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Best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Final Fantasy XIV runs at roughly 47 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 21FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Final Fantasy XIV is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is playable at 1080p — about 47 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 21 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 47 FPS at 1080p and 28 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 16 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p2147
1440p1228
4K716
💡 Final Fantasy XIV: CPU-bound in crowded hubs like Limsa Lominsa.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Final Fantasy XIV added DLSS and FSR upscaling in the Dawntrail update. A free boost, especially helpful in crowded hubs.
Shadow Resolution & LODLow+10% FPS
Shadow sharpness and draw distance - the heaviest GPU setting. High is the value pick over Max.
Grass QualityLow+7% FPS
Grass density in the field zones. A real cost outdoors; Medium is a clean trade.
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.
TessellationOff+4% FPS
Adds rounded 3D detail to surfaces. A small saving when off.
Parallax OcclusionOff+4% FPS
Fake depth on flat surfaces like stone floors. Normal is plenty.
GlareOff+3% FPS
Bloom and light glare. Cheap; set to taste.
Anti-AliasingOff+3% FPS
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.
Texture DetailMax-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. High or Max is fine on modern cards.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) get in Final Fantasy XIV?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages around 47 FPS at 1080p in Final Fantasy XIV — up from about 21 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run Final Fantasy XIV at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages roughly 28 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 NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Resolution & LOD and Grass Quality 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.