GTX 1660 runs News Tower at approximately ~17 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~48 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~17 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 1660 cannot sustain playable frame rates in News Tower at 4K High settings (~17 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. Note: This title is currently in Early Access. Performance estimates include a conservative buffer — actual results may vary as the game continues to be optimized between patches.
Performance Optimizer
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Can I run News Tower on GTX 1660?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 1660 delivers approximately 17 FPS in News Tower 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 1660 get in News Tower at 1440p?
The GTX 1660 averages approximately 48 FPS in News Tower at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 1660 run News Tower at 4K?
The GTX 1660 averages approximately 17 FPS in News Tower 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 News Tower
News Tower is a news and resource management game. Your goal is to build a newspaper empire in 1930s New York that is profitable, independent, and – most importantly – wins the trust of its readers.
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