Can I Run Forza Horizon 5?
Playground Games · 2021
Explore the vibrant open world landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in the world’s greatest cars.
Can You Run Forza Horizon 5?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Forza Horizon 5’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Forza Horizon 5 — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380 | NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows 10 version 18362.0 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 5 is a extremely demanding action game from 2021. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 75 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 34 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 143 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~30–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–155 FPS
Great
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Forza Horizon 5 System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Forza Horizon 5, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher |
| Processor | Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380 | NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 110 GB available space | 110 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 110 GB available space
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher Processor: Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750 DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 110 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Forza Horizon 5 — FAQ
Can I run Forza Horizon 5?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 75 FPS at 1080p in Forza Horizon 5. Budget GPUs get about 34 FPS and high-end GPUs around 143 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 5?+
Forza Horizon 5 needs at least a Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 processor, a NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 110 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher.
Can Forza Horizon 5 run without a graphics card?+
No — Forza Horizon 5 is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380).
How much RAM does Forza Horizon 5 need?+
Forza Horizon 5 officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB 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.