Best way to test if a laptop can run FFXIV

[Sunako]

I am well aware, you do realize graphics card is not the only thing in the mix with this? a laptop built around a 1050 ti is not going to have the same specs as a desktop with that. generally a rule a thumb is you want to get the next stage up to be around equal ground. x50s are not really future proof and on the borderline of being out of date on release. It is much more effective to do a x60 so it lasts 2-5 years longer.

Yes graphic card is not only thing that affect performance, but it should be paired with components that not cause bottlenecking. Processors are really good and technology have improved lot, but graphic cards are literally same than 2 years ago in term of price per performance, i think graphic card is mainly only one that cause bottlenecking. And yes i said fps may drop somewhere between 40 - 50 and that is probably pretty near 1050 ti and 1060 would be overall better choice. In general I would not recommend playing video games with laptop at all if it is possible. Laptops that have 1060 or better card may cost 1.5k € +. With half budget you can build similar desktop.