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GTX 1060 3GB — DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 4K

STRUGGLE ~28 FPS at 4K High settings

GTX 1060 3GB runs DG2: Defense Grid 2 at approximately ~28 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~65 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~28 FPS (STRUGGLE).

GTX 1060 3GB — FPS at High settings
1080p
80 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
65 FPS SMOOTH
4K
28 FPS STRUGGLE
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STRUGGLE
~28 FPS

The GTX 1060 3GB averages ~28 FPS in DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 4K High settings — below the 30 FPS minimum playability threshold. Dropping to 1080p Medium settings is the recommended workaround. A GPU upgrade to the next performance tier will resolve this.

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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
80
FPS
62 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
65
FPS
51 1% low
SMOOTH
4K
28
FPS
22 1% low
STRUGGLE
GTX 1060 3GB Specs
VRAM 3 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
~ Estimated FPS calibrated via Gemini AI. Feature support may vary — unverified options are hidden.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU
CPU Tier
GPU
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CPU
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Frequently asked questions — GTX 1060 3GB & DG2: Defense Grid 2

Can I run DG2: Defense Grid 2 on GTX 1060 3GB?

Yes. The GTX 1060 3GB delivers approximately 28 FPS in DG2: Defense Grid 2 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 1060 3GB get in DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 1440p?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 65 FPS in DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.

Can GTX 1060 3GB run DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 4K?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 28 FPS in DG2: Defense Grid 2 at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About DG2: Defense Grid 2

Defense Grid 2, DG2, is the highly-anticipated sequel to Hidden Path Entertainment’s 2008 Defense Grid: The Awakening. Setting the bar as the definitive tower defense game, Defense Grid 2 introduces new worlds and threats to test your tower placement strategies. With a bold new look, a compelling single-player campaign, and the addition of new game modes, online player-versus-player and multiplaye…

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