GTX 960 runs Bard's Gold at approximately ~8 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~18 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~8 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Bard's Gold at 4K High settings (~8 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended.
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Can I run Bard's Gold on GTX 960?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 8 FPS in Bard's Gold at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is below the 30 FPS playability threshold. Reducing to 1080p Medium settings or upgrading to the next GPU tier is recommended.
What FPS does GTX 960 get in Bard's Gold at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 18 FPS in Bard's Gold at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 960 run Bard's Gold at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 8 FPS in Bard's Gold 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 Bard's Gold
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