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FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark

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Spec score 7.7 #3 of 97 in PC Games

What it is

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark is a free Windows utility for estimating how the game may perform on a PC. It runs scenes with game maps and playable characters, then shows a performance score and rating after the cutscenes finish. Treat that result as a reference, not a guarantee that the game will run on the system. The included character creator can preview appearances, including female Hrothgar, and save appearance data for the retail game; characters created here may be carried over to Dawntrail. The presentation includes some graphics-update enhancements, with support for 4K display and 5.1-channel surround sound. Choose from five graphics presets, save up to three custom presets, or import settings from an installed copy of FINAL FANTASY XIV. A scored run saves six screenshots automatically, and the utility can produce a text report with the score and system specifications. It works offline without a Square Enix account. It requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and DirectX 11-compatible graphics hardware and drivers; it is not a game trial.

Spec sheet

Purpose
The benchmark uses actual maps and playable characters to score a PC and estimate how well FINAL FANTASY XIV will run on it.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Character creator
An included character creation tool lets users preview a playable character and save appearance data for use in the retail game.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Compatibility
It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11, requires DirectX 11-compatible graphics hardware and drivers, and is not available for Mac OS.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Display and audio
It supports 4K (3840×2160) display and 5.1-channel surround sound.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Female Hrothgar
The character creator includes a female Hrothgar option, and characters created in the benchmark may be carried over to Dawntrail.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Graphics
The benchmark shows some of the visual enhancements from FINAL FANTASY XIV’s graphical update.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Graphics settings
It offers five graphics presets, up to three saved custom presets, and an option to import graphics settings from an installed copy of FINAL FANTASY XIV.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Languages
The software supports Japanese, English, German, and French.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Not a game trial
The benchmark is not a trial version and cannot be used to play FINAL FANTASY XIV.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Offline use
The benchmark and its character creator can be used without a Square Enix account or connection to the game servers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Reports and screenshots
It can save a text report containing the score and system specifications, and automatically saves six screenshots during a scored run.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Runtime limit
Benchmark cutscenes take approximately six minutes, and results are not displayed if playback is stopped before completion.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Scoring
After its cutscenes finish, the benchmark displays a performance score and rating; the score is for reference and does not guarantee the game will run on the system.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com
Sharing
Scores can be posted to the Lodestone or social networking sites after the cutscenes complete and produce a score.Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com

Plans and prices

FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark Free Windows 10/11 64-bit · DirectX 11 compatible graphics card and drivers · Approx. 3.97GB download Read 8 Oct 2026 · na.finalfantasyxiv.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free, with offline use and no Square Enix account required
  • Character creator includes female Hrothgar
  • Five presets and up to three custom presets
  • Saves screenshots and system-specification reports

Limits

  • Windows only; no Mac OS version
  • The score does not guarantee game performance
  • Cutscenes take about six minutes to complete
  • Cannot be used to play the game

Who it suits

It suits Windows PC owners who want a reference estimate of game performance or want to prepare a character appearance for Dawntrail. It is not for playing FINAL FANTASY XIV.

Verdict

This is a focused PC benchmark with useful reporting and character-creation tools. Its score is only a reference, and the benchmark cannot substitute for the game.

Where Specifiction places it

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