Graphics Card Matrix

Introduction
This page has been developed to act as a resource for individuals seeking information regarding what types of graphics cards will run Final Fantasy XIV, as well as how much of an upgrade a specific model of card is.

Found within each tier of the matrix is a selection of graphics cards or paired solutions which perform roughly equivalently1. While exact performance in Final Fantasy XIV will be determined by whole system makeup, this matrix can provide a rough idea of which solutions will offer the best game performance or be the most effective upgrade opportunity.

When considering an upgrade it is suggested that a minimum of three tiers be spanned as each tier may represent only a slight performance increase. In addition, the performance of solutions presented below may vary based upon the manufacturer of the card, clock settings, drivers, and software.

Please note that none of Intel's graphics solutions (which are all integrated) are capable of performing well enough to run Final Fantasy XIV. Only Nvidia or ATI commercial graphics cards are recommended. (This excludes workstation cards, such as the Quatro series for example.)

Cards listed in italics (and flagged Go or Mobility respectively) are mobile chipsets, generally found in laptop systems and without possibility for upgrade except in unusual circumstances. Laptops generally need to be replaced when their graphics hardware is no longer powerful enough to drive current games.

Graphics Cards (Recommended+)
Each card within the chart below should be considered to meet the recommended specifications for Final Fantasy XIV as put forth by SquareEnix. The solutions presented below are ranked in order from most powerful to least powerful. All of these solutions should provide an enjoyable play experience, with the more powerful configurations allowing for even more detail and smoothness during play.

Graphics Cards (Minimum+)
Each solution within the table below should be considered to meet the minimum specifications for FFXIV as stated by SquareEnix. These GPUs have been listed in order from most to least powerful. Solutions listed here should be capable of providing a playable experience dependent upon properly configuring the Final Fantasy XIV settings.

Graphics Cards (Lowspec)
The cards below are considered to fall short of the minimum specifications stated by SquareEnix for Final Fantasy XIV. While it may be possible to play the game using a solution listed hereunder, the game will be be unlikely to function in a playable manner. The following GPUs have been listed from most powerful to least powerful. Any GPU less powerful than those below is considered legacy hardware too weak to even be listed for the purposes of this article.

Related Pages

 * Processor Matrix


 * System Requirements