Benchmark is up! :: Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV, FF14)

#129 Feb 24 2013 at 10:54 PM Rating: Good

__DEL__1680481127345

Sage

21,262 posts

No sorry, I haven't tried to do anything like that with it (or anything else for that matter.) I'm just a server maintenance tech.

http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/story.html?story=18309

#130 Feb 24 2013 at 11:24 PM Rating: Decent

Icehunter

Guru

925 posts

catwho wrote:

No sorry, I haven't tried to do anything like that with it (or anything else for that matter.) I'm just a server maintenance tech.

I guess that makes me the software engineer who messes up those servers ;)

http://www.win2012workstation.com/

I found that; but not sure how reliable it is; I wish MS just gave us a way to make it function both ways. That being said however I have win 8 pro installed and IIS/Hyper-v work just fine for my needs. I run ubuntu and ws2012 as vm's while playing lol

____________________________

Quote:

Like Final Fantasy XI, the game specs will be extremely high for the time, but in about 5 years, an average machine can run it on max settings with little to no issues. Tanaka also expressed interest in making a benchmark program available.

FilthMcNasty wrote:

I endorse this thread.

#131 Feb 25 2013 at 9:36 AM Rating: Decent

__DEL__1592345520155

3 posts

Seems I am good to go, now if I could only get a beta invite!!

Tested on:2/24/2013 11:52:19 PM
Score:7063
Average Framerate:58.285
Performance:Extremely High
-Easily capable of running the game on the highest settings.

Screen Size: 1920x1080
Graphics Presets: Maximum
General
-Improve overall graphic quality. : Enabled
-Disable rendering of objects when not visible. (Occlusion Culling) : Disabled
-Use low-detail models on distant objects to increase performance. (LOD) : Disabled
-Cache LOD data only when necessary. (LOD Streaming) : Disabled
-Smooth edges. (Anti-aliasing) : Enabled
-Increase transparent lighting quality. : Enabled
-Grass Quality : High
Shadows
-Use low-detail models on shadows to increase performance. (LOD) : Disabled
-Display : All
-Shadow Resolution : High: 2048 pixels
-Shadow Cascading : High
-Shadow Softening : High
Texture Detail
-Texture Filtering : High
-Anisotropic Filtering : High
Effects
-Naturally darken the edges of the screen. (Limb Darkening) : Enabled
-Blur the graphics around an object in motion. (Radial Blur) : Enabled
-Effects While in Motion : Display All
-Screen Space Ambient Occlusion : High
-Glare : Normal
Cinematic Cutscenes
-Enable depth of field. : Enabled

System:
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130104-1431)
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3770 CPU @ 3.40GHz
16335.785MB
AMD Radeon HD 7900 Series(VRAM 2759 MB)

#132 Feb 25 2013 at 12:47 PM Rating: Decent

__DEL__1594573640270

Scholar

4,148 posts

Elionara wrote:

catwho wrote:

I thought Server 2012 was command line only? We've been avoiding it for that reason.

Nope; but I also want to know howto run it as a client; my msdn package needs to be used better lol; any tutorials to convert it properly? :)

sorry for OT
video not really needed just a matter of deciding what you want, what I add is

- processor scheduling needs to be moved to programs
- desktop experience features / .net 3.5 features need to be installed
- need to set windows audio service to auto startup
- install WLAN service / feature (i forget which) if needed
- disable IE enhanced security config

and I've noticed in general on another issue (TS related) setting power plan to high performance helps as well.

Server 2012 is quite a step up; it brings a couple of killer features that I like:
- only 2 flavors vs 2008 / 2003 etc
- no RAM cap (2TB) like 2008 Standard
- vhdx support (greater than 2TB virtual disks)
- built in deduplication
- remotefx optimizations
- tile interface (I actually like it). Once you take the time to set it up as per your needs its actually just as good / better than the start menu

however I strongly dislike that they moved remote desktop management to server manager rather than mmc snap ins
that and MS seems to want to move into a hybrid developer / vendor type of business as Google / Apple have done which encroaches on established vendors of hosted services and hardware vendors.

#133 Feb 25 2013 at 12:58 PM Rating: Good

__DEL__1680481127345

Sage

21,262 posts

Okay maybe I shouldn't be so scared of it then.

and this

Quote:

built in deduplication

- has me salivating a bit. I assume there's a means of protecting SQL databases from that, however.

#134 Feb 26 2013 at 9:05 AM Rating: Good

__DEL__1626654136263

Scholar

787 posts

From the results of the benchmarker, I won't have to upgrade anything in my system this time around. (^_^)

#135 Feb 26 2013 at 9:20 AM Rating: Excellent

__DEL__1675037783679

Guru

12,363 posts

A friend of mine upgraded to a 660Ti and we both have the same chip. She got about 2000 more than I did with my 560, so I'm eyeing EVGA's offerings now Smiley: nod

#136 Feb 26 2013 at 1:00 PM Rating: Decent

__DEL__1636331015492

Scholar

22 posts

can anyone with a 7950, post their score, please.

#137 Feb 26 2013 at 1:03 PM Rating: Good

__DEL__1677457141965

Sage

896 posts

Wint wrote:

A friend of mine upgraded to a 660Ti and we both have the same chip. She got about 2000 more than I did with my 560, so I'm eyeing EVGA's offerings now Smiley: nod

That's what I am using right now and I love it. If I remember correctly, the only thing it is lacking compared to some of the higher cards is that is has a reduced virtual memory? But yes, so far that card has destroyed everything I have thrown at it.

#138 Feb 27 2013 at 4:31 PM Rating: Decent

__DEL__1593972178717

3 posts

It's just an inexpensive HP desktop with a single 8GB DIMM, and I tried the benchmark on another computer (similar, but with an A8-5500 with 8GB dual-channel DDR3 1600 and Windows 7) and that one scored ~3600 with an improved average framerate (mid-20's). I hope this one will perform well enough with a memory upgrade to play the game, if I can't manage something altogether better by then.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark (Exploration)
Tested on:2/23/2013 10:15:18 AM
Score:2275
Average Framerate:17.875
Performance:Standard
-Capable of running the game on default settings.

Screen Size: 1280x720
Graphics Presets: Medium

System:
Windows 8 64-bit (6.2, Build 9200) (9200.win8_gdr.130108-1504)
AMD A10-5700 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics
7575.508MB
AMD Radeon HD 7660D(VRAM 4028 MB) 8.17.0010.1140

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Website http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com
(C) 2010-2013 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

#139 Feb 28 2013 at 10:25 AM Rating: Good

SillyHawk

Sage

618 posts

Rather than starting a new thread, gonna post this in here for some advice being it deals with the benchmark

Current hardware

Win 7 (Home Premium 64)
AMD Anthlon(tm) II X4 630 Processor 2.8 GHz
Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 (1024mb DDR3)
Black Widow (450W)

It ran V1 fine on the medium settings and from the screenshot below it will do the same for V2.

Going to be doing some upgrades to my computer starting with the processor, g-card, and PSU.

This is the upgrade for the processor that my MB can handle.

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103727

Looking for suggestions on upgrades for the g-card and PSU. Be mind full that yes I have money to blow items that will make me dinner while
I'm sleeping or at work, want to be realistic so that it is around the same score but at the highest settings. Scored around a 1.6k with it on max with
current hardware. See screen shot below and if you can offer why what your are suggesting will help improve this score at the highest settings.

Edit: Forgot to list the PSU

Edited, Feb 28th 2013 11:29am by SillyHawk

____________________________

FFXIV Gilgamesh: Nghthawk Evenfall
FFXIV Gilgamesh: Nytehawk Evenfall

Time is but a window,
Death is but a doorway,
I'll Be Back

#140 Feb 28 2013 at 10:35 AM Rating: Excellent

Callinon

Guru

3,737 posts

@Sillyhawk: Your graphics card is going to be the biggest upgrade there. The one you have is pretty old.

Depending on how much you want to spend on it.. a 660Ti would be pretty good, or for a little more a 670 would be very good. I'd be hesitant to go any higher, since the cost per gain ratio gets awful quickly above that point.

You'll probably want a heavier PSU for your new card too. Not knowing what else you're running in there, but a 600W should probably be sufficient. Run your new specs through a PSU calculator to be sure, and remember that most PSUs are only 80% efficient. So whatever the power requirements of your new stuff are, you need a PSU that's 20% stronger than that.

____________________________

svlyons wrote:

If random outcomes aren't acceptable to you, then don't play with random people.

#141 Feb 28 2013 at 10:41 AM Rating: Good

SillyHawk

Sage

618 posts

Archmage Callinon wrote:

@Sillyhawk: Your graphics card is going to be the biggest upgrade there. The one you have is pretty old.

Depending on how much you want to spend on it.. a 660Ti would be pretty good, or for a little more a 670 would be very good. I'd be hesitant to go any higher, since the cost per gain ratio gets awful quickly above that point.

You'll probably want a heavier PSU for your new card too. Not knowing what else you're running in there, but a 600W should probably be sufficient. Run your new specs through a PSU calculator to be sure, and remember that most PSUs are only 80% efficient. So whatever the power requirements of your new stuff are, you need a PSU that's 20% stronger than that.

Going to be heading off to work but price range, lets say around $200 for the card, give or take a few dollars. Will look at those cards you mentioned while at work later on today, thanks

____________________________

FFXIV Gilgamesh: Nghthawk Evenfall
FFXIV Gilgamesh: Nytehawk Evenfall

Time is but a window,
Death is but a doorway,
I'll Be Back

#142 Feb 28 2013 at 10:46 AM Rating: Excellent

__DEL__1621815510710

Guru

2,010 posts

As an aside, that processor is excellent. I've been running it since release and there's been nothing it couldn't handle. Those reviews aren't kidding - it's a workhorse and if you aren't planning to move to an intel platform, it's a very good upgrade for the cost if for no other reason than you can overclock the **** out of it.

#143 Feb 28 2013 at 10:49 AM Rating: Good

SillyHawk

Sage

618 posts

Torrence wrote:

As an aside, that processor is excellent. I've been running it since release and there's been nothing it couldn't handle. Those reviews aren't kidding - it's a workhorse and if you aren't planning to move to an intel platform, it's a very good upgrade for the cost if for no other reason than you can overclock the sh*t out of it.

Don't really plan on going the Intel line, have always been a fan of the AMD chips. Nothing against Intel, but gotta be picky somewhere...lol
Thanks for the support on the processor!!!

____________________________

FFXIV Gilgamesh: Nghthawk Evenfall
FFXIV Gilgamesh: Nytehawk Evenfall

Time is but a window,
Death is but a doorway,
I'll Be Back

#144 Feb 28 2013 at 12:31 PM Rating: Good

__DEL__1677457140052

Sage

1,341 posts

SillyHawk wrote:

Archmage Callinon wrote:

@Sillyhawk: Your graphics card is going to be the biggest upgrade there. The one you have is pretty old.

Depending on how much you want to spend on it.. a 660Ti would be pretty good, or for a little more a 670 would be very good. I'd be hesitant to go any higher, since the cost per gain ratio gets awful quickly above that point.

You'll probably want a heavier PSU for your new card too. Not knowing what else you're running in there, but a 600W should probably be sufficient. Run your new specs through a PSU calculator to be sure, and remember that most PSUs are only 80% efficient. So whatever the power requirements of your new stuff are, you need a PSU that's 20% stronger than that.

Going to be heading off to work but price range, lets say around $200 for the card, give or take a few dollars. Will look at those cards you mentioned while at work later on today, thanks

The 660ti will set you back around $300 right now, 670 $350+ depending on sales etc.

#145 Feb 28 2013 at 3:02 PM Rating: Good

__DEL__1680481127345

Sage

21,262 posts

Tweaked some of my motherboard settings (they were on the fail safe defaults due to some Windows 8 BSODs; now they're optimized and the processor is slightly overclocked.)

Just under 7,000, "Very High" on the Medium settings and lowest available resolution.

Cranked out and maxed to the hilt I broke 3,000.

On the likeliest settings I'll use, which is 1080p with Max (but custom tweaks such as not optimizing graphics), I broke 4,000.

Maybe I don't need to buy a new processor after all!

Edited, Feb 28th 2013 4:02pm by catwho

#146 Feb 28 2013 at 3:06 PM Rating: Excellent

__DEL__1675037783679

Guru

12,363 posts

Rerunning mine at their default settings was a nice score, and didn't look bad either, but I'll probably end up still using 1080p

#147 Feb 28 2013 at 4:16 PM Rating: Good

__DEL__1595176694079

1 post

Wow.
This might be of interest for people with wooden PCs like me:

I ran the benchmark on medium (without changing any settings).
Note that this is a laptop I got 2 years ago at the end of its shelf life.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark (Exploration)
Tested on:28/02/2013 22:11:58
Score:3548
Average Framerate:28.656
Performance:High
-Easily capable of running the game. Should perform well, even at higher resolutions.

Screen Size: 1280x720
Graphics Presets: Medium

System:
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100226-1909)
Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz
3958.762MB
NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M(VRAM 2701 MB) 9.18.0013.1407

Will my FFXIV experience not be limited to forum lurking? o_o

#148 Feb 28 2013 at 4:47 PM Rating: Good

__DEL__1653869826415

Guru

1,422 posts

Torrence wrote:

As an aside, that processor is excellent. I've been running it since release and there's been nothing it couldn't handle. Those reviews aren't kidding - it's a workhorse and if you aren't planning to move to an intel platform, it's a very good upgrade for the cost if for no other reason than you can overclock the sh*t out of it.

+1 this. I have this processor and it's awesome. I need to upgrade my GPU though, running a Radeon 5770 and getting low 3k range @ 1920X1080/max settings.

#150 Apr 10 2013 at 10:57 AM Rating: Excellent

__DEL__1675037783679

Guru

12,363 posts

Nice, thanks for sharing. When we get closer to launch we'll probably sticky this thread, or another new one that has specs and bench scores.

#151 Apr 10 2013 at 4:00 PM Rating: Good

__DEL__1711930565044

Sage

230 posts

Hey gys this was my score with these custom setting.. Im not terribly satisfied with this. Any suggestions on parts of anything that I can do to make it better able to run this game? Although I score Fairly High the fps are terrible.. anyways to make this better? Any suggestions are welcome!

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Benchmark (Exploration)
Tested on:4/10/2013 4:57:13 PM
Score:3246
Average Framerate:28.258
Performance:Fairly High
-Capable of running the game on default settings. Consider switching to a higher resolution depending on performance.

Screen Size: 1024x768
Graphics Presets: Custom
General
-Improve overall graphic quality. : Enabled
-Disable rendering of objects when not visible. (Occlusion Culling) : Enabled
-Use low-detail models on distant objects to increase performance. (LOD) : Enabled
-Cache LOD data only when necessary. (LOD Streaming) : Enabled
-Smooth edges. (Anti-aliasing) : Disabled
-Increase transparent lighting quality. : Enabled
-Grass Quality : High
Shadows
-Use low-detail models on shadows to increase performance. (LOD) : Disabled
-Display : All
-Shadow Resolution : Mid: 1024 pixels
-Shadow Cascading : Normal
-Shadow Softening : Low
Texture Detail
-Texture Filtering : High
-Anisotropic Filtering : High
Effects
-Naturally darken the edges of the screen. (Limb Darkening) : Enabled
-Blur the graphics around an object in motion. (Radial Blur) : Enabled
-Effects While in Motion : Display All
-Screen Space Ambient Occlusion : Off
-Glare : Normal
Cinematic Cutscenes
-Enable depth of field. : Enabled

System:
Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.130318-1533)
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+
2046.461MB
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (VRAM 1776 MB) 9.18.0013.0697

Benchmark results do not provide any guarantee FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn will run on your system.

FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Official Website http://na.finalfantasyxiv.com
(C) 2010-2013 SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. All Rights Reserved.

Tweet
http://sqex.to/ffxiv_bench_na #FFXIV Score:3246 1024x768 Custom AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 4400+ NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT