What GPU do I need to run Final Fantasy III?

The minimum GPU requirement for Final Fantasy III is AMD Radeon R7 250. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Final Fantasy III?

The minimum system requirements for Final Fantasy III are: CPU: Intel Core i3-2105, GPU: AMD Radeon R7 250, RAM: 4 GB.

Can I play Final Fantasy III at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Final Fantasy III at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Final Fantasy III

70/100

42 ratings1990Easy to run

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Final Fantasy III FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Final Fantasy III estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	974 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	915 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	890 fps	723 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	954 fps	763 fps	620 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	840 fps	672 fps	546 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	818 fps	654 fps	531 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	965 fps	772 fps	618 fps	502 fps
RTX 3070	880 fps	704 fps	563 fps	458 fps
RTX 4060	795 fps	636 fps	509 fps	413 fps
RTX 3060	681 fps	545 fps	436 fps	354 fps
GTX 1660 Super	494 fps	395 fps	316 fps	257 fps

1440p performance

Final Fantasy III estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	930 fps
RTX 4090	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	864 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	954 fps	775 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	899 fps	731 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	845 fps	686 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	835 fps	668 fps	542 fps
RTX 4070	894 fps	715 fps	572 fps	465 fps
RX 7800 XT	788 fps	630 fps	504 fps	410 fps
RTX 3080	766 fps	613 fps	491 fps	399 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	724 fps	579 fps	463 fps	376 fps
RTX 3070	660 fps	528 fps	422 fps	343 fps
RTX 4060	596 fps	477 fps	382 fps	310 fps
RTX 3060	511 fps	409 fps	327 fps	266 fps
GTX 1660 Super	370 fps	296 fps	237 fps	193 fps

4K performance

Final Fantasy III estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	954 fps	763 fps	610 fps	496 fps
RTX 4090	886 fps	709 fps	567 fps	461 fps
RX 7900 XTX	795 fps	636 fps	509 fps	413 fps
RTX 5080	749 fps	600 fps	480 fps	390 fps
RTX 4080 Super	704 fps	563 fps	451 fps	366 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	556 fps	445 fps	356 fps	289 fps
RTX 4070	477 fps	382 fps	305 fps	248 fps
RX 7800 XT	420 fps	336 fps	269 fps	218 fps
RTX 3080	409 fps	327 fps	262 fps	213 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	386 fps	309 fps	247 fps	201 fps
RTX 3070	352 fps	282 fps	225 fps	183 fps
RTX 4060	318 fps	254 fps	203 fps	165 fps
RTX 3060	273 fps	218 fps	174 fps	142 fps
GTX 1660 Super	198 fps	158 fps	126 fps	103 fps

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About

Final Fantasy III, released in 1990, is a top-down role-playing game that built upon the foundations laid by its predecessors. It introduced an improved turn-based battle engine, allowing players to engage seamlessly in combat by automatically switching targets when an enemy is defeated. This innovation made the gameplay more dynamic and engaging, ensuring that players remained immersed in the rich world of the game.

From a PC performance perspective, Final Fantasy III is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 1052 to achieve a satisfactory gaming experience. A CPU score of approximately 1846 and at least 4 GB of RAM are also recommended to ensure smooth gameplay and stable FPS benchmarks. Players can expect decent performance even on modest hardware, making this classic RPG a viable option for those looking for a nostalgic gaming experience without the need for high-end specs.

Considering its rating of 70/100 and its iconic status within the RPG genre, Final Fantasy III is certainly worth playing for fans of retro gaming. Its charming graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics provide a captivating experience, especially for those interested in exploring the evolution of the Final Fantasy series.

Performance profile

Released in April 1990, Final Fantasy III predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Extremely light — Final Fantasy III runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

In a remote village of Ur, four orphan boys were raised by the priest Topapa. Once, the Crystal of Wind, guarded by the people of Ur, sank deep into the earth. The four boys decided to retrieve it from there and went down into an underground cave. But when they found the crystal, it spoke to them and from its words they understood they were chosen for a much more important and world-embracing mission...