Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB run Planet Coaster?
Yes, below recommended
Yes, though the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is fast enough for Planet Coaster's recommended card but has 3 GB of video memory against the 4 GB listed. Expect about 79 FPS at 1080p on high, with textures turned down a step.
Frame rate by resolution
- 1080p 79 FPS on high 60 FPS on ultra
- 1440p 49 FPS on high 60 FPS on medium
- 4K 28 FPS on high 60 FPS out of reach
Modelled at native resolution, paired with the Intel Core i3-2100 or a faster processor. How the model works.
Next to the publisher’s spec
Minimum
nVidia GTX 560 (2GB)/AMD Radeon 7850 (2GB)
- Index
- 5
- Video memory
- 2 GB
Recommended
nVidia GTX 980 (4GB)/AMD R9 380 (4GB)
- Index
- 10
- Video memory
- 4 GB
Your card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
- Index
- 13
- Video memory
- 3 GB
Same game, neighbouring cards
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and Planet Coaster: questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB run Planet Coaster?
Yes, though the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is fast enough for Planet Coaster's recommended card but has 3 GB of video memory against the 4 GB listed. Expect about 79 FPS at 1080p on high, with textures turned down a step.
How many FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB get in Planet Coaster?
Modelled on high settings without upscaling: 79 FPS at 1080p, 49 at 1440p and 28 at 4K, with a processor that meets the game's recommendation.
Which card would run Planet Coaster at the recommended spec?
The lowest launch price among recent cards that meet it belongs to the Intel Arc A380 ($139).
Does my processor change this?
The figures assume a processor at or above Planet Coaster's recommendation. A slower one lowers the ceiling, most noticeably at 1080p.