Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
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1080p performance
| 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 | 956 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 930 fps | 756 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 997 fps | 797 fps | 648 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 878 fps | 703 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 854 fps | 684 fps | 555 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 807 fps | 646 fps | 525 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 920 fps | 736 fps | 589 fps | 478 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 831 fps | 665 fps | 532 fps | 432 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 712 fps | 570 fps | 456 fps | 370 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 516 fps | 413 fps | 330 fps | 268 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 972 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 902 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 997 fps | 810 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 940 fps | 764 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 883 fps | 717 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 872 fps | 698 fps | 567 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 935 fps | 748 fps | 598 fps | 486 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 823 fps | 659 fps | 527 fps | 428 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 801 fps | 641 fps | 513 fps | 417 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 757 fps | 605 fps | 484 fps | 393 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 690 fps | 552 fps | 441 fps | 359 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 623 fps | 498 fps | 399 fps | 324 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 534 fps | 427 fps | 342 fps | 278 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 387 fps | 310 fps | 248 fps | 201 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 997 fps | 797 fps | 638 fps | 518 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 926 fps | 741 fps | 592 fps | 481 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 831 fps | 665 fps | 532 fps | 432 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 783 fps | 627 fps | 501 fps | 407 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 736 fps | 589 fps | 471 fps | 383 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 581 fps | 465 fps | 372 fps | 302 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 498 fps | 399 fps | 319 fps | 259 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 439 fps | 351 fps | 281 fps | 228 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 427 fps | 342 fps | 273 fps | 222 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 403 fps | 323 fps | 258 fps | 210 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 368 fps | 294 fps | 235 fps | 191 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 332 fps | 266 fps | 213 fps | 173 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 285 fps | 228 fps | 182 fps | 148 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 206 fps | 165 fps | 132 fps | 107 fps |
Where to buy
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Minimum Hardware
NVIDIA® Geforce® 8800GT / ATI Radeon™ HD 4770 VRAM 512MB or later
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About
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII is the 2013 conclusion to the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy, delivering an action-oriented RPG experience. You play as Lightning in a race against time, tasked with saving souls across thirteen days while uncovering your ultimate destiny. The game emphasizes real-time combat and character customization, setting it apart from traditional turn-based Final Fantasy entries.
This 2013 title is very accessible on modern PC hardware, making it ideal for benchmarking older or budget systems. The minimum GPU requirement sits around entry-level performance with a score of approximately 909, meaning even integrated graphics can handle it at lower settings. Most dedicated GPUs from the last decade will achieve solid 60+ FPS at high settings and resolution, making it excellent for testing baseline gaming performance.
With a rating of 71/100, Lightning Returns offers a decent RPG experience for franchise fans, though it's not universally acclaimed. If you enjoy Final Fantasy lore and action-heavy combat, it's worth exploring, especially since it runs smoothly on modest hardware and won't stress your benchmark testing setup.
Performance profile
Released in November 2013, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
RPGs like Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII 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 — Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII 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.
