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Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti run Final Fantasy XIV? (2026)

✅ Yes — easily

~126 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti is a mainstream 1080p card with 6GB of VRAM, and Final Fantasy XIV is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 126 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 126 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	126	126
1440p	81	80
4K	46	61

CPU-bound: in Final Fantasy XIV, a Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU caps you near 126 FPS regardless of graphics settings.

💡 Final Fantasy XIV: CPU-bound in crowded hubs like Limsa Lominsa.

At 1080p expect around 126 FPS, at 1440p about 80 FPS, and at 4K roughly 61 FPS with optimized settings. Final Fantasy XIV doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti run Final Fantasy XIV?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti averages about 126 FPS at 1080p in Final Fantasy XIV. A Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU can cap it near 126 FPS here.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti get in Final Fantasy XIV at 1080p?

Around 126 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 126 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Final Fantasy XIV run better on the NVIDIA GTX 980 Ti?

keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.