GTX 960 runs Cairn at approximately ~34 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~23 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~10 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 runs Cairn at ~34 FPS on 1080P High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 6 FPS on this GPU tier.
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Live SimulationFrequently asked questions — GTX 960 & Cairn
Can I run Cairn on GTX 960?
Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 34 FPS in Cairn at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.
What FPS does GTX 960 get in Cairn at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 23 FPS in Cairn 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 Cairn at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 10 FPS in Cairn at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
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About Cairn
Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive the unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.
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