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Can I run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on GTX 960?

SMOOTH ~122 FPS at 1080p High settings
⚠ DLC Note: As an expansion, this title may carry higher GPU overhead than the base game due to additional content and assets.

GTX 960 runs Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at approximately ~122 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. At 1440p: ~69 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~16 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 960 — FPS at High settings
1080p
122 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
69 FPS SMOOTH
4K
16 FPS CANT_RUN
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SMOOTH
~122 FPS

The GTX 960 delivers ~122 FPS in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 1080P High settings — exceeding the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold by 62 FPS. This GPU is a strong match for high-refresh-rate monitors on this title. No upgrade needed. Note: Performance in large-scale or late-game scenarios depends heavily on your processor's single-thread clock speed, not just GPU power — a fast CPU matters as much as your GPU here.

Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
122
FPS
95 1% low
SMOOTH
1440p
69
FPS
54 1% low
SMOOTH
4K
16
FPS
12 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 960 Specs
VRAM 4 GB
Generation 2015
Upscaling None
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
~ Estimated FPS calibrated via Gemini AI. Feature support may vary — unverified options are hidden.
Upscaling / AI
No upscaling on this GPU
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU

Frequently asked questions — GTX 960 & Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Can I run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition on GTX 960?

Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 122 FPS in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 1080p High settings. This exceeds the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold — gameplay is fluid without any adjustments needed.

What FPS does GTX 960 get in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 1440p?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 69 FPS in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Can GTX 960 run Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 4K?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 16 FPS in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations.

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