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Can the AMD RX 9060 XT (16GB) run The Forest? (2026)

Yes — easily
~117 FPS at 1440p with optimized settings

The AMD RX 9060 XT (16GB) is a strong 1440p card with 16GB of VRAM, and The Forest is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 9 5950X-class CPU it averages about 117 FPS at 1440p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 117 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p195195
1440p117117
4K6666
💡 The Forest: Well-optimised survival game - lower Tree/Foliage Quality first for the biggest gain.

At 1080p expect around 195 FPS, at 1440p about 117 FPS, and at 4K roughly 66 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for The Forest. The Forest doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the AMD RX 9060 XT (16GB) run The Forest?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the AMD RX 9060 XT (16GB) averages about 117 FPS at 1440p in The Forest.

What FPS does the AMD RX 9060 XT (16GB) get in The Forest at 1080p?

Around 195 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 195 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Forest run better on the AMD RX 9060 XT (16GB)?

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.