FINAL FANTASY XVI System Requirements
FINAL FANTASY XVI, released Sep 17, 2024, is an action / rpg game from Square Enix. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 graphics with an AMD Ryzen 7 5700X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for FINAL FANTASY XVI call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 1600-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 170 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for FINAL FANTASY XVI call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 5700X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 170 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 170 GB | 170 GB |
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Best GPU for FINAL FANTASY XVI
Full GPU guide →FINAL FANTASY XVI's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 level. The current sweet spot is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
~$480AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for FINAL FANTASY XVI
Full CPU guide →FINAL FANTASY XVI's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 7 5700X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
~$160AMD Ryzen 7 5700X is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F
~$165AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X
~$310AMD Ryzen 7 9700X leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for FINAL FANTASY XVI
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our FINAL FANTASY XVI build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run FINAL FANTASY XVI?
- Can the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti run FINAL FANTASY XVI?
- Yes. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti is well ahead of FINAL FANTASY XVI's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F run FINAL FANTASY XVI?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is well ahead of FINAL FANTASY XVI's AMD Ryzen 7 5700X target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for FINAL FANTASY XVI?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for FINAL FANTASY XVI?
- AMD Ryzen 5 7500F - AMD Ryzen 5 7500F adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does FINAL FANTASY XVI need?
- FINAL FANTASY XVI lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 still enough for FINAL FANTASY XVI?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.