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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) run The Outer Worlds 2? (2026)

👍 Yes, with tuned settings

~58 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) is a entry-level card with 3GB of VRAM, and The Outer Worlds 2 is a one of the most punishing games to run on PC. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 58 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 22 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	22	58
1440p	13	35
4K	7	20

💡 The Outer Worlds 2: Unreal Engine 5 - upscaling is basically required at 1440p and up.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 58 FPS, at 1440p about 35 FPS, and at 4K roughly 20 FPS with optimized settings. With only 3GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) run The Outer Worlds 2?

Yes, with tuned settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) averages about 58 FPS at 1080p in The Outer Worlds 2.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB) get in The Outer Worlds 2 at 1080p?

Around 58 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 22 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Outer Worlds 2 run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (3GB)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.