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

On a NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Satisfactory runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 31FPS 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 Satisfactory is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 61 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 31 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 61 FPS at 1080p and 49 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 28 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
1080p3161
1440p1849
4K1028
💡 Satisfactory: Unreal Engine 5 - late-game mega-factories become CPU-bound.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Satisfactory (Unreal Engine 5) supports DLSS, FSR and XeSS. A free FPS boost - and big factories lean on the CPU, so enable it first.
Global Illumination (Lumen)Medium+7% FPS
Software Lumen bounce lighting - the heaviest setting. High over Epic is a big saving across sprawling factories.
Screen Space ReflectionsOff+6% FPS
Reflections on water and metal. Low is plenty around a factory.
Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS
Shadow resolution and range. High looks nearly identical to Epic while running faster.
Foliage QualityMedium+3% FPS
Grass and plant density in the wilderness. A real cost early game; lower once your factory takes over.
View DistanceMedium+3% FPS
How far the world renders - also helps see your conveyor sprawl. Far is the value pick.
VFXMedium+2% FPS
Machine, particle and conveyor effects. Medium keeps big factories smooth.
Texture QualityEpic-1% FPS
Surface sharpness - cheap on FPS if it fits your VRAM.
Post ProcessingHighbaseline
Bloom, motion blur and effects. Cheap; set to taste.
Anti-AliasingMediumbaseline
Edge smoothing across the factory. Medium keeps it clean cheaply.

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Frequently asked

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

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Satisfactory — up from about 31 FPS with everything on High.

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

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages roughly 49 FPS in Satisfactory; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

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

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Global Illumination (Lumen) and Screen Space Reflections 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.