FF16 PC Port: RTX 4090 Bottleneck Revealed

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.

FF16 PC Port Faces Performance Challenges, While PS5 Version Experiences Graphical BugsFF16 PC Performance Issues Persist, Even on High-End Systems

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 appear to be struggling to meet Final Fantasy 16’s demands on PC. While PC gamers were excitedly anticipating experiencing the title in its full 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, achieving a steady 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 some optimism for PC players. Enabling DLSS 3 Frame Generation with DLAA can supposedly boost 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.

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 the game, however, ensure your system meets the recommended specifications for optimal performance. See the tables below for the game’s minimum and recommended specs!

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 expected. 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 expected. SSD required. VRAM 8GB or above.