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Can the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) run The Forest? (2026)

Not really
~21 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and The Forest is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 21 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 9 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p921
1440p513
4K37
💡 The Forest: Well-optimised survival game - lower Tree/Foliage Quality first for the biggest gain.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 21 FPS, at 1440p about 13 FPS, and at 4K roughly 7 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for The Forest on the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen)

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Frequently asked

Can the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) run The Forest?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) averages about 21 FPS at 1080p in The Forest.

What FPS does the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen) get in The Forest at 1080p?

Around 21 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 9 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Forest run better on the Intel HD 630 (7th Gen)?

Turn on XeSS (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.