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Best Final Fantasy XVI settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980 (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 980 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Final Fantasy XVI runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 36FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 980 is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Final Fantasy XVI is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. 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 36 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 61 FPS at 1080p and 53 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 30 FPS at 4K. With only 4GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Final Fantasy XVI at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3661
1440p2253
4K1230
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Final Fantasy XVI supports DLSS, FSR and dynamic resolution. The biggest single FPS lever in the demanding Eikon battles.
Shadow QualityMedium+4% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High is a clean trade.
Clutter DensityMedium+3% FPS
Density of small props and ground clutter. A cheap trim with little visible loss.
Graphical FidelityHighbaseline
Mesh/polygon density on characters, structures and environment. Medium is a solid saving in the huge Eikon fights.
NPC QuantityHighbaseline
How many background NPCs populate towns - partly CPU-bound. Medium is fine.
Water QualityHighbaseline
Detail of water surfaces and reflections. Medium is plenty.
Screen Space ReflectionOnbaseline
On-screen reflections - one of the highest-impact settings on weaker GPUs. Off is a solid gain.
Ambient OcclusionOnbaseline
Soft contact shadows - high impact on lower-end GPUs. Off for a real gain there.
TexturesHighbaseline
Surface sharpness - cheap if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 980 get in Final Fantasy XVI?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Final Fantasy XVI — up from about 36 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 run Final Fantasy XVI at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 averages roughly 53 FPS in Final Fantasy XVI; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Final Fantasy XVI settings for the NVIDIA GTX 980?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Clutter Density 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.