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Can the AMD R9 390 (8GB) run Sons of the Forest? (2026)

✅ Yes

~61 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The AMD R9 390 (8GB) is a entry-level card with 8GB of VRAM, and Sons of the Forest is a demanding, graphically heavy game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 61 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 34 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	34	61
1440p	21	52
4K	12	30

💡 Sons of the Forest: Dense forests are the heaviest load and partly CPU-bound; lower Vegetation Density first.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 61 FPS, at 1440p about 52 FPS, and at 4K roughly 30 FPS with optimized settings. With only 8GB of VRAM, keep textures a notch below max at higher resolutions to avoid stutter. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the AMD R9 390 (8GB) run Sons of the Forest?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD R9 390 (8GB) averages about 61 FPS at 1080p in Sons of the Forest.

What FPS does the AMD R9 390 (8GB) get in Sons of the Forest at 1080p?

Around 61 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 34 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Sons of the Forest run better on the AMD R9 390 (8GB)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.