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Final Fantasy IV

Final Fantasy IV

84/100
198 ratings1991Easy to run

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Final Fantasy IV FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Final Fantasy IV estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps974 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps915 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps890 fps723 fps
RTX 4070999 fps954 fps763 fps620 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps840 fps672 fps546 fps
RTX 3080999 fps818 fps654 fps531 fps
RTX 4060 Ti965 fps772 fps618 fps502 fps
RTX 3070880 fps704 fps563 fps458 fps
RTX 4060795 fps636 fps509 fps413 fps
RTX 3060681 fps545 fps436 fps354 fps
GTX 1660 Super494 fps395 fps316 fps257 fps

1440p performance

Final Fantasy IV estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps930 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps864 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps954 fps775 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps899 fps731 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps845 fps686 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps835 fps668 fps542 fps
RTX 4070894 fps715 fps572 fps465 fps
RX 7800 XT788 fps630 fps504 fps410 fps
RTX 3080766 fps613 fps491 fps399 fps
RTX 4060 Ti724 fps579 fps463 fps376 fps
RTX 3070660 fps528 fps422 fps343 fps
RTX 4060596 fps477 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 3060511 fps409 fps327 fps266 fps
GTX 1660 Super370 fps296 fps237 fps193 fps

4K performance

Final Fantasy IV estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090954 fps763 fps610 fps496 fps
RTX 4090886 fps709 fps567 fps461 fps
RX 7900 XTX795 fps636 fps509 fps413 fps
RTX 5080749 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RTX 4080 Super704 fps563 fps451 fps366 fps
RTX 4070 Ti556 fps445 fps356 fps289 fps
RTX 4070477 fps382 fps305 fps248 fps
RX 7800 XT420 fps336 fps269 fps218 fps
RTX 3080409 fps327 fps262 fps213 fps
RTX 4060 Ti386 fps309 fps247 fps201 fps
RTX 3070352 fps282 fps225 fps183 fps
RTX 4060318 fps254 fps203 fps165 fps
RTX 3060273 fps218 fps174 fps142 fps
GTX 1660 Super198 fps158 fps126 fps103 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

AMD Radeon R7 250

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Processor
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Intel Core i3-2105

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Memory
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4 GB

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Adventure

About

Final Fantasy IV, released in 1991, is a classic entry in the beloved RPG series by Squaresoft. Known for its engaging narrative and character-driven gameplay, this installment introduced notable features like the Active Time Battle system, which added a dynamic element to turn-based combat. With a rating of 84/100, it has remained a favorite among fans of adventure and role-playing genres.

When it comes to PC performance, Final Fantasy IV is remarkably accessible, making it easy for gamers to achieve satisfactory FPS on a variety of hardware configurations. The game requires a minimum GPU score of around 1052—suitable for entry-level GPUs—and a minimum CPU score of approximately 1846. With just 4 GB of RAM needed, players can expect smooth performance even on modest systems, allowing for optimized graphics settings without the need for high-end components.

If you're a fan of RPGs or simply enjoy captivating storytelling, Final Fantasy IV comes highly recommended. Its rich legacy and solid gameplay mechanics ensure that it remains enjoyable, even decades after its original release, appealing to both newcomers and seasoned players alike.

Performance profile

Released in July 1991, Final Fantasy IV 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.

RPGs like Final Fantasy IV stress VRAM during long sessions — texture streaming, mods and open-world traversal inflate memory use over time. 8 GB VRAM is a practical floor; 12 GB+ is worth the headroom at 1440p and above.

Extremely light — Final Fantasy IV 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.

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