Best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (2026)
On a Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Final Fantasy XIV runs at roughly 69 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 52FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 52 | 69 |
| 1440p | 31 | 61 |
| 4K | 16 | 35 |
💡 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.
⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) get in Final Fantasy XIV?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages around 69 FPS at 1080p in Final Fantasy XIV — up from about 52 FPS with everything on High.
Can the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) run Final Fantasy XIV at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU) averages roughly 61 FPS in Final Fantasy XIV — a smooth experience.
What are the best Final Fantasy XIV settings for the Steam Deck (RDNA2 iGPU)?
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.