FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark

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What FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark is

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 suits

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 it does well

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.

Limits

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.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark	Windows 10/11 64-bit · DirectX 11 compatible graphics card and drivers · Approx. 3.97GB download	Free

As na.finalfantasyxiv.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

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.

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.

Questions

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.

Facts from FINAL FANTASY XIV: Dawntrail Official Benchmark's own pages

Character creator: An included character creation tool lets users preview a playable character and save appearance data for use in the retail game. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
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. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Display and audio: It supports 4K (3840×2160) display and 5.1-channel surround sound. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Female Hrothgar: The character creator includes a female Hrothgar option, and characters created in the benchmark may be carried over to Dawntrail. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Free plan: Yes · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 20 Sept 2026
Graphics: The benchmark shows some of the visual enhancements from FINAL FANTASY XIV’s graphical update. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
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. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Languages: The software supports Japanese, English, German, and French. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Not a game trial: The benchmark is not a trial version and cannot be used to play FINAL FANTASY XIV. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Offline use: The benchmark and its character creator can be used without a Square Enix account or connection to the game servers. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Purpose: The benchmark uses actual maps and playable characters to score a PC and estimate how well FINAL FANTASY XIV will run on it. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Reports and screenshots: It can save a text report containing the score and system specifications, and automatically saves six screenshots during a scored run. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Runtime limit: Benchmark cutscenes take approximately six minutes, and results are not displayed if playback is stopped before completion. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
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. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026
Sharing: Scores can be posted to the Lodestone or social networking sites after the cutscenes complete and produce a score. · na.finalfantasyxiv.com, 8 Oct 2026