Can a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 run Just Cause™ 3?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 clears the minimum bar for Just Cause™ 3 but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 41 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 9 | 7 | 13 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 3 GB | Minimum |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the low preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 25 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 15 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
VRAM headroom
At 2GB you are under the 3GB this game recommends. Lower the texture setting one notch first — it costs the least visual quality per gigabyte saved.
How other cards handle Just Cause™ 3
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Radeon R9 380 | D | 46 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon HD 7970 | D | 46 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| Intel Arc A380 | D | 46 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| Intel Arc Graphics 140V | D | 46 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 | D | 41 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 280 | D | 41 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 run Just Cause™ 3?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 clears the minimum bar for Just Cause™ 3 but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 41 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 41 FPS at 1080p, 25 FPS at 1440p and 15 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.