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Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) run The Forest? (2026)

❌ Not really

~21 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) 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.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	9	21
1440p	5	13
4K	3	7

💡 The Forest: Well-optimised survival game - lower Tree/Foliage Quality first for the biggest gain.

🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (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 FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for The Forest on the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) →

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) run The Forest?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) averages about 21 FPS at 1080p in The Forest.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop) 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 NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (laptop)?

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.