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Depending on your system’s resident software and hardware, it is possible that FINAL FANTASY XIV may not run optimally, even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements. We therefore recommend using this benchmark software to check your system before purchasing the product.
If DirectX 9.0c is not installed on your PC, please download and install it.
Launch the benchmark software and select the language to display.
The Software License Agreement will appear. Read the contents carefully and if you accept the terms of the agreement, click Accept.
The following window will be displayed.
A cut scene will play during the benchmarking.
The score and frame rate will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen.
After the benchmark has completed, your PC’s specs and score will be displayed on the right side of the screen.
[8000 and over] Extremely High Performance
Easily capable of running the game on the highest settings. [5500–7999] Very High Performance
Easily capable of running the game. Should perform exceptionally well, even at higher resolutions. [4500-5499] High Performance
Easily capable of running the game. Should perform well, even at higher resolutions. [3000-4499] Fairly High Performance
Capable of running the game on default settings. Consider switching to a higher resolution depending on performance. [2500-2999] Standard Performance
Capable of running the game on default settings. [2000-2499] Slightly Low Performance
Capable of running the game, but may experience some slowdown. Adjust settings to improve performance. [1500-1999] Low Performance
Capable of running the game, but will experience considerable slowdown. Adjusting settings is unlikely to improve performance. [Under 1500] Insufficient Performance
Does not meet specifications for running the game.
Official Benchmark
FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Benchmark
See just how well FINAL FANTASY XIV will run on your computer. This official benchmark software uses actual maps and characters to assign a score to your PC and rate its performance.
Choose your Character’s Race!
Select from any of FINAL FANTASY XIV’s five races for the character appearing in the benchmark.
High Definition Display Support In addition to the standard 1280x720 pixel display, the benchmark also supports a 1920x1080 high definition display. Enjoy every crisp detail of the gorgeous world of Eorzea.
5.1 Channel Surround Sound Fully voiced event dialogue imparts every note of character emotion, and 5.1 channel surround sound completes the experience, wrapping players in the stirring music and the atmospheric effects of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
Multilingual Support Features Japanese, English, German, and French.
High Definition Display Support In addition to the standard 1280x720 pixel display, the benchmark also supports a 1920x1080 high definition display. Enjoy every crisp detail of the gorgeous world of Eorzea.
5.1 Channel Surround Sound Fully voiced event dialogue imparts every note of character emotion, and 5.1 channel surround sound completes the experience, wrapping players in the stirring music and the atmospheric effects of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
Multilingual Support Features Japanese, English, German, and French.
Depending on your system’s resident software and hardware, it is possible that FINAL FANTASY XIV may not run optimally, even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements. We therefore recommend using this benchmark software to check your system before purchasing the product.
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| - | This software is not a trial version. |
| - | Please understand that you cannot play FINAL FANTASY XIV using this software. Also, note that you must read and agree to the terms and conditions before downloading the software. |
Downloading and Running the Software
1. Download the ZIP file
Click on one of the download sites below, agree to the Software License Agreement, and download the file.
2. Uncompress the ZIP file
Uncompress the downloaded file and specify a destination to save the unzipped files.
3. Execute the EXE file
Execute the uncompressed file, FFXIVBenchmark.exe.
Click on one of the download sites below, agree to the Software License Agreement, and download the file.
2. Uncompress the ZIP file
Uncompress the downloaded file and specify a destination to save the unzipped files.
3. Execute the EXE file
Execute the uncompressed file, FFXIVBenchmark.exe.
* Select the language to display, carefully read through the Software License Agreement, and use the software.
FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Benchmark Software Overview
| Operating system | Windows XP/Vista/7 * DirectX 9.0c or higher required. |
| File name | FFXIVBenchmark.zip |
| File size | 172 MB (After being unzipped: 335MB) |
If DirectX 9.0c is not installed on your PC, please download and install it.
The FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Benchmark Software can be downloaded from the following sites.
This software does not guarantee that your system will run FINAL FANTASY XIV.
Even if the results displayed by this software exceed the minimum system requirements, your system might not run FINAL FANTASY XIV due to the configuration of your computer or resident software. Please understand that this software does not guarantee that your system will run FINAL FANTASY XIV.
Additionally, the performance of this software and FINAL FANTASY XIV may differ. Please use this software for reference only.
Please read the license agreement carefully. Your system might not be able to run this software due to the configuration of your computer’s resident software or hardware. Please understand that this software is not guaranteed to run on all systems.
Additionally, the performance of this software and FINAL FANTASY XIV may differ. Please use this software for reference only.
Please read the license agreement carefully. Your system might not be able to run this software due to the configuration of your computer’s resident software or hardware. Please understand that this software is not guaranteed to run on all systems.
Using the Benchmark Software
Launch the benchmark software and select the language to display.
The Software License Agreement will appear. Read the contents carefully and if you accept the terms of the agreement, click Accept.
The following window will be displayed.
| 1. | Select the character to appear from any of FINAL FANTASY XIV’s five races (or select random).
* The character’s face type and other details cannot be customized in the benchmark. |
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| 2. | Select the resolution to apply to the benchmark software. | |||||
| 3. | You can alter the displayed language even after launching the benchmark software. | |||||
| 4. | Click START to run the benchmark. The benchmark will run according to the settings configured in steps 1 through 3. The resultant frame rate and score will be displayed.
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| 5. | Click Quit to exit the benchmark. |
The Benchmark Score and Data
Starting the benchmark will cause a cut scene to play. Once the cut scene has completed, a score will be displayed. The score represents how well FINAL FANTASY XIV is estimated to run on your PC. Please use the explanations of the scores outlined below for reference.
Please note that the score does not guarantee that your system will run FINAL FANTASY XIV. Please use it for reference only.
A cut scene will play during the benchmarking. The score and frame rate will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen.
After the benchmark has completed, your PC’s specs and score will be displayed on the right side of the screen.
[8000 and over] Extremely High Performance
Easily capable of running the game on the highest settings. [5500–7999] Very High Performance
Easily capable of running the game. Should perform exceptionally well, even at higher resolutions. [4500-5499] High Performance
Easily capable of running the game. Should perform well, even at higher resolutions. [3000-4499] Fairly High Performance
Capable of running the game on default settings. Consider switching to a higher resolution depending on performance. [2500-2999] Standard Performance
Capable of running the game on default settings. [2000-2499] Slightly Low Performance
Capable of running the game, but may experience some slowdown. Adjust settings to improve performance. [1500-1999] Low Performance
Capable of running the game, but will experience considerable slowdown. Adjusting settings is unlikely to improve performance. [Under 1500] Insufficient Performance
Does not meet specifications for running the game.
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FINAL FANTASY, FFXIV, SQUARE ENIX and the SQUARE ENIX logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. "PlayStation" and the "PS"
Family logo are registered trademarks and "PS3" is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The PlayStation Network Logo is a service mark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. The ESRB rating icon is a registered trademark of the Entertainment Software Association. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
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