Benchmark

There have been several benchmarks publicly released, which are modified client executables that play several cutscenes in sequence (usually made exclusively for the benchmark) and can save character creation data.

Despite the official FFXIV Benchmark site only displaying the latest expansion, previous benchmarks are still accessible. An archive of all links are provided below.

• Original (1.x)
• A Realm Reborn (2.x)
• Heavensward (3.x)
• Stormblood (4.x)
• Shadowbringers (5.x)
• Endwalker (6.x)
• Dawntrail (7.x)

 Note:  "ARR and Heavenward place the benchmark files under a `/inst` directory on their server. Expansions afterward, place it under a directory with a directory with a seemingly randomized string such as 'nr2xkhecw9vrkuqy'."