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Best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA RTX 4090 (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 4090 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU), Final Fantasy XIV runs at roughly 166 FPS at 4K with our optimized settings — up from about 168FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is a flagship 4K-class graphics card with 24GB of VRAM, and Final Fantasy XIV is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i9-14900K, it flies at 4K — about 166 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 205 FPS at 1080p and 205 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 166 FPS at 4K. Its 24GB of VRAM is plenty for Final Fantasy XIV, so textures can stay maxed. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	205	205
1440p	205	205
4K	168	166

💡 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 4090 get in Final Fantasy XIV?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages around 166 FPS at 4K in Final Fantasy XIV — up from about 168 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Final Fantasy XIV at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages roughly 205 FPS in Final Fantasy XIV — a smooth experience.

What are the best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the NVIDIA RTX 4090?

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.