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Can GeForce GTX 1060 run Payday 2?

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The GeForce GTX 1060 handles Payday 2 well at 1080p, delivering approximately 468 FPS at High settings — above the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. It can also achieve smooth 1440p at around 351 FPS.

Payday 2GeForce GTX 1060 FPS Data

Quality1080p1440p4K
Low731 fps548 fps292 fps
Medium585 fps438 fps234 fps
High468 fps351 fps187 fps
Ultra380 fps285 fps152 fps

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

Minimum System Requirements

CPU
Intel Dual Core 2.0 GHz
GPU
Nvidia GeForce 8800
RAM
4 GB

Genres

ActionRole-playing (RPG)

About

Payday 2 is an action-packed four-player co-op shooter released in 2013 that tasks you and your crew with executing elaborate heists across Washington D.C. The game combines intense gunplay with strategic planning, letting you approach each mission in multiple ways. Its blend of cooperative action and RPG progression elements made it a standout in the co-op shooter genre.

Payday 2 is quite accessible for modern systems, requiring just 4 GB of RAM and running smoothly on mid-range hardware. Even budget GPUs from the last generation can push solid FPS at higher graphics settings, making it an excellent benchmark title for testing older or entry-level cards. You can expect strong performance on GTX 1050 Ti and RX 570 equivalents, with most systems easily achieving 60+ FPS at 1080p with high graphics settings.

With a solid 74/100 rating, Payday 2 remains worth playing if you enjoy cooperative shooters and heist narratives. The game offers tremendous replay value and has received substantial post-launch support, though it requires patience to enjoy its more nuanced mechanics.

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