GTX 960 runs Galactic Civilizations IV - Species Pack at approximately ~55 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~31 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~7 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 runs Galactic Civilizations IV - Species Pack at ~55 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 4 FPS on this GPU tier. 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 Galactic Civilizations IV - Species Pack on GTX 960?
Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 55 FPS in Galactic Civilizations IV - Species Pack 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 Galactic Civilizations IV - Species Pack at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 31 FPS in Galactic Civilizations IV - Species Pack at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 960 run Galactic Civilizations IV - Species Pack at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 7 FPS in Galactic Civilizations IV - Species Pack 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 Galactic Civilizations IV - Species Pack
The Species Pack for Galactic Civilizations IV expands the game into the entire Milky Way via Subspace Streams. Featuring over a dozen unique species with new technologies and world-building aspects, it enhances gameplay and strategy.
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