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Best Forza Horizon 5 settings for the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) (2026)

On a Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Forza Horizon 5 runs at roughly 32 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 12FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Forza Horizon 5 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 32 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 12 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 32 FPS at 1080p and 19 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 11 FPS at 4K. Forza Horizon 5 offers ray tracing, but the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) isn't built for it, so we leave it off. The biggest free win is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p1232
1440p719
4K411
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
Forza Horizon 5 supports DLSS and XeSS. Exceptionally well-optimised - upscaling mainly helps at 4K or on weaker GPUs.
Ray Tracing (Reflections)Offsaves FPS
Ray-traced car reflections - makes paint and chrome look stunning but costs 15-20 percent FPS. Worth it only with headroom.
Reflection QualityLow+12% FPS
Screen-space reflections on car bodies and wet roads. A big visual impact - High is the sweet spot.
Shadow QualityLow+8% FPS
Resolution of car and scenery shadows. High looks great and runs well.
MSAAOff+8% FPS
Hardware edge smoothing - heavy at higher steps. 2x is plenty.
World Car Level of DetailLow+7% FPS
How detailed other cars look at distance. High is fine - barely noticeable at race speeds.
Night ShadowsOff+6% FPS
Dynamic shadows from headlights at night races. A moderate cost; Off is a common competitive pick.
Environment GeometryLow+6% FPS
Roadside detail and object density. High is plenty at race speeds.
Ground CoverLow+5% FPS
Grass and foliage density along the road. Easy saving in lush environments.
Ambient Occlusion (SSAO)Off+5% FPS
Soft contact shadows. Low/High is a cheap, good-looking choice.
Particle EffectsLow+4% FPS
Dust, smoke and sparks. A small saving during crashes and drifts.
Environment TexturesUltra-1% FPS
Surface detail - cheap if it fits your VRAM.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps road markings and tarmac sharp into the distance - effectively free, use 16x.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) get in Forza Horizon 5?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages around 32 FPS at 1080p in Forza Horizon 5 — up from about 12 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) run Forza Horizon 5 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen) averages roughly 19 FPS in Forza Horizon 5; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Forza Horizon 5 settings for the Intel UHD 770 (desktop 12th/13th Gen)?

Turn on XeSS (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Reflection Quality and Shadow Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.