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Best Shadow of the Tomb Raider settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Shadow of the Tomb Raider runs at roughly 61 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 34FPS 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 Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a moderately demanding 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 34 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 61 FPS at 1080p and 40 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 22 FPS at 4K. Shadow of the Tomb Raider 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
1080p3461
1440p2040
4K1222
💡 Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Well-optimised with DLSS; ray-traced shadows are the heaviest option - turn them off first.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
Supports DLSS. The biggest free FPS boost — enable it first, especially with ray-traced shadows on.
Ray-Traced ShadowsOffsaves FPS
Softer, more accurate shadows — heavy for a subtle gain. Turn it off first when chasing frames.
Ambient OcclusionOff+8% FPS
Soft contact shading. BTAO is the cheap option; HBAO+ looks a touch better for more cost.
Shadow QualityMedium+5% FPS
Standard (non-RT) shadow resolution and range. High is a strong step down from Ultra.
Level of DetailMedium+3% FPS
How detailed distant geometry stays. High avoids pop-in cheaply.
Texture QualityUltra-1% FPS
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.

⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →

🎯 Can the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) run Shadow of the Tomb Raider? See the verdict →

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) get in Shadow of the Tomb Raider?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages around 61 FPS at 1080p in Shadow of the Tomb Raider — up from about 34 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) run Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages roughly 40 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Shadow of the Tomb Raider settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Ambient Occlusion and Shadow 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.