Can I Run Forza Horizon 4?
Playground Games · 2021
Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world.
Can You Run Forza Horizon 4?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Forza Horizon 4’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Forza Horizon 4 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVidia 650TI OR AMD R7 250x | NVidia GTX 970 OR NVidia GTX 1060 3GB OR AMD R9 290x OR AMD RX 470 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i3-4170 @ 3.7Ghz OR Intel i5 750 @ 2.67Ghz | Intel i7-3820 @ 3.6Ghz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher | Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Forza Horizon 4 is a demanding racing game from 2021. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 79 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 36 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 150 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–40 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~135–165 FPS
Excellent
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Forza Horizon 4 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Forza Horizon 4, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher | Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher |
| Processor | Intel i3-4170 @ 3.7Ghz OR Intel i5 750 @ 2.67Ghz | Intel i7-3820 @ 3.6Ghz |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVidia 650TI OR AMD R7 250x | NVidia GTX 970 OR NVidia GTX 1060 3GB OR AMD R9 290x OR AMD RX 470 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 80 GB available space | 100 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher Processor: Intel i3-4170 @ 3.7Ghz OR Intel i5 750 @ 2.67Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia 650TI OR AMD R7 250x DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 80 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher Processor: Intel i7-3820 @ 3.6Ghz Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GTX 970 OR NVidia GTX 1060 3GB OR AMD R9 290x OR AMD RX 470 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 100 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Forza Horizon 4 — FAQ
Can I run Forza Horizon 4?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 79 FPS at 1080p in Forza Horizon 4. Budget GPUs get about 36 FPS and high-end GPUs around 150 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Forza Horizon 4?+
Forza Horizon 4 needs at least a Intel i3-4170 @ 3.7Ghz OR Intel i5 750 @ 2.67Ghz processor, a NVidia 650TI OR AMD R7 250x graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 80 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher.
Can Forza Horizon 4 run without a graphics card?+
No — Forza Horizon 4 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVidia 650TI OR AMD R7 250x).
How much RAM does Forza Horizon 4 need?+
Forza Horizon 4 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 12GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.