GTX 960 runs Terraforming Mars at approximately ~34 FPS at 1080p High settings — verdict: PLAYABLE. At 1440p: ~23 FPS (STRUGGLE). At 4K: ~10 FPS (CANT_RUN).
The GTX 960 runs Terraforming Mars at ~34 FPS on 1080P High settings — within the 30–60 FPS playable range but below the 60 FPS smooth-play threshold. Switching from High to Medium settings typically recovers approximately 6 FPS on this GPU tier.
Performance breakdown — GTX 960
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Frequently asked questions — GTX 960 & Terraforming Mars
Can I run Terraforming Mars on GTX 960?
Yes. The GTX 960 delivers approximately 34 FPS in Terraforming Mars at 1080p High settings. Frame rate is in the 30–60 FPS playable range. Switching to Medium settings recovers roughly 15–20% more FPS.
What FPS does GTX 960 get in Terraforming Mars at 1440p?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 23 FPS in Terraforming Mars at 1440p High settings — verdict: STRUGGLE. 1440p is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p will perform substantially better.
Can GTX 960 run Terraforming Mars at 4K?
The GTX 960 averages approximately 10 FPS in Terraforming Mars at 4K High settings — verdict: CANT_RUN. 4K is not recommended on this GPU for this title. 1080p or 1440p is the better choice.
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About Terraforming Mars
The taming of the Red Planet has begun! Corporations are competing to transform Mars into a habitable planet by spending vast resources and using innovative technology to raise temperature, create a breathable atmosphere, and make oceans of water. As terraforming progresses, more and more people will immigrate from Earth to live on the Red Planet.
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