GTX 960 runs Nuclear War Simulator at approximately ~6 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~26 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~6 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Nuclear War Simulator at 4K High settings (~6 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 Nuclear War Simulator on GTX 960?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 6 FPS in Nuclear War Simulator 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 Nuclear War Simulator at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 26 FPS in Nuclear War Simulator at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 960 run Nuclear War Simulator at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 6 FPS in Nuclear War Simulator 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 Nuclear War Simulator
Nuclear war simulator is a detailed realistic simulation and visualization of large-scale nuclear conflicts with a focus on humanitarian consequences. It lets you design conflict scenarios and estimate the consequences using a population density map and realistic weapons effects.
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