STARWHAL › All GPUs › GTX 960

Can I run STARWHAL on GTX 960?

STRUGGLE ~26 FPS at 1080p High settings
⚡
60 FPS Engine Lock STARWHAL is hard-capped at 60 FPS by its physics engine — no GPU can exceed this in-game regardless of hardware.

GTX 960 runs STARWHAL at approximately ~26 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~25 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~21 FPS (STRUGGLE).

GTX 960 — FPS at High settings ⚡ 60 FPS cap
1080p
26 FPS STRUGGLE
1440p
25 FPS STRUGGLE
4K
21 FPS STRUGGLE
findgamedeals.com/can-i-run
STRUGGLE
~26 FPS

The GTX 960 has ample headroom for STARWHAL at 1080P High settings. Note: This game's engine hard-caps gameplay at 60 FPS regardless of hardware — no GPU can exceed this in-game limit.

Want smooth STARWHAL at High settings? GTX 1650 Super →

Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
26
FPS
22 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
25
FPS
21 1% low
STRUGGLE
4K
21
FPS
18 1% low
STRUGGLE
GTX 960 Specs
VRAM 4 GB
Generation 2015
Upscaling None
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
~ Estimated FPS calibrated via Gemini AI. Feature support may vary — unverified options are hidden.
Upscaling / AI
No upscaling on this GPU
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU
CPU Tier
GPU
—
CPU
—

Frequently asked questions — GTX 960 & STARWHAL

Can I run STARWHAL on GTX 960?

Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 26 FPS in STARWHAL 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 STARWHAL at 1440p?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 25 FPS in STARWHAL 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 STARWHAL at 4K?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 21 FPS in STARWHAL at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About STARWHAL

The local multi-player space narwhal fighting game that has rocked the internet is finally ready for its big debut in a fully loaded release! Flop it out with 2-4 players in a retro, epic narwhal battle in space! The heart-piercing action is furious and unrelenting. Starwhal will change your life. Inspired by countless couch-gaming gatherings over the decades, we wanted to bring something competit…

View all deals for STARWHAL →
Was this FPS estimate accurate for you?