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Can the NVIDIA RTX 2080 run The Forest? (2026)

Yes — easily
~147 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 2080 is a mainstream 1080p card with 8GB of VRAM, and The Forest is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-13500H (laptop)-class CPU it averages about 147 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 147 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p147147
1440p8888
4K5067
💡 The Forest: Well-optimised survival game - lower Tree/Foliage Quality first for the biggest gain.

At 1080p expect around 147 FPS, at 1440p about 88 FPS, and at 4K roughly 67 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 RTX 2080 run The Forest?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 2080 averages about 147 FPS at 1080p in The Forest.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 2080 get in The Forest at 1080p?

Around 147 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 147 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Forest run better on the NVIDIA RTX 2080?

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.