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GTX 1060 3GB — SCUM at 1440p

STRUGGLE ~22 FPS at 1440p High settings
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VRAM Warning: 3 GB / 6 GB required SCUM recommends at least 6 GB of VRAM. The GTX 1060 3GB has 3 GB — you may experience texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality scenes. Consider lowering texture settings to High or Medium.

GTX 1060 3GB runs SCUM at approximately ~22 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~22 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~5 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 1060 3GB — FPS at High settings
1080p
48 FPS PLAYABLE
1440p
22 FPS STRUGGLE
4K
5 FPS CANT_RUN
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STRUGGLE
~22 FPS

The GTX 1060 3GB averages ~22 FPS in SCUM at 1440P High settings — below the 30 FPS minimum playability threshold. FSR 2 Quality mode typically recovers to ~29 FPS; Performance mode to ~35 FPS. For native-resolution smooth play a GPU upgrade to the next performance tier is recommended. Warning: SCUM recommends at least 6 GB VRAM. The GTX 1060 3GB has only 3 GB — expect texture pop-in, longer load times, or crashes in high-quality or large-area scenes. 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.

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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
48
FPS
26 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
22
FPS
10 1% low
STRUGGLE
4K
5
FPS
2 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 1060 3GB Specs
VRAM 3 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
∿ Formula only FPS estimated by GPU performance model. Feature toggles hidden until verified.
Upscaling / AI
Hardware: FSR 2
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU

Frequently asked questions — GTX 1060 3GB & SCUM

Can I run SCUM on GTX 1060 3GB?

Yes. The GTX 1060 3GB delivers approximately 22 FPS in SCUM 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 1060 3GB get in SCUM at 1440p?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 22 FPS in SCUM at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.

Can GTX 1060 3GB run SCUM at 4K?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 5 FPS in SCUM 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 SCUM

Scum aims to evolve the multiplayer open world survival game with unprecedented levels of character customization, control and progression, where knowledge and skills are the ultimate weapons for long-term survival. Combining the methodical planning and management of hardcore survival with optional PvP ‘network events’ available to everyone at anytime, SCUM strikes a unique balance between complex…

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