GTX 1060 6GB runs XCOM 2 at approximately ~10 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~29 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~10 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 1060 6GB cannot sustain playable frame rates in XCOM 2 at 4K High settings (~10 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 XCOM 2 on GTX 1060 6GB?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 1060 6GB delivers approximately 10 FPS in XCOM 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 1060 6GB get in XCOM 2 at 1440p?
The GTX 1060 6GB averages approximately 29 FPS in XCOM 2 at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 1060 6GB run XCOM 2 at 4K?
The GTX 1060 6GB averages approximately 10 FPS in XCOM 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.
About XCOM 2
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity.
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