| BASIC GAME INFORMATION |
We tested the game Final Fantasy XVI at maximum graphics settings with GeForce RTX and Radeon RX series video cards. During our tests, we also assessed the performance and quality of the graphics display of the game itself.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY ASUS |
In our review we present you with the motherboard ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wi-Fi. ROG Strix B650-A Gaming WiFi includes 4 DDR5 DIMM modules with a maximum capacity of up to 64 gigabytes and a frequency of up to 6400 MHz. For the file subsystem, the motherboard supports 3 M.2 PCIe 5.0/4.0 x4 slots and 4 SATA 6 Gb/s ports. You can directly view the testing of this motherboard on our website.
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This time the company’s top video card is participating in our test. ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900 XT OC Edition 20 GB.. This video card is based on the RDNA 3 architecture, operates at a frequency of 2500 MHz and has 20 gigabytes of video memory.
| NEW PRODUCTS PROVIDED FOR TESTS BY GIGABYTE |
In our review we present you with the motherboard Gigabyte X670E AORUS PRO X. We use this motherboard as a test bench for testing new generations of processors. AMD.
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In our review we used RAM: 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade, 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade,32 GB DDR5 6000 Kingston FURY Renegade, 16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade и 32 GB DDR5 7200 Kingston FURY Renegade. And for game tests we use an external Kingston XS2000 Portable SSD 1TB.
In our review we used RAM Kingston Fury Renegade DDR5 48GB 7200MHz. Her review is available at this link.
In our review, for the full variety of our test benches, we use SSD drives Kingston KC600 256GB 2.5″ SATAIII 3D NAND TLC и SSD drive Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 , which are an ideal choice for use when there are a large number of components.
| THE GRAFICAL PART |
This subsection of our review highlights the main graphical aspects of this game. Particular attention is paid to the version of the graphics engine used, the version of the API used, graphic settings and the quality of development of the main visual aspects.
| Supported OS and Graphics API |
FINAL FANTASY XVI Supports the following operating systems and graphics APIs:
- OS: Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Graphics APIs:DirectX 12
FINAL FANTASY XVI System Requirements
Minimum system requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5-8400
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- Video card: AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Intel Arc A580 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (with 8GB VRAM or higher)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Disk space: 170 GB available space
- Additional notes: Expected 30 FPS at 720p. SSD required.
Recommended System Requirements
- Operating system: Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X / Intel Core i7-10700
- RAM: 16 GB RAM
- Video card: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (with 8GB VRAM or higher)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Disk space: 170 GB available space
- Additional notes: Expected 60 FPS at 1080p. SSD required.
| DEVELOPMENT HISTORY |
Final Fantasy XVI — one of the most anticipated games in the cult series, developed by Square Enix. The process of its creation began back in 2016, and the game was developed over several years with the goal of taking the series to the next level, offering a darker, more mature, and richer storyline. Director Naoki Yoshida, who led the project, focused on creating a large-scale and detailed world inspired by medieval Europe, where magic and technology are closely intertwined with political intrigue and military conflicts.
One of the key goals of the development team was to avoid the mistakes that were present in previous games in the series, especially in Final Fantasy XV. The lack of a coherent storyline and technical issues such as bugs and shortcomings were criticized by players. Based on this experience, the developers sought to create a more coherent game that would be complete upon release and would not require large-scale updates to complete the story.
This time, much attention was paid to creating characters with well-developed personalities and unique abilities. The game’s protagonist, Clive Rosefield, finds himself at the center of events tearing apart the world of Valistea, where nations fight for control over sources of magical energy. Yoshida sought to make Final Fantasy XVI not just a role-playing game, but an epic adventure where every choice and decision affects the development of the plot. The world of Valistea was created with an emphasis on political conflicts and interactions between powerful nations, each with a unique culture and history.
| GRAPHICS |
Graphic component Final Fantasy XVI was one of the main features of the game. Using the engine Luminous engine, previously used in Final Fantasy XV, allowed to achieve an impressive level of realism and detail. For each location in the game, unique natural and architectural elements were developed, reflecting the rich history and culture of the world of Valistea. The development of textures, lighting and visual effects makes each scene as realistic and immersive as possible.
Technologies ray tracing и global illumination became key elements of the visual part. With the help of these technologies, dynamic light and shadow effects were created that enhance the atmosphere of battles and exploration of the world. The developers used complex lighting algorithms so that light and shadows react to the movement of characters and magical attacks. This makes the game visually rich and impressive, especially during epic battles with powerful creatures – Eikons.
Dynamic time of day and weather conditions also play an important role in creating variety and depth in the game world. Landscapes change depending on the time of day and weather, giving each region a unique look and feel. These elements are not only visually impressive, but also impact gameplay, providing new tactical options in battles.
| GAME ENGINE |
For development Final Fantasy XVI an upgraded version of the engine was used Luminous engine, which was specially adapted for the needs of the game. This engine allowed the implementation of a huge number of high-quality objects, including characters, environments and animations. Each character was modeled using advanced technologies such as motion capture and 3D photorealistic rendering, which added realism and expressiveness to the game.
Particular attention was paid to the animation of characters and their interaction with the environment. Use of technologies motion capture allowed for more natural movements that reflect the emotions and personalities of the characters. This is especially important for the combat system, which requires precise and smooth animations to create a cinematic feel. The development team also implemented complex mechanics for destroying objects, which adds dynamics to combat scenes and makes battles more realistic.
Musical accompaniment is an integral part of the universe final FantasyComposer Masayoshi Soken created over 200 unique musical themes, each highlighting the atmosphere of different regions and characters. The music was written with key plot points and battle scenes in mind, making it an important element in creating emotional immersion.
Sound effects have also been improved. Each element of the environment and battles have been recorded with separate soundtracks, so that every detail of the world sounds authentic. This is especially noticeable during moments of using magic or encounters with large bosses, where sound plays a key role in creating an epic atmosphere.
| DIFFERENT QUALITY MODES |
Minimum settings
With minimal graphics settings in FINAL FANTASY XVI Players can expect stable performance at 720p resolution with a frame rate of around 30 FPS. At these settings, texture, lighting, and shadow quality will be simplified to ensure playability on systems with minimum requirements.
Maximum settings
At maximum graphics settings the game FINAL FANTASY XVI Provides a higher resolution (1080p) and frame rate (60 FPS). These settings allow you to enjoy more detailed textures, improved lighting and shadow effects, and smoother gameplay. High frame rates and crisp images provide deep immersion in the game world, making it visually rich and cinematic.
| TEST PART |
| Test configuration | |
| test stands |
ROG Strix X570-E Gaming Z490 AORUS PROAX GIGABYTE Z590 VISION GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING XAX MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi ASUS ROG Strix B650-A Gaming Wi-Fi ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore |
| Sponsorship video cards |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 4070 Ti OC ASUS TUF Gaming Radeon RX 7900XT 20G Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GAMING OC |
| Multimedia equipment |
Monitor Philips 326M6VJRMB/00 Power supply ASUS TUF Gaming 750W Gold PSU 16 GB DDR4 4600 CL19 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 3600 CL16 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR4 4000 CL18 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 5600 CL40 Kingston Fury Beast 32 GB DDR5 6000@6400 CL30 Kingston FURY Renegade 32 GB DDR5 7200 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade 48GB DDR5 7200 CL36 Kingston FURY Renegade Kingston FURY Renegade PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD Kingston NV3 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 MPG CORELIQUID K240 housing Case DeepCool CH510 WH SVO DeepCool LS720 WH |
| Software configuration |
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| Operating system | Windows 11 24H2 |
| Graphics driver |
Nvidia GeForce/ION Driver Release 561.09 WHQL AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition 24.20.11.01 |
| Monitoring programs |
MSI Afterburner |
Our video cards were tested at different screen sizes 1920×1080, 2560×1440 и 3840×2160 with maximum graphics quality settings without upscales.
Testing the demo version of the game.
| GPU TEST |
In the video card test, the default resolution is 1920×1080; other resolutions are added and removed manually. You can also remove and add any positions of video cards. You can also select any of our test processors from the list in the drop-down menu, comparing its performance with the given video card tests (by default, the most productive solution is selected). The test is carried out on the most powerful CPU in this game and is scaled to other processors, taking into account their testing on NVIDIA and AMD video cards.
- Max
At 1920×1080 resolution:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provide video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce RTX 2080.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6700 XT or GeForce RTX 3070 level.
At 2560×1440 resolution:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2060.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provide video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6600 XT or GeForce RTX 2080s.
- Comfortable average FPS (60 frames): Possible with video cards of the Radeon RX 6800 XT or GeForce RTX 4070 Ti level.
At 3840×2160 resolution:
- Average FPS (25 frames): Reached on video cards of the level of Radeon RX 6800 or GeForce RTX 4070.
- Minimum FPS (25 frames): Provide video cards at the level of Radeon RX 6900 XT or GeForce RTX 3080.
| VIDEO MEMORY CONSUMPTION |
Testing of video memory consumed by the game was carried out by the program MSI Afterburner. The indicator was based on the results on video cards from AMD and NVIDIA with separate screen sizes 1920×1080, 2560×1440 and 3840×2160 with various anti-aliasing settings. By default, the graph displays the most current solutions. Other video cards are added and removed from the schedule at the request of the reader.
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GameGPU
Resolution 1920×1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
Resolution 2560×1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 7 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB
Resolution 3840×2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 8 GB
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 9 GB
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 10 GB
| CPU TEST |
Testing was carried out at a resolution of 1920×1080. In the processor test, you can remove or add any processor positions. You can also select any tested video card from the list in the drop-down menu, comparing its performance with the given processor test results (by default, the most productive solution from NVIDIA is selected). Testing takes place on the most powerful NVIDIA and AMD video cards and scales to low-end models.
- Max
When using NVIDIA video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
When using AMD video cards:
- Processors for acceptable FPS (not lower than 25 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Processors for comfortable FPS (at least 60 frames per second):
- AMD Ryzen 3 3100
- Intel Core i3-10100
- Max
GameGPU
Loading and using streams:
- Maximum load: The game can load up to 16 streams.
- Optimal loading: Maximally efficiently uses up to 12 threads.
| RAM TEST |
The test was carried out on the basic configuration of Core i 9 13900K with 32 GB DDR5 6400 MHz pre-installed memory. All used RAM was taken as an indicator. The RAM test on the entire system was carried out on various video cards without launching third-party applications (browsers, etc.). In the graphics, you can add and remove any resolutions and video cards as desired.
- Max
GameGPU
Resolution 1920×1080:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 14 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 15 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 15 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 12 GB of RAM
Resolution 2560×1440:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 15 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 15 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 15 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 13 GB of RAM
Resolution 3840×2160:
- Video cards with 8 GB of video memory: consume 17 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 12 GB of video memory: consume 15 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 16 GB of video memory: consume 15 GB of RAM
- Video cards with 24 GB of video memory: consume 13 GB of RAM
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