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FF16 PC Performance Lags Despite High-End GPU

by Hannah Feb 19,2025

FF16's PC Port Performance IssuesFinal Fantasy XVI's recent PC launch, alongside a PS5 update, has unfortunately been plagued by performance hiccups and glitches. This article details the specific performance problems affecting both platforms.

FFXVI PC: Performance Bottlenecks Even on High-End Hardware

FFXVI PC PerformanceWhile fans eagerly anticipated experiencing FFXVI's visuals at 4K/60fps, benchmarks reveal that even the powerful NVIDIA RTX 4090 struggles to consistently achieve this. DSOGaming's John Papadopoulos reports significant difficulties maintaining a stable 60fps at native 4K with maximum settings.

However, a potential solution exists. Enabling DLSS 3 Frame Generation with DLAA reportedly boosts frame rates beyond 80fps. DLSS 3 leverages AI to generate extra frames, enhancing smoothness, while DLAA is an anti-aliasing technique improving image quality with minimal performance impact.

FFXVI PC Performance with DLSSArriving on PC on September 17th, the Complete Edition bundles the base game with the "Echoes of the Fallen" and "The Rising Tide" expansions. Before launching, ensure your system meets the minimum or recommended specifications for optimal performance.

Minimum System Requirements:

Minimum Specifications
Operating System Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
Processor AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600 / Intel® Core™ i5-8400
RAM 16 GB
Graphics Card AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 / Intel® Arc™ A580 / NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 (8GB VRAM or higher)
DirectX Version 12
Storage 170 GB available space (SSD recommended)
Expected Performance: 30FPS at 720p

Recommended System Requirements:

Recommended Specifications
Operating System Windows® 10 / 11 64-bit
Processor AMD Ryzen™ 7 5700X / Intel® Core™ i7-10700
RAM 16 GB
Graphics Card AMD Radeon™ RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 (8GB VRAM or higher)
DirectX Version 12
Storage 170 GB available space (SSD recommended)
Expected Performance: 60FPS at 1080p