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Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) run The Forest? (2026)

⚠️ Barely — only with upscaling and low settings

~31 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (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 31 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 14 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	14	31
1440p	8	19
4K	5	11

💡 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 31 FPS, at 1440p about 19 FPS, and at 4K roughly 11 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) run The Forest?

Barely — only with upscaling and low settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) averages about 31 FPS at 1080p in The Forest.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) get in The Forest at 1080p?

Around 31 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 14 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Forest run better on the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (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.