GTX 960 runs Etherium at approximately ~8 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~35 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~8 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Etherium 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. 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.
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Can I run Etherium on GTX 960?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 8 FPS in Etherium 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 Etherium at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 35 FPS in Etherium at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 960 run Etherium at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 8 FPS in Etherium 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 Etherium
Etherium is the new, futuristic real-time strategy game developed by Tindalos Interactive, the studio that created Stellar Impact. This strategy game, exclusively for PC, offers a particularly dynamic and edgy gameplay with innovative game mechanics that revitalize the genre. In Etherium, three empires are engaged in a merciless struggle to control a handful of planets that contain rich deposits …
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