GTX 960 runs Tharsis at approximately ~50 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~35 FPS (PLAYABLE). At 4K: ~15 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 runs Tharsis at ~50 FPS on 1080P High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 4 FPS on this GPU tier.
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Can I run Tharsis on GTX 960?
Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 50 FPS in Tharsis at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.
What FPS does GTX 960 get in Tharsis at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 35 FPS in Tharsis at 1440p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. Playable at 1440p — consider lowering to Medium for a smoother experience.
Can GTX 960 run Tharsis at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 15 FPS in Tharsis 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 Tharsis
Tharsis is a turn-based space strategy game. With dice and cannibalism. It puts you in control of humanity's first manned mission to Mars, just as it's struck by a micrometeoroid storm. You must guide your crew through disasters, food shortages, and the unforgiving nature of space - all while maintaining your sanity amidst cryptic signals and warnings from Mars. Defy the odds, make the difficult d…
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