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Best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Final Fantasy XIV runs at roughly 65 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 66FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 6GB 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 65 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 65 FPS at 1080p and 61 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 51 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
1080p6665
1440p3961
4K2251
💡 Final Fantasy XIV: CPU-bound in crowded hubs like Limsa Lominsa.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
Final Fantasy XIV added DLSS and FSR upscaling in the Dawntrail update. A free boost, especially helpful in crowded hubs.
Texture DetailMax-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM. High or Max is fine on modern cards.
Shadow Resolution & LODHighbaseline
Shadow sharpness and draw distance - the heaviest GPU setting. High is the value pick over Max.
Grass QualityMediumbaseline
Grass density in the field zones. A real cost outdoors; Medium is a clean trade.
Water RefractionStandardbaseline
Reflection and refraction detail on water. Standard is plenty.
Ambient OcclusionLightbaseline
Soft contact shadows for depth. Light is a cheap, good-looking option.
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.
GlareNormalbaseline
Bloom and light glare. Cheap; set to taste.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) get in Final Fantasy XIV?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) averages around 65 FPS at 1080p in Final Fantasy XIV — up from about 66 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) run Final Fantasy XIV at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) averages roughly 61 FPS in Final Fantasy XIV — a smooth experience.

What are the best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB)?

Use a balanced preset, 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.