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Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Sons of the Forest? (2026)

❌ Not really

~12 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) is a entry-level card with 2GB 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 12 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 5 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	5	12
1440p	3	7
4K	2	4

💡 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 12 FPS, at 1440p about 7 FPS, and at 4K roughly 4 FPS with optimized settings. With only 2GB 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.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for Sons of the Forest on the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) →

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) run Sons of the Forest?

Not really. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) averages about 12 FPS at 1080p in Sons of the Forest.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (laptop) get in Sons of the Forest at 1080p?

Around 12 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 5 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Sons of the Forest run better on the NVIDIA GeForce MX230 (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.