GTX 960 runs Per Aspera: Blue Mars 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 Per Aspera: Blue Mars 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 Per Aspera: Blue Mars on GTX 960?
Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 20 FPS in Per Aspera: Blue Mars 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 Per Aspera: Blue Mars at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 14 FPS in Per Aspera: Blue Mars 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 Per Aspera: Blue Mars at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 6 FPS in Per Aspera: Blue Mars 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 Per Aspera: Blue Mars
The Blue Mars DLC introduces players to new, ocean-size bodies of water and all the benefits that come with them! You've changed the face of the Red Planet with the Green Mars update - now let's go for blue!
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