What GPU do I need to run Forza Horizon?

The minimum GPU requirement for Forza Horizon is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970. For smoother performance at higher settings, a more powerful graphics card is recommended.

What are the system requirements for Forza Horizon?

The minimum system requirements for Forza Horizon are: CPU: Intel Core i5-4460, GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970, RAM: 8 GB.

Can I play Forza Horizon at 60 FPS?

To achieve 60 FPS in Forza Horizon at medium-to-high settings, you typically need at least an entry-level GPU (e.g. GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT). Use the FPS estimator on this page to check your specific GPU.

Forza Horizon

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Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions

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Forza Horizon FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

Forza Horizon estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	327 fps	261 fps	209 fps	170 fps
RTX 4090	303 fps	243 fps	194 fps	158 fps
RX 7900 XTX	272 fps	218 fps	174 fps	142 fps
RTX 5080	257 fps	205 fps	164 fps	134 fps
RTX 4080 Super	241 fps	193 fps	154 fps	125 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	191 fps	153 fps	122 fps	99 fps
RTX 4070	163 fps	131 fps	105 fps	85 fps
RX 7800 XT	144 fps	115 fps	92 fps	75 fps
RTX 3080	140 fps	112 fps	90 fps	73 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	132 fps	106 fps	85 fps	69 fps
RTX 3070	121 fps	96 fps	77 fps	63 fps
RTX 4060	109 fps	87 fps	70 fps	57 fps
RTX 3060	93 fps	75 fps	60 fps	49 fps
GTX 1660 Super	68 fps	54 fps	43 fps	35 fps

1440p performance

Forza Horizon estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	245 fps	196 fps	157 fps	127 fps
RTX 4090	228 fps	182 fps	146 fps	118 fps
RX 7900 XTX	204 fps	163 fps	131 fps	106 fps
RTX 5080	193 fps	154 fps	123 fps	100 fps
RTX 4080 Super	181 fps	145 fps	116 fps	94 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	143 fps	114 fps	92 fps	74 fps
RTX 4070	123 fps	98 fps	78 fps	64 fps
RX 7800 XT	108 fps	86 fps	69 fps	56 fps
RTX 3080	105 fps	84 fps	67 fps	55 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	99 fps	79 fps	63 fps	52 fps
RTX 3070	90 fps	72 fps	58 fps	47 fps
RTX 4060	82 fps	65 fps	52 fps	42 fps
RTX 3060	70 fps	56 fps	45 fps	36 fps
GTX 1660 Super	51 fps	41 fps	32 fps	26 fps

4K performance

Forza Horizon estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPU	low	medium	high	ultra
RTX 5090	131 fps	105 fps	84 fps	68 fps
RTX 4090	121 fps	97 fps	78 fps	63 fps
RX 7900 XTX	109 fps	87 fps	70 fps	57 fps
RTX 5080	103 fps	82 fps	66 fps	53 fps
RTX 4080 Super	96 fps	77 fps	62 fps	50 fps
RTX 4070 Ti	76 fps	61 fps	49 fps	40 fps
RTX 4070	65 fps	52 fps	42 fps	34 fps
RX 7800 XT	58 fps	46 fps	37 fps	30 fps
RTX 3080	56 fps	45 fps	36 fps	29 fps
RTX 4060 Ti	53 fps	42 fps	34 fps	28 fps
RTX 3070	48 fps	39 fps	31 fps	25 fps
RTX 4060	44 fps	35 fps	28 fps	23 fps
RTX 3060	37 fps	30 fps	24 fps	19 fps
GTX 1660 Super	27 fps	22 fps	17 fps	14 fps

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About

Forza Horizon, released in 2012, is an action racing game that immerses players in the stunning open roads of Colorado, all set against the backdrop of a vibrant music festival. This title distinguishes itself with its combination of breathtaking graphics, an authentic driving experience, and a diverse collection of cars. The game’s open-world format allows players to explore at their own pace, emphasizing speed, style, and the freedom of the road, making it a noteworthy entry in the Forza franchise.

When considering PC performance, Forza Horizon is relatively accessible but still demands a capable system to deliver optimal FPS. Players will need at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score around 9638 and a CPU score of approximately 3652 to achieve a satisfying experience. With 8 GB of RAM as the baseline requirement, players can expect solid performance on mid-range GPUs such as the Nvidia GTX 750 or AMD Radeon R7 250, ensuring smoother gameplay while adjusting graphics settings to enhance visuals or FPS.

Should you play Forza Horizon? With a solid rating of 84/100, this game is highly recommended for fans of racing titles and open-world exploration. Whether you're a casual gamer or a racing enthusiast, its captivating blend of speed, stunning graphics, and freedom on the road provides an engaging experience worth diving into.

Performance profile

October 2012 release. Forza Horizon targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Mid-range territory. An RTX 3060 or RX 6700 XT delivers 60 FPS at 1080p High in Forza Horizon. For 1440p Ultra you'll want an RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT; 4K Ultra needs an RTX 4070 Ti or faster.