GTX 960 runs Saints Row 2 at approximately ~18 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~78 FPS (SMOOTH). At 4K: ~18 FPS (STRUGGLE).
The GTX 960 averages ~18 FPS in Saints Row 2 at 4K 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. 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 Saints Row 2 on GTX 960?
Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 18 FPS in Saints Row 2 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 Saints Row 2 at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 78 FPS in Saints Row 2 at 1440p High settings — verdict: SMOOTH. Excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors.
Can GTX 960 run Saints Row 2 at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 18 FPS in Saints Row 2 at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
About Saints Row 2
After the events of the first game, you awaken from a coma to find that the Third Street Saints have all but disappeared. Much like Saints Row, you are charged with retaking the city from three rival gangs, only this time as the leader of the saints. While fighting the Sons of Samedi, The Brotherhood, and The Ronin, the Saints also antagonize the Ultor Corporation, which seeks to eradicate gang vi…
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