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Can the RTX 4090 Laptop run The Forest? (2026)

Yes — easily
~167 FPS at 1440p with optimized settings

The RTX 4090 Laptop is a high-end card with 16GB of VRAM, and The Forest is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-12900F-class CPU it averages about 167 FPS at 1440p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 167 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p227227
1440p167167
4K9494
💡 The Forest: Well-optimised survival game - lower Tree/Foliage Quality first for the biggest gain.

At 1080p expect around 227 FPS, at 1440p about 167 FPS, and at 4K roughly 94 FPS with optimized settings. Its 16GB of VRAM is plenty for The Forest. The Forest doesn't use upscaling, so the gains come from trimming the heaviest settings.

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Frequently asked

Can the RTX 4090 Laptop run The Forest?

Yes — easily. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the RTX 4090 Laptop averages about 167 FPS at 1440p in The Forest.

What FPS does the RTX 4090 Laptop get in The Forest at 1080p?

Around 227 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 227 FPS on all-High).

How do I make The Forest run better on the RTX 4090 Laptop?

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.