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Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 run Forza Horizon 5? (2026)

✅ Yes

~69 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GTX 980 is a entry-level card with 4GB of VRAM, and Forza Horizon 5 is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 69 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 69 FPS with everything on High.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	69	69
1440p	42	64
4K	24	60

At 1080p expect around 69 FPS, at 1440p about 64 FPS, and at 4K roughly 60 FPS with optimized settings. Forza Horizon 5 doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GTX 980 run Forza Horizon 5?

Yes. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 980 averages about 69 FPS at 1080p in Forza Horizon 5.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 980 get in Forza Horizon 5 at 1080p?

Around 69 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 69 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Forza Horizon 5 run better on the NVIDIA GTX 980?

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.