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GTX 960 — Stellaris: The Machine Age at 4K

CANT_RUN ~7 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 960 runs Stellaris: The Machine Age at approximately ~7 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~33 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~7 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 960 — FPS at High settings
1080p
58 FPS PLAYABLE
1440p
33 FPS PLAYABLE
4K
7 FPS CANT_RUN
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CANT_RUN
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The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Stellaris: The Machine Age at 4K High settings (~7 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended. 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
58
FPS
45 1% low
CANT_RUN
1440p
33
FPS
26 1% low
PLAYABLE
4K
7
FPS
5 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 960 Specs
VRAM 4 GB
Generation 2015
Upscaling None
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
✓ Verified data Feature support and FPS anchor verified via Gemini AI benchmark data.
Upscaling / AI
No upscaling on this GPU
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU

Frequently asked questions — GTX 960 & Stellaris: The Machine Age

Can I run Stellaris: The Machine Age on GTX 960?

Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 7 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 960 get in Stellaris: The Machine Age at 1440p?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 33 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 960 run Stellaris: The Machine Age at 4K?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 7 FPS in Stellaris: The Machine Age 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 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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