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Can GeForce GTX 1060 run Fallout Shelter?

Great

The GeForce GTX 1060 handles Fallout Shelter well at 1080p, delivering approximately 429 FPS at High settings — above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. It can also achieve smooth 1440p at around 321 FPS.

Fallout ShelterGeForce GTX 1060 FPS Data

Quality1080p1440p4K
Low670 fps502 fps268 fps
Medium536 fps402 fps214 fps
High429 fps321 fps171 fps
Ultra348 fps261 fps139 fps

Estimated FPS · actual performance may vary based on drivers and settings

Minimum System Requirements

CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83 GHz
GPU
Nvidia GeForce GTS 250
RAM
2 GB

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)SimulationFree To Play

About

Fallout Shelter (2015) is a free-to-play vault management simulation that puts you in charge of an underground Vault-Tec facility. The game blends RPG and simulation mechanics as you build your vault, manage dwellers, and defend against wasteland threats. It's a casual strategy experience that became popular across multiple platforms for its approachable gameplay and Fallout universe setting.

The game is highly accessible from a hardware perspective, making it ideal for benchmarking on budget systems. You'll achieve smooth FPS performance on entry-level GPUs with a minimum score around 2831, paired with just 2 GB of RAM. Fallout Shelter runs well on older graphics cards and integrated graphics, so even mid-range GPUs will deliver excellent frame rates and graphics settings without performance concerns.

With a 63/100 rating, Fallout Shelter offers casual entertainment if you enjoy management sims and the Fallout franchise. It's worth trying given the free-to-play model, though long-term engagement depends on your tolerance for simulation mechanics and mobile-style gameplay.

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