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Best Mafia II: Definitive Edition settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Mafia II: Definitive Edition runs at roughly 66 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 66FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 3GB of VRAM, and Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 66 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 66 FPS at 1080p and 61 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 48 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6666
1440p4061
4K2248
💡 Mafia II: Definitive Edition: Older remaster - runs easily; watch APEX PhysX on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there).
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSROff
Render resolution scaling is the biggest GPU-side lever — though this remaster runs easily on modern hardware.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution and range — the heaviest setting here. Medium is barely different from High while running faster.
Geometry DetailHighbaseline
World and object detail. High is fine on most cards; lower it only if you need frames.
APEX PhysX DetailMediumbaseline
Cloth, debris and particle physics — can tank FPS on AMD cards (it runs on the CPU there). Off or Medium is safest.
Anti-Aliasing2xbaseline
Smooths jagged edges — higher levels (MSAA) get expensive. 2x is a good balance.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps road and building textures sharp at angles. Cheap — 16x is fine.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) get in Mafia II: Definitive Edition?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) averages around 66 FPS at 1080p in Mafia II: Definitive Edition — up from about 66 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) run Mafia II: Definitive Edition at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) averages roughly 61 FPS in Mafia II: Definitive Edition — a smooth experience.

What are the best Mafia II: Definitive Edition settings for the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB)?

Use a balanced preset, keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Geometry Detail down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.