GTX 960 runs XCOM 2 at approximately ~27 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~15 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~5 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 averages ~27 FPS in XCOM 2 at 1080P High settings — below the 30 FPS minimum playability threshold. Dropping to 1080p Medium settings is the recommended workaround. A GPU upgrade to the next performance tier will resolve this.
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Can I run XCOM 2 on GTX 960?
Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 27 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 960 get in XCOM 2 at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 15 FPS in XCOM 2 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 XCOM 2 at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 5 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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