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FF16 PC Port: 4090 Bottleneck Revealed

Author : Isabella Dec 10,2024

FF16's PC Port Struggles to Max Out Even with a RTX 4090

Final Fantasy 16’s recent PC launch and PS5 update have been hampered by performance problems and bugs. Read on to learn more about the specific performance issues and bugs affecting the game’s PC and PS5 versions.

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FF16's PC Port Struggles to Max Out Even with a RTX 4090

Just yesterday, Final Fantasy 16’s Naoki Yoshida politely requested fans to avoid creating "offensive or inappropriate" modifications on PC. However, modifications appear to be the least of their concerns, as even the most potent graphics cards seem to be struggling to meet Final Fantasy 16’s PC demands. While PC gamers were excitedly anticipating experiencing the game in all its graphical splendor at 4K resolution and 60 fps, recent benchmarks suggest that this may not be attainable even with the top-tier NVIDIA RTX 4090 graphics card.

According to John Papadopoulos of DSOGaming, maintaining a consistent 60 fps at native 4K resolution with maximum settings seems to be a challenge for Final Fantasy 16 on PC. This is unexpected news given the RTX 4090 is one of the most powerful consumer graphics cards available.

However, there is a ray of hope for PC players. Activating DLSS 3 Frame Generation with DLAA can supposedly increase frame rates above 80 fps consistently. DLSS 3 is a novel technology from NVIDIA that utilizes AI to generate extra frames, effectively resulting in smoother gameplay. DLAA, conversely, is an anti-aliasing technique that can enhance image quality without significantly compromising performance compared to traditional anti-aliasing methods.

FF16's PC Port Struggles to Max Out Even with a RTX 4090

Final Fantasy 16 initially launched on PlayStation 5 over a year ago, but it finally arrived on PC yesterday, September 17. The game’s Complete Edition comprises the base game and its two story expansions, Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide. Before playing, however, verify your system's specifications against the suggested requirements to ensure a smooth gaming experience. Review the tables below for the game’s minimum and recommended specifications!

Minimum Specs

Minimum Specs


OS
Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit


Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i5-8400


Memory
16 GB RAM


Graphics
AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070


DirectX
Version 12


Storage
170 GB available space


Notes:
30FPS at 720p anticipated. SSD required. VRAM 8GB or above.

Recommended Specs

Recommended Specs


OS
Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit


Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X / Intel® Core™ i7-10700


Memory
16 GB RAM


Graphics
AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080


DirectX
Version 12


Storage
170 GB available space


Notes:
60FPS at 1080p anticipated. SSD required. VRAM 8GB or above.

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