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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) run Sea of Thieves? (2026)

Yes
~63 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) is a entry-level card with 6GB of VRAM, and Sea of Thieves is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 63 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 48 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p4863
1440p2961
4K1638
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 63 FPS, at 1440p about 61 FPS, and at 4K roughly 38 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) run Sea of Thieves?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) averages about 63 FPS at 1080p in Sea of Thieves.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) get in Sea of Thieves at 1080p?

Around 63 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 48 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Sea of Thieves run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB)?

Turn on FSR (Quality) 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.