolution
Off
Character Quantity
Maximum
Object Quantity
Maximum
Physics Simulation
High
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Ultra
GPU
RTX 4070 Ti or better
CPU
Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7700X
RAM
32 GB DDR5
🎨 Final Fantasy XIV High Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 120–170 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
High
Rendering API
DirectX 11
Texture Quality
High
Texture Filtering
8x
Shadow Quality
Medium
Shadow Cascades
Medium
Ambient Occlusion
Standard
Screen Space Reflections
Medium
Glare
Normal
Parallax Occlusion
On
Tessellation
Medium
LOD
High
Character Lighting
High
Anti Aliasing
TAA
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Framerate
165
VSync
Off
UI Scaling
100
Advanced Settings
FSR
Balanced
Dynamic Resolution
Off
Character Quantity
High
Object Quantity
High
Physics Simulation
Medium
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for High
GPU
RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT
CPU
Intel i5-12600K / Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM
16 GB DDR4
⚖️ Final Fantasy XIV Medium Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 170–240 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Standard
Rendering API
DirectX 11
Texture Quality
Medium
Texture Filtering
4x
Shadow Quality
Low
Shadow Cascades
Low
Ambient Occlusion
Off
Screen Space Reflections
Low
Glare
Normal
Parallax Occlusion
Off
Tessellation
Off
LOD
Medium
Character Lighting
Medium
Anti Aliasing
FXAA
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Framerate
200
VSync
Off
UI Scaling
100
Advanced Settings
FSR
Performance
Dynamic Resolution
Off
Character Quantity
Medium
Object Quantity
Medium
Physics Simulation
Low
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Medium
GPU
RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT
CPU
Intel i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 3600
RAM
16 GB DDR4
🏎️ Final Fantasy XIV Low Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 240–320 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Low
Rendering API
DirectX 11
Texture Quality
Low
Texture Filtering
2x
Shadow Quality
Off
Shadow Cascades
Off
Ambient Occlusion
Off
Screen Space Reflections
Off
Glare
Off
Parallax Occlusion
Off
Tessellation
Off
LOD
Low
Character Lighting
Low
Anti Aliasing
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Framerate
240
VSync
Off
UI Scaling
100
Advanced Settings
FSR
Performance
Dynamic Resolution
On
Character Quantity
Low
Object Quantity
Low
Physics Simulation
Off
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Low
GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 580
CPU
Intel i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3300X
RAM
8 GB DDR4
🎮 Final Fantasy XIV Competitive Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 280–380 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
Low
Rendering API
DirectX 11
Texture Quality
Medium
Texture Filtering
2x
Shadow Quality
Off
Shadow Cascades
Off
Ambient Occlusion
Off
Screen Space Reflections
Off
Glare
Off
Parallax Occlusion
Off
Tessellation
Off
LOD
Medium
Character Lighting
Low
Anti Aliasing
Off
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Framerate
Unlimited
VSync
Off
UI Scaling
95
Advanced Settings
FSR
Performance
Dynamic Resolution
On
Character Quantity
Minimum
Object Quantity
Minimum
Physics Simulation
Off
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Competitive
GPU
RTX 3060 Ti or better
CPU
Intel i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600
RAM
16 GB DDR4
📹 Final Fantasy XIV Streaming Settings
📐 1920x1080
🎯 130–190 FPS
Graphics Quality
Graphics Preset
High
Rendering API
DirectX 11
Texture Quality
High
Texture Filtering
8x
Shadow Quality
Medium
Shadow Cascades
Medium
Ambient Occlusion
Standard
Screen Space Reflections
Medium
Glare
Normal
Parallax Occlusion
On
Tessellation
Medium
LOD
High
Character Lighting
High
Anti Aliasing
TAA
Display Settings
Display Mode
Fullscreen
Resolution
1920x1080
Framerate
165
VSync
Off
UI Scaling
100
Advanced Settings
FSR
Quality
Dynamic Resolution
Off
Character Quantity
High
Object Quantity
High
Physics Simulation
Medium
🖥️ Recommended Hardware for Streaming
GPU
RTX 3070 or better (NVENC)
CPU
Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X
RAM
32 GB DDR4
🖥️ Hardware Recommendations
| Preset | GPU | CPU | RAM | FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra | RTX 4070 Ti or better | Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7700X | 32 GB DDR5 | 85–120 |
| High | RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT | Intel i5-12600K / Ryzen 5 5600X | 16 GB DDR4 | 120–170 |
| Medium | RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT | Intel i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 3600 | 16 GB DDR4 | 170–240 |
| Low | GTX 1650 / RX 580 | Intel i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3300X | 8 GB DDR4 | 240–320 |
| Competitive | RTX 3060 Ti or better | Intel i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600 | 16 GB DDR4 | 280–380 |
| Streaming | RTX 3070 or better (NVENC) | Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X | 32 GB DDR4 | 130–190 |
⚡ FPS Optimization Tips for Final Fantasy XIV
🎮 In-Game Optimizations
- ▸ Disable V-Sync for lower input lag (use G-Sync/FreeSync instead)
- ▸ Turn off Motion Blur — no FPS benefit, hurts visibility
- ▸ Lower Shadow Quality from Ultra to Medium for 10-20% FPS boost
- ▸ Use FXAA instead of MSAA for anti-aliasing (much lighter on GPU)
- ▸ Reduce Draw Distance and LOD if frame drops occur
- ▸ Enable DLSS or FSR if supported for major FPS improvement
🖥️ System Optimizations
- ▸ Update GPU drivers (NVIDIA GeForce Experience / AMD Adrenalin)
- ▸ Set Windows Power Plan to "High Performance"
- ▸ Close Chrome, Discord, and other background apps while gaming
- ▸ Enable Game Mode in Windows Settings
- ▸ Install games on SSD for faster loading (NVMe preferred)
- ▸ Enable XMP/EXPO in BIOS for optimal RAM speed
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
For Final Fantasy XIV Ultra settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 85-120 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 4070 Ti or better GPU, Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7700X CPU, and 32 GB DDR5 RAM.
For Final Fantasy XIV High settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 120-170 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 3070 / RX 6800 XT GPU, Intel i5-12600K / Ryzen 5 5600X CPU, and 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
For Final Fantasy XIV Medium settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 170-240 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT GPU, Intel i5-11400 / Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, and 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
For Final Fantasy XIV Low settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 240-320 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: GTX 1650 / RX 580 GPU, Intel i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3300X CPU, and 8 GB DDR4 RAM.
For Final Fantasy XIV Competitive settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 280-380 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 3060 Ti or better GPU, Intel i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600 CPU, and 16 GB DDR4 RAM.
For Final Fantasy XIV Streaming settings at 1920x1080, you can expect 130-190 FPS. This preset includes 3 individually optimized settings. Recommended hardware: RTX 3070 or better (NVENC) GPU, Intel i7-12700K / Ryzen 7 5800X CPU, and 32 GB DDR4 RAM.
To maximize FPS in Final Fantasy XIV: 1) Lower resolution to 1920x1080, 2) Disable anti-aliasing and motion blur, 3) Set shadows and reflections to Low, 4) Reduce draw distance, 5) Close background applications, 6) Update GPU drivers, 7) Use our optimized Low or Competitive preset for the best balance.
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For most systems, 1920x1080 (1080p) offers the best balance of performance and visual quality in Final Fantasy XIV. If you have a high-end GPU (RTX 3070+), 2560x1440 (1440p) is ideal. Only use 4K if you have an RTX 4080 or better.
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