GTX 960 runs Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary at approximately ~20 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~14 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~6 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 averages ~20 FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary at 1080P 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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Can I run Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary on GTX 960?
Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 20 FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 14 FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary at 1440p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 960 run Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 6 FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary 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 Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary
From light planes to wide body jets to gliders and helicopters, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips. The Standard 40th Anniversary Edition features 37 airplanes, gliders, and helicopters with unique flight models, 25 handcrafted airports, 4 classic commercial airports, 14 heliports and 15 glider airp…
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