
The Forest system requirements
Official minimum and recommended requirements published by the developer.
Minimum
CPUIntel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
GPUNVIDIA GeForce 8800GT
RAM4 GB RAM
Storage5 GB available space
Recommended
CPUQuad Core Processor
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
RAM4 GB RAM
Storage5 GB available space
Estimated FPS for The Forest by graphics card
We calculated the estimated FPS for The Forest on the most popular GPUs on the market. Results show Ultra quality performance with a reference CPU and 16GB of RAM.
| GPU | 1080p (Full HD) | 1440p (2K) | 4K (Ultra HD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090NVIDIA 32GB | 154 | 154 | 154 |
| RTX 4090NVIDIA 24GB | 154 | 154 | 154 |
| RTX 5080NVIDIA 16GB | 154 | 154 | 154 |
| RX 7900 XTXAMD 24GB | 154 | 154 | 154 |
| RTX 4080 SuperNVIDIA 16GB | 154 | 154 | 154 |
| RTX 5070 TiNVIDIA 16GB | 154 | 154 | 153 |
| RX 7900 XTAMD 20GB | 154 | 154 | 146 |
| RTX 4070 Ti SuperNVIDIA 16GB | 154 | 154 | 141 |
| RTX 5070NVIDIA 12GB | 154 | 154 | 135 |
| RX 9070 XTAMD 16GB | 154 | 151 | 130 |
↓ -0.6% FPS | |||
| RTX 4070 TiNVIDIA 12GB | 153 | 147 | 132 |
↓ -3.9% FPS | |||
| RTX 4070 SuperNVIDIA 12GB | 147 | 142 | 123 |
↓ -3.4% FPS | |||
| RX 9070AMD 16GB | 142 | 135 | 113 |
↓ -0.7% FPS | |||
| RX 7800 XTAMD 16GB | 141 | 135 | 111 |
↓ -1.4% FPS | |||
| RTX 4070NVIDIA 12GB | 139 | 132 | 111 |
| RTX 5060 TiNVIDIA 16GB | 139 | 130 | 104 |
↓ -2.9% FPS | |||
| RX 9060 XT 16GBAMD 16GB | 135 | 115 | 82 |
↓ -3.7% FPS | |||
| RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 130 | 125 | 99 |
↓ -5.4% FPS | |||
| RTX 4060 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 123 | 111 | 84 |
↓ -6.5% FPS | |||
| RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA 8GB | 115 | 108 | 80 |
↓ -3.5% FPS | |||
| RTX 4060NVIDIA 8GB | 111 | 98 | 70 |
↓ -2.7% FPS | |||
| Arc B580INTEL 12GB | 108 | 96 | 70 |
↓ -3.7% FPS | |||
| RX 7600AMD 8GB | 104 | 89 | 61 |
| RTX 5050NVIDIA 8GB | 104 | 87 | 58 |
↓ -4.8% FPS | |||
| RTX 3060NVIDIA 12GB | 99 | 89 | 63 |
↓ -3.0% FPS | |||
| RX 6600 XTAMD 8GB | 96 | 82 | 53 |
↓ -17.7% FPS | |||
| RTX 3050NVIDIA 8GB | 79 | 65 | 37 |
What GPU do you need for The Forest?
Most modern GPUs handle The Forest without issues. Even a RTX 3050 reaches over 60 FPS.
If you have a 144Hz monitor and want stable 144+ FPS, we recommend a RTX 4070 Super or better.
To play at 1440p smoothly (60+ FPS), a RTX 3050 is enough. At 4K, you will need a RTX 3060 or better for a smooth experience.

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Frequently asked questions about The Forest
Can I run The Forest on my PC?
It depends on your GPU. The Forest is a Moderate game. For 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra you need at least a RTX 3050.
What GPU do I need for The Forest at 144 FPS?
For stable 144+ FPS at 1080p Ultra, we recommend a RTX 4070 Super or better.
Can I play The Forest at 4K?
Yes, but you will need a powerful GPU. For 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, we recommend a RTX 3060 or better.
Is the FPS data for The Forest accurate?
These are estimates based on hardware benchmarks. Actual performance may vary depending on drivers, temperature, and system configuration.





