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GTX 1060 3GB — XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1440p

STRUGGLE ~22 FPS at 1440p 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 1060 3GB runs XCOM: Enemy Unknown at approximately ~22 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~22 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~10 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 1060 3GB — FPS at High settings
1080p
32 FPS PLAYABLE
1440p
22 FPS STRUGGLE
4K
10 FPS CANT_RUN
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STRUGGLE
~22 FPS

The GTX 1060 3GB averages ~22 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1440P 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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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
32
FPS
25 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
22
FPS
17 1% low
STRUGGLE
4K
10
FPS
8 1% low
CANT_RUN
GTX 1060 3GB Specs
VRAM 3 GB
Generation 2016
Upscaling FSR 2
Frame Gen Not supported
Perf tier
∿ Formula only FPS estimated by GPU performance model. Feature toggles hidden until verified.
Upscaling / AI
Upscaling not supported in this title
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 1060 3GB & XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Can I run XCOM: Enemy Unknown on GTX 1060 3GB?

Yes. The GTX 1060 3GB delivers approximately 22 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown 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 3GB get in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1440p?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 22 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.

Can GTX 1060 3GB run XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 4K?

The GTX 1060 3GB averages approximately 10 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown 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: Enemy Unknown

XCOM: Enemy Unknown will place you in control of a secret paramilitary organization called XCOM. As the XCOM commander, you will defend against a terrifying global alien invasion by managing resources, advancing technologies, and overseeing combat strategies and individual unit tactics. The original XCOM is widely regarded as one of the best games ever made and has now been re-imagined by the stra…

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