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Can I run XEL on GTX 960?

STRUGGLE ~18 FPS at 1080p High settings

GTX 960 runs XEL at approximately ~18 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. At 1440p: ~12 FPS (CANT_RUN). At 4K: ~4 FPS (CANT_RUN).

GTX 960 — FPS at High settings
1080p
18 FPS STRUGGLE
1440p
12 FPS CANT_RUN
4K
4 FPS CANT_RUN
STRUGGLE
~18 FPS

The GTX 960 averages ~18 FPS in XEL 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
18
FPS
14 1% low
STRUGGLE
1440p
12
FPS
9 1% low
CANT_RUN
4K
4
FPS
2 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
CPU

Frequently asked questions — GTX 960 & XEL

Can I run XEL on GTX 960?

Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 18 FPS in XEL 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 XEL at 1440p?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 12 FPS in XEL 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 XEL at 4K?

The GTX 960 averages approximately 4 FPS in XEL 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 XEL

Xel is an epic 3D sci-fi fantasy action-adventure. Explore the mysterious world of Xel and help protagonist Reid to uncover her enigmatic past. Make new friends and foes along the way and collect exciting gadgets to master challenging dungeons and solve time bending puzzles.

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