What GPU do I need to run Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers?

The minimum GPU requirement for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers is NVIDIA GeForce GT 730. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers?

The minimum system requirements for Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers are: CPU: Intel Core i3 2.2 GHz, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 730, RAM: 2 GB.

Can I play Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers 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 XIV: Shadowbringers

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1080p performance

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers 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	999 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	983 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	999 fps	956 fps	777 fps
RTX 4070	999 fps	999 fps	820 fps	666 fps
RX 7800 XT	999 fps	902 fps	722 fps	587 fps
RTX 3080	999 fps	878 fps	702 fps	571 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	999 fps	829 fps	663 fps	539 fps
RTX 3070	945 fps	756 fps	605 fps	491 fps
RTX 4060	854 fps	683 fps	546 fps	444 fps
RTX 3060	732 fps	585 fps	468 fps	380 fps
GTX 1660 Super	530 fps	424 fps	340 fps	276 fps

1440p performance

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers estimated FPS at 1440p 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	927 fps
RX 7900 XTX	999 fps	999 fps	999 fps	832 fps
RTX 5080	999 fps	999 fps	966 fps	785 fps
RTX 4080 Super	999 fps	999 fps	907 fps	737 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	999 fps	896 fps	717 fps	583 fps
RTX 4070	960 fps	768 fps	615 fps	499 fps
RX 7800 XT	846 fps	677 fps	541 fps	440 fps
RTX 3080	823 fps	659 fps	527 fps	428 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	777 fps	622 fps	498 fps	404 fps
RTX 3070	709 fps	567 fps	454 fps	369 fps
RTX 4060	640 fps	512 fps	410 fps	333 fps
RTX 3060	549 fps	439 fps	351 fps	285 fps
GTX 1660 Super	398 fps	318 fps	255 fps	207 fps

4K performance

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	999 fps	820 fps	656 fps	533 fps
RTX 4090	951 fps	761 fps	609 fps	495 fps
RX 7900 XTX	854 fps	683 fps	546 fps	444 fps
RTX 5080	805 fps	644 fps	515 fps	419 fps
RTX 4080 Super	756 fps	605 fps	484 fps	393 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	598 fps	478 fps	382 fps	311 fps
RTX 4070	512 fps	410 fps	328 fps	266 fps
RX 7800 XT	451 fps	361 fps	289 fps	235 fps
RTX 3080	439 fps	351 fps	281 fps	228 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	415 fps	332 fps	265 fps	216 fps
RTX 3070	378 fps	302 fps	242 fps	197 fps
RTX 4060	341 fps	273 fps	219 fps	178 fps
RTX 3060	293 fps	234 fps	187 fps	152 fps
GTX 1660 Super	212 fps	170 fps	136 fps	110 fps

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About

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (2019) is the critically acclaimed third expansion to the popular MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV Online. This expansion follows the Warrior of Light to the First, a dying reflection of the world threatened by an overwhelming Flood of Light. With its engaging story, challenging raid content, and vibrant world of Norvrandt, Shadowbringers earned a 91/100 rating and became a standout entry in the MMO genre.

The expansion runs smoothly on a wide range of hardware, making it accessible to most PC gamers. An RTX 2060 or RX 5700 XT will comfortably handle high settings at 1440p with 60+ FPS, while mid-range GPUs like the GTX 1660 deliver solid 1080p performance. Even older hardware can enjoy the game at lower graphics settings, and the benchmark tools built into the client help you optimize performance for your specific setup.

If you enjoy story-driven MMOs with excellent narrative crafting and don't mind a monthly subscription, Shadowbringers is absolutely worth playing. Its strong critical reception and dedicated community make it one of the best expansion packs available in the genre.

Performance profile

July 2019 release. Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Extremely light — Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers 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

Ala Mhigo is at last free from imperial rule, but that liberty may prove fleeting as the Empire moves to both reclaim this bloodied nation and subjugate all of Eorzea. In their hour of need, however, they cannot turn to the Warrior of Light. Nor to the Scions, who yet slumber, their souls adrift. The realm is left to struggle without its saviors, for they have been beckoned beyond time and space─beckoned to the First. Here a new adventure begins in a world where light ushers all unto oblivion. But hope is not yet lost, for where there is light there is shadow. Warrior of Light - embrace the darkness and forge a new fate!