Final Fantasy Tactics
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 768 fps | 615 fps | 492 fps | 400 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 713 fps | 571 fps | 457 fps | 371 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 640 fps | 512 fps | 410 fps | 333 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 604 fps | 483 fps | 386 fps | 314 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 567 fps | 454 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 448 fps | 359 fps | 287 fps | 233 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 384 fps | 307 fps | 246 fps | 200 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 338 fps | 271 fps | 217 fps | 176 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 329 fps | 263 fps | 211 fps | 171 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 311 fps | 249 fps | 199 fps | 162 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 284 fps | 227 fps | 181 fps | 147 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 256 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 133 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 220 fps | 176 fps | 140 fps | 114 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 159 fps | 127 fps | 102 fps | 83 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 576 fps | 461 fps | 369 fps | 300 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 535 fps | 428 fps | 342 fps | 278 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 480 fps | 384 fps | 307 fps | 250 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 453 fps | 362 fps | 290 fps | 235 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 425 fps | 340 fps | 272 fps | 221 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 336 fps | 269 fps | 215 fps | 175 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 288 fps | 230 fps | 184 fps | 150 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 254 fps | 203 fps | 162 fps | 132 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 247 fps | 198 fps | 158 fps | 128 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 233 fps | 187 fps | 149 fps | 121 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 213 fps | 170 fps | 136 fps | 111 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 192 fps | 154 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 165 fps | 132 fps | 105 fps | 86 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 119 fps | 95 fps | 76 fps | 62 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 307 fps | 246 fps | 197 fps | 160 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 285 fps | 228 fps | 183 fps | 148 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 256 fps | 205 fps | 164 fps | 133 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 241 fps | 193 fps | 155 fps | 126 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 227 fps | 181 fps | 145 fps | 118 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 179 fps | 143 fps | 115 fps | 93 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 154 fps | 123 fps | 98 fps | 80 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 135 fps | 108 fps | 87 fps | 70 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 132 fps | 105 fps | 84 fps | 68 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 124 fps | 100 fps | 80 fps | 65 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 113 fps | 91 fps | 73 fps | 59 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 102 fps | 82 fps | 66 fps | 53 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 88 fps | 70 fps | 56 fps | 46 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 64 fps | 51 fps | 41 fps | 33 fps |
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Final Fantasy Tactics, released in 1997, stands out as a seminal title in the tactical RPG genre. Players navigate a rich narrative filled with betrayal and complex character dynamics while commanding units in turn-based battles across beautifully crafted 3D terrain. Its unique gameplay mechanics and in-depth job system have made it a beloved classic, garnering an impressive rating of 86/100.
When it comes to PC performance, Final Fantasy Tactics is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 4100 and a CPU score of roughly 7566. With at least 8 GB of RAM, players can expect smooth gameplay at respectable FPS rates, even when pushing the graphics settings to their limits. For an optimal experience, mid-range GPUs like the NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560 are excellent choices, ensuring seamless benchmarks during your tactical battles.
For fans of RPG and tactical gameplay, diving into Final Fantasy Tactics is highly recommended. Its intricate storytelling and strategic depth make it a standout title, despite its age, offering a rewarding experience for both newcomers and nostalgic players alike.
Performance profile
Released in June 1997, Final Fantasy Tactics 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.
As a strategy title, Final Fantasy Tactics is typically CPU-bound rather than GPU-bound — single-thread CPU performance dictates framerate during large-scale battles, end-game saves and late-game AI turns. A fast modern 6-core will help more than a GPU upgrade.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Final Fantasy Tactics; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
The story takes place in the kingdom of Ivalice, inspired by the Middle Ages. The kingdom is located in a peninsula surrounded by sea on the north, west and south, with a headland south of the landmass. It is heavily populated by human beings, although intelligent monsters can be found living in less populated areas. Magic is predominant in the land, although ruins and artifacts indicated that the past populace had relied on machinery, such as airships and robots. Ivalice's neighbors are the kingdom of Ordalia in the east and Romanda, a military nation to the north. While the three nations share common royal bloodlines, major wars have taken place between them. An influential religious institution known as the Glabados Church heads the dominant faith, centering around a religious figure known as Saint Ajora. After Ivalice ended its war with the two nations in what is known as the Fifty Years War, and facing economic problems and political strife, the king of Ivalice has recently died and his heir is an infant, so a regent is needed to rule in place of the prince. The kingdom is split between two candidates named Prince Goltana, represented by the Black Lion, and Prince Larg, symbolized by the White Lion. The conflict leads to what is known in the game as the Lion War. Behind this backdrop is a revelation by the game's historian Alazlam J. Durai, who seeks to reveal the story of an unknown character whose role in the Lion War was major but was covered up by the kingdom's church. The story is presented as a historical account by Alazlam J. Durai based on recently-discovered documents dubbed the "Durai Report", written by his ancestor Olan Durai. Ivalice is recovering from the Fifty Year War against Ordalia. After the death of its ruler, Princess Ovelia and Prince Orinas are both candidates for the throne. The former is supported by Prince Goltana of the Black Lion, and the latter by Queen Ruvelia and her brother, Prince Larg of the White Lion. The two groups engage in battles in the Lion War. Nobles and commoners regard each other negatively and many commoners joined the Corpse Brigade to fight against the nobles' soldiers. Ramza, part of the noble Beoulve family of knights, and Delita, his childhood friend who was an ordinary commoner, witness the murder of Delita's sister during an uprising. This causes Delita and Ramza to abandon their ties to the nobility. Ramza joins a mercenary group, led by Gafgarion, who protects Princess Ovelia from being hunted by both sides of the Lion War. Delita joins Goltana's forces. They are reunited when Gafgarion attempts to take Ovelia to Prince Larg. Agrias suggests visiting Cardinal Delacroix of the Glabados Church to protect Ovelia. Along the way, Ramza meets Mustadio, a machinist in possession of a holy relic called the Zodiac Stone. Hunted by a trading company for the power it contains, Mustadio also seeks Delacroix's intervention.
