New Final Fantasy XIV Benchmark Software

[Final Fantasy XIV Benchmark]

This is most likely using the beta code

See just how well FINAL FANTASY XIV will run on your computer. This official benchmark software uses actual maps and characters to assign a score to your PC and rate its performance.

Choose your Character’s Race!
Select from any of FINAL FANTASY XIV’s five races for the character appearing in the benchmark.


High Definition Display Support
In addition to the standard 1280x720 pixel display, the benchmark also supports a 1920x1080 high definition display. Enjoy every crisp detail of the gorgeous world of Eorzea.
5.1 Channel Surround Sound
5.1 channel surround sound completes the experience, wrapping players in the stirring music and the atmospheric effects of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
Multilingual Support
Features Japanese, English, German, and French.

Depending on your system’s resident software and hardware, it is possible that FINAL FANTASY XIV may not run optimally, even if your computer meets the minimum system requirements. We therefore recommend using this benchmark software to check your system before purchasing the product.
Note:
- This software is not a trial version.
- Please understand that you cannot play FINAL FANTASY XIV using this software. Also, note that you must read and agree to the terms and conditions before downloading the software.


Launch the benchmark software and select the language to display.
The Software License Agreement will appear. Read the contents carefully and if you accept the terms of the agreement, click Agree.
The following window will be displayed.
1. Select the character to appear from any of FINAL FANTASY XIV’s five races (or select random).
*The character’s face type and other details cannot be customized in the benchmark.
2. Select the resolution to apply to the benchmark software.
3. You can alter the displayed language even after launching the benchmark software.
4. Click START to run the benchmark. The benchmark will run according to the settings configured in steps 1 through 3. The resultant frame rate and score will be displayed.
* The benchmark cut scene will run for about two minutes.
* If you mark the Loop checkbox, playback will repeat. The benchmark can be stopped at any time by pressing your keyboard’s Esc key.

The Benchmark Score and Data
Starting the benchmark will cause a cut scene to play. Once the cut scene has completed, a score will be displayed. The score represents how well FINAL FANTASY XIV is estimated to run on your PC. Please use the explanations of the scores outlined below for reference.
Please note that the score does not guarantee that your system will run FINAL FANTASY XIV. Please use it for reference only.
A cut scene will play during the benchmarking.
The score and frame rate will be displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen.
After the benchmark has completed, your PC’s specs and score will be displayed on the right side of the screen.

[8000 and over] Extremely High Performance
Easily capable of running the game on the highest settings.
[5500–7999] Very High Performance
Easily capable of running the game. Should perform exceptionally well, even at higher resolutions.
[4500-5499] High Performance
Easily capable of running the game. Should perform well, even at higher resolutions.
[3000-4499] Fairly High Performance
Capable of running the game on default settings. Consider switching to a higher resolution depending on performance.
[2500-2999] Standard Performance
Capable of running the game on default settings.
[2000-2499] Slightly Low Performance
Capable of running the game, but may experience some slowdown. Adjust settings to improve performance.
[1500-1999] Low Performance
Capable of running the game, but will experience considerable slowdown. Adjusting settings is unlikely to improve performance.
[Under 1500] Insufficient Performance
Does not meet specifications for running the game.