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Can the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB) run The Forest? (2026)

Yes
~63 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB) is a entry-level card with 6GB of VRAM, and The Forest is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 63 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 63 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p6363
1440p3862
4K2150
💡 The Forest: Well-optimised survival game - lower Tree/Foliage Quality first for the biggest gain.

At 1080p expect around 63 FPS, at 1440p about 62 FPS, and at 4K roughly 50 FPS with optimized settings. The Forest doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB) run The Forest?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB) averages about 63 FPS at 1080p in The Forest.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB) get in The Forest at 1080p?

Around 63 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 63 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Forest run better on the NVIDIA GTX 1060 (laptop, 6GB)?

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.