On a NVIDIA GTX 1630 (4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Final Fantasy XIV runs at roughly 64 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 42FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
The NVIDIA GTX 1630 (4GB) 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 64 FPSwith FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 42 FPS with everything on High.
Across resolutions you can expect around 64 FPS at 1080p and 57 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 32 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 42 | 64 |
| 1440p | 25 | 57 |
| 4K | 14 | 32 |
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With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1630 (4GB) averages around 64 FPS at 1080p in Final Fantasy XIV — up from about 42 FPS with everything on High.
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1630 (4GB) averages roughly 57 FPS in Final Fantasy XIV; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
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.