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Best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU), Final Fantasy XIV runs at roughly 177 FPS at 1440p with our optimized settings — up from about 177FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) is a high-end graphics card with 12GB of VRAM, and Final Fantasy XIV is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i9-12900F, it flies at 1440p — about 177 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 177 FPS at 1080p and 177 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 106 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p177177
1440p177177
4K107106
CPU-bound: in Final Fantasy XIV, a Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU caps you near 177 FPSregardless of graphics settings — lowering them won't raise your frame rate much here.
💡 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 3080 (12GB) get in Final Fantasy XIV?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages around 177 FPS at 1440p in Final Fantasy XIV — up from about 177 FPS with everything on High. Note that a Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU can cap it near 177 FPS here.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) run Final Fantasy XIV at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB) averages roughly 177 FPS in Final Fantasy XIV — a smooth experience.

What are the best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA RTX 3080 (12GB)?

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.