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Best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Final Fantasy XIV runs at roughly 79 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 59FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 960 (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 79 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 59 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p and 62 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 46 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
1080p5979
1440p3562
4K2046
💡 Final Fantasy XIV: CPU-bound in crowded hubs like Limsa Lominsa.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRQuality+35% FPS
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 960 (4GB) get in Final Fantasy XIV?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages around 79 FPS at 1080p in Final Fantasy XIV — up from about 59 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) run Final Fantasy XIV at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages roughly 62 FPS in Final Fantasy XIV — a smooth experience.

What are the best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB)?

Turn on FSR (Quality), 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.