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Best Saros settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Saros runs at roughly 63 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 32FPS 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 Saros is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 63 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 32 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 63 FPS at 1080p and 44 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 25 FPS at 4K. Saros offers ray tracing, but the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3263
1440p1944
4K1125
💡 Saros: From the Returnal team - particle effects are the heaviest setting in busy bullet-hell fights.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Saros (from the Returnal team, Housemarque) supports DLSS and FSR. A free FPS boost - and this fast roguelike wants high, steady frames.
Ray-Traced ReflectionsOffsaves FPS
Ray-traced reflections on the rain-slicked alien world. A real cost - keep Off for the high frame rates twitchy combat needs.
Volumetric FogLow+6% FPS
Atmospheric fog and god-rays. Medium is an easy, near-invisible win.
Particle QualityMedium+5% FPS
Housemarque's signature bullet-hell particle storms - the heaviest setting in chaotic fights. High is the value pick over Epic.
Ambient OcclusionOff+5% FPS
Soft contact shadows for depth. SSAO is cheap and good-looking.
Shadow QualityMedium+4% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High looks nearly identical to Epic while running faster.
Screen Space ReflectionsLow+3% FPS
Reflections on wet ground when ray tracing is off. Medium is plenty.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness, shown with a VRAM estimate. On 8GB cards keep textures at High, not Epic.
Anti-AliasingTAAbaseline
Edge smoothing. TAA is clean and cheap.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) get in Saros?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages around 63 FPS at 1080p in Saros — up from about 32 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) run Saros at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages roughly 44 FPS in Saros; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Saros settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Volumetric Fog and Particle Quality 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.