GTX 960 runs Thief at approximately ~6 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~14 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~6 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Thief at 4K High settings (~6 FPS estimated). A minimum GPU tier of 5 or higher is required to run this title. Purchasing before upgrading is not recommended.
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Can I run Thief on GTX 960?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 6 FPS in Thief 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 Thief at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 14 FPS in Thief at 1440p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 960 run Thief at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 6 FPS in Thief 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 Thief
There is a rising tide of fear in The City. Hatred saturates every stone and whilst the rich prosper, the less fortunate face misery and repression. Ravaged with sickness and famine, they wait for something to change. Into this shadowy world steps Garrett, THE master thief in Thief, a reinvention of a franchise that helped define an entire genre of games. This first-person adventure features intel…
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