Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VII Remake on original PS4 and PS4 Pro struggled with severe texture streaming delay, low-resolution pop-in, and long load times exceeding 30 seconds. On PS5, the Intergrade release eliminates streaming issues, fixes low-quality assets, adds volumetric fog and improved lighting, and dramatically cuts load times to around one second. PS5 players can choose between a native 4K30 Graphics mode for maximum image clarity or a rock-solid 60fps Performance mode that renders around 1512p. The 60fps Performance mode is highly recommended as double the frame-rate transforms the game's fast-paced combat.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
Without a dedicated PS5 Pro patch, Final Fantasy VII Remake runs via standard Game Boost. The additional GPU overhead allows its dynamic resolution scaling to operate less aggressively, delivering slightly better average image clarity.
Runs via unpatched Game Boost. Uses dynamic resolution scaling, which benefits from the extra GPU power to maintain higher rendering resolutions.
Graphics Mode
PS5 ProRenders at native 4K (3840x2160) for the majority of the time, dropping to 1872p minimum in intense stress points. Offers maximum image clarity.
Performance Mode
PS5 ProTypically renders around 2688x1512 with a rare 1152p minimum. All other visual features (textures, lighting, fog) are identical to Graphics Mode.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on PS5 is a stellar upgrade featuring flawless frame-rate stability in both modes, overhauled textures, enhanced visual effects, and load times under two seconds. The 60fps Performance Mode is the recommended way to play for its transformative impact on combat responsiveness.
Performance Mode
PS5Typically renders around 2688x1512 with a rare 1152p minimum. All other visual features (textures, lighting, fog) are identical to Graphics Mode.
Graphics Mode
PS5Renders at native 4K (3840x2160) for the majority of the time, dropping to 1872p minimum in intense stress points. Offers maximum image clarity.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4 Pro
On PS4 Pro, the game runs up to a maximum resolution of 1620p at 30fps. It suffers from noticeable texture streaming delays, blurry environmental assets, and lengthy loading times of over 30 seconds.
Standard Mode
PS4 ProReaches a maximum resolution of 2880x1620. Suffers from low-quality texture pop-in and blurry assets in dense environments.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 4
The PS4 version targets 30fps but shows clear technical compromises. It relies on Unreal Engine 4's temporal anti-aliasing and is burdened by blurry, low-resolution textures, coarse shadow maps, aggressive NPC pop-in, and extended loading times up to 31 seconds.
Standard Mode
PS4Features persistent low-quality texture assets, lower-resolution shadow maps, shorter NPC draw distances, and standard UE4 TAA.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
Final Fantasy VII Remake already runs with high resolutions and steady performance on base PS5. Without an official PS5 Pro patch, benefits are limited to Game Boost keeping dynamic resolution at or near its maximum bounds.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 73Good | 73Good |
| Recommended mode | Performance Mode | Performance Mode |
| Modes available | 2 | 2 |
| Peak target FPS | 60 | 60 |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | No | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | No |
- Performance Score
- 73Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 73Good
- Recommended mode
- Performance Mode
- Modes available
- 2
- Peak target FPS
- 60
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
Known issues
Running through dense areas like Sector 7 Slums causes visible texture pop-in, blurry ground textures, low-resolution shop signs, and delayed NPC rendering due to slow drive bandwidth.
Mechanical hard drive limitations lead to slow asset streaming and save loading times exceeding 30 seconds.
Persistent blurry and low-resolution surface textures exist across multiple environments including doors, metals, and ground textures.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Final Fantasy VII Remake run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Final Fantasy VII Remake offers 2 graphics modes: Graphics Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K; Performance Mode targets 60 FPS.
What frame rate does Final Fantasy VII Remake run at on PS5?
On PS5, Final Fantasy VII Remake offers 2 graphics modes: Performance Mode targets 60 FPS; Graphics Mode targets 30 FPS at 4K.
Is Final Fantasy VII Remake worth playing on PS5 Pro?
Final Fantasy VII Remake already runs with high resolutions and steady performance on base PS5. Without an official PS5 Pro patch, benefits are limited to Game Boost keeping dynamic resolution at or near its maximum bounds.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Final Fantasy VII Remake?
Final Fantasy VII Remake scores 73/100 on PS5 Pro. The Performance Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
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