GTX 960 runs XCOM: Enemy Unknown at approximately ~6 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. At 1440p: ~14 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~6 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 cannot sustain playable frame rates in XCOM: Enemy Unknown at 4K High settings (~6 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: Enemy Unknown on GTX 960?
Not at playable frame rates. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 6 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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