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Best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) (2026)

On a Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Final Fantasy XIV runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 31FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Final Fantasy XIV is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 61 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 31 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 61 FPS at 1080p and 43 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 24 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3161
1440p1943
4K1124
💡 Final Fantasy XIV: CPU-bound in crowded hubs like Limsa Lominsa.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Final Fantasy XIV added DLSS and FSR upscaling in the Dawntrail update. A free boost, especially helpful in crowded hubs.
Grass QualityLow+7% FPS
Grass density in the field zones. A real cost outdoors; Medium is a clean trade.
Shadow Resolution & LODMedium+5% FPS
Shadow sharpness and draw distance - the heaviest GPU setting. High is the value pick over Max.
Water RefractionOff+5% FPS
Reflection and refraction detail on water. Standard is plenty.
Ambient OcclusionOff+5% FPS
Soft contact shadows for depth. Light is a cheap, good-looking option.
GlareOff+3% FPS
Bloom and light glare. Cheap; set to taste.
Texture DetailMax-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. High or Max is fine on modern cards.
TessellationOnbaseline
Adds rounded 3D detail to surfaces. A small saving when off.
Parallax OcclusionNormalbaseline
Fake depth on flat surfaces like stone floors. Normal is plenty.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) get in Final Fantasy XIV?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Final Fantasy XIV — up from about 31 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) run Final Fantasy XIV at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop) averages roughly 43 FPS in Final Fantasy XIV; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the Intel Iris Xe (96EU — 11th/12th Gen laptop)?

Turn on XeSS (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Grass Quality and Shadow Resolution & LOD down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.