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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super run No Man’s Sky? (2026)

Yes
~71 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super is a entry-level card with 6GB of VRAM, and No Man’s Sky is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 71 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 72 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p7271
1440p4366
4K2455
💡 No Man’s Sky: Very well-optimised - runs smoothly on modest hardware.

At 1080p expect around 71 FPS, at 1440p about 66 FPS, and at 4K roughly 55 FPS with optimized settings. No Man’s Sky doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super run No Man’s Sky?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super averages about 71 FPS at 1080p in No Man’s Sky.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super get in No Man’s Sky at 1080p?

Around 71 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 72 FPS on all-High).

How do I make No Man’s Sky run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1660 Super?

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.