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Can the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) run Dark Souls III? (2026)

👍 Yes, with tuned settings

~53 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Dark Souls III is a relatively light game to run. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 53 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 23 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	23	53
1440p	14	32
4K	8	18

💡 Dark Souls III: Locked to 60 FPS - aim for a steady 60; runs easily on modern hardware.

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

At 1080p expect around 53 FPS, at 1440p about 32 FPS, and at 4K roughly 18 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 660 (2GB) run Dark Souls III?

Yes, with tuned settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) averages about 53 FPS at 1080p in Dark Souls III.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB) get in Dark Souls III at 1080p?

Around 53 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 23 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Dark Souls III run better on the NVIDIA GTX 660 (2GB)?

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.