Dawntrail benchmark trailer
Screenshot via Final Fantasy XIV YouTube

FFXIV Dawntrail system requirements and where to find benchmark download

It's crunch time

The wait is nearly over, it’s almost time for our long awaited summer holiday, and Tuliyollal looms on the horizon. We have a release date for Final Fantasy XIV and now comes the moment of truth — can your setup run Dawntrail, or do you need to buy a whole new rig?

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Well thankfully the news we’ve all be waiting for came right at the beginning of today’s Live Letter. Now you can at least find out before you try to run Dawntrail, because the benchmark is available as of April 14. 

Where to download the Dawntrail benchmark

WoL and a Pelupelu talk to a Mamool Ja in the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail benchmark trailer
Screenshot via Final Fantasy XIV YouTube

The FFXIV benchmark download is now available on the official Dawntrail site

The benchmark includes a newly updated character creation, including the first ever chance to create your own female Hrothgar in all her glory. Once you’ve downloaded the benchmark, simply run the program and open it when installation is complete. 

FFXIV Dawntrail system requirements

Krile handing something to the WoL in the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail benchmark trailer
Screenshot via Final Fantasy XIV YouTube

If you don’t mind sacrificing some distance rendering and sharpness, you will likely be able to run Dawntrail on the lowest settings. However, if you want to reap the benefits of the graphical update in their entirety, you’ll need to be closer to the recommended settings below. Whether you’re aiming for minimum or recommended, you’ll need to have a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Minimum requirements

  • OS: Windows® 10 64 bit, Windows® 11 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™i7-7700 or higher
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 480 or higher
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 140 GB available space
  • OS: Windows® 10 64 bit, Windows® 11 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel® Core™i7-9700 or higher
  • Memory: 16 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or higher, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or higher
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 140 GB available space

FFXIV Dawntrail benchmark trailer

The trailer for the benchmark is enough to get anyone excited, but look closely during those fight scenes. If you feel obliged, slow it down to 0.25 playback speed. You’ll see not only an entirely new Job action for each Job, but also what appears to be a new outfit for each Job as well. I’m particularly excited by the Dark Knight and Reaper gear.


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With her first experience of gaming being on an Atari ST, Paula has been gaming for her entire life. She’s 7,000 hours deep into Final Fantasy XIV, spends more time on cozy games than she would care to admit, and is also your friendly resident Whovian. Juggling online adventuring with family life has its struggles, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.