Can a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 run NieR:Automata™?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 clears the minimum bar for NieR:Automata™ but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 49 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium 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 | 8 | 11 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 2 GB | 4 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 medium preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 30 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 17 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
VRAM headroom
At 2GB you are under the 4GB this game recommends. Lower the texture setting one notch first — it costs the least visual quality per gigabyte saved.
How other cards handle NieR:Automata™
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Radeon R9 380 | D | 54 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon HD 7970 | D | 54 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| Intel Arc A380 | D | 54 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| Intel Arc Graphics 140V | D | 54 | ▲ 5 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 | D | 49 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 280 | D | 49 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 run NieR:Automata™?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 clears the minimum bar for NieR:Automata™ but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 49 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the medium preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 49 FPS at 1080p, 30 FPS at 1440p and 17 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the medium 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.