GTX 960 runs Cold War at approximately ~30 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~21 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~9 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 runs Cold War at ~30 FPS native on 1080P High settings — within the playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth threshold. Enabling FSR 2 Quality mode typically delivers ~35 FPS at near-native visual quality, reaching ~35 FPS. Dropping from High to Medium settings is a secondary option recovering ~5 FPS. Warning: Cold War recommends at least 6 GB VRAM. The GTX 960 has only 4 GB — expect texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality or large-area scenes.
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Can I run Cold War on GTX 960?
Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 30 FPS in Cold War 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 Cold War at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 21 FPS in Cold War 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 Cold War at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 9 FPS in Cold War 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 Cold War
The iconic Black Ops series is back with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - the direct sequel to the original and fan-favorite Call of Duty: Black Ops. Black Ops Cold War will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s. Nothing is ever as it seems in a gripping single-player Campaign, where players will come face-to-face with historical figures and …
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