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GTX 1660 — Stellaris: The Machine Age at 4K

STRUGGLE ~18 FPS at 4K High settings
⚠ DLC Note: As an expansion, this title may carry higher GPU overhead than the base game due to additional content and assets.

GTX 1660 runs Stellaris: The Machine Age at approximately ~18 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~50 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~18 FPS (STRUGGLE).

GTX 1660 — FPS at High settings
1080p
72 FPS SMOOTH
1440p
50 FPS PLAYABLE
4K
18 FPS STRUGGLE
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STRUGGLE
~18 FPS

The GTX 1660 averages ~18 FPS in Stellaris: The Machine Age 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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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
72
FPS
56 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
50
FPS
39 1% low
PLAYABLE
4K
18
FPS
14 1% low
STRUGGLE
GTX 1660 Specs
VRAM 6 GB
Generation 2019
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
✓ Verified data Feature support and FPS anchor verified via Gemini AI benchmark data.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU

Frequently asked questions — GTX 1660 & Stellaris: The Machine Age

Can I run Stellaris: The Machine Age on GTX 1660?

Yes. The GTX 1660 delivers approximately 18 FPS in Stellaris: The Machine Age 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 1660 get in Stellaris: The Machine Age at 1440p?

The GTX 1660 averages approximately 50 FPS in Stellaris: The Machine Age at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.

Can GTX 1660 run Stellaris: The Machine Age at 4K?

The GTX 1660 averages approximately 18 FPS in Stellaris: The Machine Age at 4K High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

About Stellaris: The Machine Age

It is an age of technological glory, rapid social change, and unbridled ambition… But in the depths of space, a danger unlike any before encountered is about to emerge, a looming threat that will throw the very meaning of life into question.Welcome to The Machine Age!

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