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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti run The Forest? (2026)

Yes
~62 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti is a entry-level 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 62 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 33 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p3362
1440p2046
4K1126
💡 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 62 FPS, at 1440p about 46 FPS, and at 4K roughly 26 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti run The Forest?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti averages about 62 FPS at 1080p in The Forest.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti get in The Forest at 1080p?

Around 62 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 33 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Forest run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti?

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.