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Final Fantasy V

Final Fantasy V

78/100
130 ratings1992Easy to run

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1080p performance

Final Fantasy V 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 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps975 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps836 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps906 fps736 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps882 fps716 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps833 fps677 fps
RTX 3070999 fps949 fps759 fps617 fps
RTX 4060999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RTX 3060918 fps735 fps588 fps478 fps
GTX 1660 Super666 fps533 fps426 fps346 fps

1440p performance

Final Fantasy V estimated FPS at 1440p 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 fps985 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps925 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps900 fps731 fps
RTX 4070999 fps964 fps771 fps627 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps849 fps680 fps552 fps
RTX 3080999 fps827 fps661 fps537 fps
RTX 4060 Ti976 fps781 fps624 fps507 fps
RTX 3070890 fps712 fps569 fps463 fps
RTX 4060804 fps643 fps514 fps418 fps
RTX 3060689 fps551 fps441 fps358 fps
GTX 1660 Super499 fps399 fps320 fps260 fps

4K performance

Final Fantasy V estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps823 fps669 fps
RTX 4090999 fps955 fps764 fps621 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps857 fps686 fps557 fps
RTX 5080999 fps808 fps647 fps525 fps
RTX 4080 Super949 fps759 fps607 fps493 fps
RTX 4070 Ti750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RTX 4070643 fps514 fps411 fps334 fps
RX 7800 XT566 fps453 fps362 fps294 fps
RTX 3080551 fps441 fps353 fps287 fps
RTX 4060 Ti520 fps416 fps333 fps271 fps
RTX 3070474 fps380 fps304 fps247 fps
RTX 4060429 fps343 fps274 fps223 fps
RTX 3060367 fps294 fps235 fps191 fps
GTX 1660 Super266 fps213 fps170 fps138 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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Processor
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Intel Pentium 4 2.4 GHz

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Memory
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2 GB

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Genres

Role-playing (RPG)

About

Final Fantasy V is a classic fantasy RPG released in 1992 by Square that originally debuted on the Super Famicom in Japan before later appearing on PlayStation and Game Boy Advance. The game is notable for its strategic job system that lets players customize character abilities, offering deep tactical gameplay that defined the series. Its turn-based combat and engaging storyline made it a standout entry in the final fantasy franchise.

Running Final Fantasy V is straightforward even on modest hardware, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 96 to maintain solid performance. You'll need a CPU score of approximately 1846 and at least 4 GB of RAM, making this an accessible title that runs smoothly across older and budget gaming systems. Don't expect demanding graphics settings since this is a classic SNES-era game, but you should easily achieve high FPS on virtually any modern PC.

With a respectable 78/100 rating, Final Fantasy V is worth playing if you enjoy tactical RPGs and don't mind retro-style graphics. Fans of the series and turn-based gameplay will find plenty to appreciate in this benchmark-friendly classic.

Performance profile

Released in December 1992, Final Fantasy V 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 V 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 V 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

Embark on an epic adventure as four heroes are driven together by fate: Bartz and his chocobo companion, Princess Lenna of Castle Tycoon, the mysterious Galuf, and the pirate captain Faris. The crystals that bring peace and prosperity to the world – earth, water, fire, and wind – have lost their power and are on the verge of destruction. These Crystals acted as a seal on Exdeath, an evil sorcerer. Bartz and his party must keep the Crystals from being exploited by Exdeath's influence and prevent his resurgence.

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