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GTX 960 — Total War: SHOGUN 2 at 4K

CANT_RUN ~9 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 Total War: SHOGUN 2 at approximately ~9 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~20 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~9 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 960 — FPS at High settings
1080p
30 FPS PLAYABLE
1440p
20 FPS STRUGGLE
4K
9 FPS CANT_RUN
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CANT_RUN
~9 FPS

The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in Total War: SHOGUN 2 at 4K High settings (~9 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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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
30
FPS
23 1% low
CANT_RUN
1440p
20
FPS
16 1% low
STRUGGLE
4K
9
FPS
7 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 960 Specs
VRAM 4 GB
Generation 2015
Upscaling None
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
∿ Formula only FPS estimated by GPU performance model. Feature toggles hidden until verified.
Upscaling / AI
No upscaling on this GPU
Ray Tracing
No RT on this GPU
Frame Gen
Not supported on this GPU
CPU Tier
GPU
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CPU
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Frequently asked questions — GTX 960 & Total War: SHOGUN 2

Can I run Total War: SHOGUN 2 on GTX 960?

Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 9 FPS in Total War: SHOGUN 2 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 Total War: SHOGUN 2 at 1440p?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 20 FPS in Total War: SHOGUN 2 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 Total War: SHOGUN 2 at 4K?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 9 FPS in Total War: SHOGUN 2 at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.

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