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GTX 960 — XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1080p

STRUGGLE ~20 FPS at 1080p 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 XCOM: Enemy Unknown at approximately ~20 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~14 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~6 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 960 — FPS at High settings
1080p
20 FPS STRUGGLE
1440p
14 FPS CANT_RUN
4K
6 FPS CANT_RUN
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STRUGGLE
~20 FPS

The GTX 960 averages ~20 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown 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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Performance Optimizer

Live Simulation
1080p
20
FPS
16 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
14
FPS
11 1% low
CANT_RUN
4K
6
FPS
5 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 & XCOM: Enemy Unknown

Can I run XCOM: Enemy Unknown on GTX 960?

Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 20 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 960 get in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 1440p?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 14 FPS in XCOM: Enemy Unknown 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: Enemy Unknown at 4K?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 6 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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