Best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3070 (2026)
On a NVIDIA RTX 3070 (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 9 5950X-class CPU), Final Fantasy XIV runs at roughly 148 FPS at 1440p with our optimized settings — up from about 151FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 158 | 158 |
| 1440p | 151 | 148 |
| 4K | 75 | 74 |
💡 Final Fantasy XIV: CPU-bound in crowded hubs like Limsa Lominsa.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — DLSSOff
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 RTX 3070 get in Final Fantasy XIV?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3070 averages around 148 FPS at 1440p in Final Fantasy XIV — up from about 151 FPS with everything on High.
Can the NVIDIA RTX 3070 run Final Fantasy XIV at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3070 averages roughly 148 FPS in Final Fantasy XIV — a smooth experience.
What are the best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3070?
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.