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Forza Horizon 5 System Requirements

November 4, 2021Playground Games

Race across a dynamic recreation of Mexico in Forza Horizon 5, piloting a vast collection of vehicles through diverse open-world environments. The Premium Edition grants early access plus additional content like car packs, VIP status, and future expansions.

Forza Horizon 5 Minimum & Recommended Specs

Minimum: Intel Core i5-4460, NVIDIA GeForce GTX, 8 GB RAM. Recommended: 16 GB RAM RAM.

Minimum System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer)
Processor
Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200CPU Deals
RAM
8 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 12
Storage
110 GB available spaceSSD Deals

Recommended System Requirements

OS
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or newer)
Processor
Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500XCPU Deals
RAM
16 GB RAMRAM Deals
Graphics Card
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 590GPU Deals
DirectX
DirectX 12
Storage
110 GB available spaceSSD Deals

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Quick Performance Tips for Forza Horizon 5

#1

Lower shadow quality for a significant FPS boost.

#2

Disable motion blur for better clarity and performance.

#3

Reduce environmental detail to improve frame rates.

#4

Close background apps to free up system resources.

Forza Horizon 5 System Requirements FAQ

Can I run Forza Horizon 5 on a low-end PC?
To achieve the minimum playable experience (low settings, 30FPS at 1080p), you'll need at least an Intel Core i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470 GPU, and 8 GB of RAM. If your PC is below these specs, performance may be poor or the game may not run.
What GPU do I need for Forza Horizon 5?
The minimum GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or AMD Radeon RX 470. For recommended settings (high settings, 60FPS at 1080p), you'll need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon RX 590.
How much RAM does Forza Horizon 5 need?
Forza Horizon 5 requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM to run. For a smoother experience, especially at higher settings, 16 GB of RAM is recommended.
Will Forza Horizon 5 run on integrated graphics?
While technically possible, running Forza Horizon 5 on integrated graphics is not recommended. Performance will likely be very poor, even at the lowest settings, and you may experience significant stuttering and low frame rates. A dedicated graphics card is highly recommended.
What is the best graphics settings for Forza Horizon 5?
The best graphics settings depend on your hardware. Start with the 'Medium' preset and adjust from there. If you're struggling for frames, lower settings like shadow quality, particle effects, and environmental detail. Experiment to find the balance between visual fidelity and performance that works best for you.
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Forza Horizon 5 Game Info

Developer

Playground Games

Publisher

Xbox Game Studios

Release Date

November 4, 2021

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

Genres

RacingSport

Game Modes

  • Single player
  • Multiplayer
  • Co-operative

Forza Horizon 5 Screenshots

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