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Can the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) run The Forest? (2026)

Yes
~73 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) is a handheld card with 4GB of VRAM, and The Forest is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 73 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 54 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p5473
1440p3260
4K1843
💡 The Forest: Well-optimised survival game - lower Tree/Foliage Quality first for the biggest gain.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Quality) — about +35% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 73 FPS, at 1440p about 60 FPS, and at 4K roughly 43 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) run The Forest?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) averages about 73 FPS at 1080p in The Forest.

What FPS does the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU) get in The Forest at 1080p?

Around 73 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 54 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Forest run better on the Intel Arc 140V (iGPU)?

Turn on XeSS (Quality) 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.