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Can the NVIDIA RTX 4060 run The Forest? (2026)

Yes — easily
~162 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA RTX 4060 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 162 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 162 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p162162
1440p9797
4K5574
💡 The Forest: Well-optimised survival game - lower Tree/Foliage Quality first for the biggest gain.

At 1080p expect around 162 FPS, at 1440p about 97 FPS, and at 4K roughly 74 FPS with optimized settings. The Forest doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

🎛 See the full best-settings guide for The Forest on the NVIDIA RTX 4060

⚡ Check your exact CPU & target FPS in the optimizer →

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4060 run The Forest?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4060 averages about 162 FPS at 1080p in The Forest.

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4060 get in The Forest at 1080p?

Around 162 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 162 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Forest run better on the NVIDIA RTX 4060?

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.