

NBA Live 06
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NBA Live 06 FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 909 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 999 fps | 986 fps | 801 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 959 fps | 779 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 906 fps | 736 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 826 fps | 671 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 999 fps | 932 fps | 746 fps | 606 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 999 fps | 799 fps | 639 fps | 519 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 724 fps | 579 fps | 463 fps | 377 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps | 999 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 999 fps | 999 fps | 979 fps | 795 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 839 fps | 682 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 999 fps | 924 fps | 739 fps | 601 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 999 fps | 899 fps | 719 fps | 584 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 999 fps | 849 fps | 679 fps | 552 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 968 fps | 774 fps | 619 fps | 503 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 874 fps | 699 fps | 559 fps | 454 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 749 fps | 599 fps | 479 fps | 390 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 543 fps | 435 fps | 348 fps | 282 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 895 fps | 727 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 831 fps | 675 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 932 fps | 746 fps | 606 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 879 fps | 703 fps | 571 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 999 fps | 826 fps | 661 fps | 537 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 816 fps | 653 fps | 522 fps | 424 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 699 fps | 559 fps | 448 fps | 364 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 616 fps | 493 fps | 394 fps | 320 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 599 fps | 479 fps | 384 fps | 312 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 566 fps | 453 fps | 362 fps | 294 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 516 fps | 413 fps | 330 fps | 268 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 466 fps | 373 fps | 298 fps | 242 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 400 fps | 320 fps | 256 fps | 208 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 290 fps | 232 fps | 185 fps | 151 fps |

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About
NBA Live 06, released in 2005, marks a significant entry in the basketball simulation genre as it is the first title in the franchise designed specifically for next-generation consoles. The game combines realistic gameplay mechanics with vibrant graphics, making it a notable part of the NBA Live series. Players can expect smooth animations, engaging ball control, and an accessible experience for both seasoned fans and newcomers to basketball games.
When it comes to PC performance, NBA Live 06 is quite accessible and can run well on lower-end hardware. The minimum GPU requirement is an entry-level graphics card with a score around 3, allowing a decent frame rate for casual gamers. For optimal performance and FPS, players may want to consider mid-tier GPUs to enjoy higher graphics settings without compromising on gameplay smoothness. The game adapts to various configurations, making it a good benchmark for those with modest gaming setups.
With a solid rating of 89/100, NBA Live 06 is definitely worth playing for fans of sports simulations and basketball enthusiasts alike. Its combination of engaging gameplay and accessible hardware requirements means that it can be enjoyed by a wide audience, providing a nostalgic yet satisfying gaming experience.
Performance profile
Released in September 2005, NBA Live 06 comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.
Extremely light — NBA Live 06 runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.