FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark is a free Windows program that estimates how well the game may run on a PC. It presents scenes using actual maps and playable characters, then displays a performance score and rating after the cutscenes finish. The result is for reference and does not guarantee the game will run on that system. The included character creator lets users preview appearances, including female Hrothgar, and save appearance data for use in the retail game; characters created in the benchmark may be carried over to Dawntrail. The benchmark shows some visual enhancements from the game’s graphical update. Users can choose five graphics presets, save up to three custom presets, or import settings from an installed copy of FINAL FANTASY XIV. It supports 4K display, 5.1-channel surround sound, and Japanese, English, German, and French. A scored run automatically saves six screenshots, and a text report can include the score and system specifications. It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 and requires DirectX 11-compatible graphics hardware and drivers.
Who it is for
It suits Windows users who want a reference score for their PC or to preview a character appearance for the retail game. It cannot be used to play FINAL FANTASY XIV.
What is good
- Includes a character creator with female Hrothgar.
- Supports five graphics presets and custom presets.
- Saves six screenshots during a scored run.
- Works without a Square Enix account.
What to know first
- The score does not guarantee game performance.
- Cutscenes take about six minutes to complete.
- Not available for Mac OS.
- Stopping playback early prevents results from appearing.
Verdict
The benchmark provides a reference score and character-creation features, but its score is not a promise of game performance. It is a Windows benchmark, not a playable trial of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
Get started with FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark
- Open the official benchmark website.
- Download the approximately 3.97GB Windows program.
- Run it on 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 with DirectX 11-compatible graphics hardware and drivers.
- Choose a graphics preset or import settings from an installed copy of FINAL FANTASY XIV.
- Let the cutscenes finish to receive a score and rating.
What the free plan stops at
The benchmark requires 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11 and DirectX 11-compatible graphics hardware and drivers. Its cutscenes take approximately six minutes, and stopping playback before completion prevents results from appearing. The score is a reference, not a guarantee of how the game will run.
Questions about FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark
Is the benchmark free?
Yes. It is listed as free, at 0.00 USD.
Which operating systems does it support?
It runs on 64-bit Windows 10 or Windows 11. It is not available for Mac OS.
Does it let me play FINAL FANTASY XIV?
No. It is not a trial version and cannot be used to play the game.
Do I need a Square Enix account or game-server connection?
No. The benchmark and character creator can be used without an account or connection to game servers.
What does the score tell me?
It provides a reference estimate of how well FINAL FANTASY XIV may run on the PC. It does not guarantee that the game will run.
Can I save or share results?
The program can save a text report with the score and system specifications, and automatically saves six screenshots during a scored run. After the cutscenes finish and a score is produced, scores can be posted to the Lodestone or social networking sites.
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark plans and pricing
All plansCompared on PC benchmark software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Workload type
- game
- Platform support
- windows
- Benchmark presets
- 5
