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Best Escape from Tarkov settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Escape from Tarkov runs at roughly 60 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 28FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Escape from Tarkov is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 60 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 28 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 60 FPS at 1080p and 38 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 22 FPS at 4K. With only 4GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max in Escape from Tarkov at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p2860
1440p1738
4K922
💡 Escape from Tarkov: Heavily CPU-bound - maps like Streets can bottleneck even strong CPUs.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Escape from Tarkov added DLSS and FSR. A free FPS boost - but Tarkov is heavily CPU-bound, so don't expect it to fix low frames on busy maps like Streets.
Shadows QualityLow+10% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. Many competitive players run Low for both FPS and visibility.
Overall VisibilityLow+10% FPS
How far the world renders - a real cost on open maps. Lower to see (and run) better; raising it helps spot distant players.
Object LOD QualityLow+8% FPS
Detail on distant objects - leans on the CPU. Medium keeps frametimes steady in fights.
Grass Shadows / DistanceOff+7% FPS
Grass density and its shadows. Lower it - tall grass also hides enemies, so many players reduce it.
SSR QualityOffbaseline
Screen-space reflections on water and glass. Off is the competitive default for free frames.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean; some players prefer FXAA for a sharper image.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface sharpness - cheap on FPS if it fits your VRAM. Tarkov likes 8GB+ on big maps.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) get in Escape from Tarkov?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages around 60 FPS at 1080p in Escape from Tarkov — up from about 28 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) run Escape from Tarkov at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages roughly 38 FPS in Escape from Tarkov; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Escape from Tarkov settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadows Quality and Overall Visibility 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.