Forza Horizon 4 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Forza Horizon 4
Developer:
Playground Games
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Release date:
2 October 2018 (6 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (4623 votes)
Hardware demand level:
2.4 / 10 - lightly demanding
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Official Forza Horizon 4 system requirements for PC

To run Forza Horizon 4, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 80 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 650, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon R9 290X. As for your CPU, an Core i3-4170 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-3820 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
2 GB, NVidia 650TI OR AMD R7 250x
Pass CPU:
Intel i3-4170 @ 3.7Ghz OR Intel i5 750 @ 2.67Ghz
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
80 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher, x64
DirectX:
DirectX 12 API, Hardware Feature Level 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
4 GB, NVidia GTX 970 OR NVidia GTX 1060 3GB OR AMD R9 290x OR AMD RX 470
Pass CPU:
Intel i7-3820 @ 3.6Ghz
Pass RAM:
12 GB RAM
File size:
100 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 version 15063.0 or higher, x64
DirectX:
DirectX 12 API, Hardware Feature Level 11

Forza Horizon 4 performance on your PC

Forza Horizon 4 performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon R9 290X
30 fps @ low
1280×720
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 2.3x faster than Radeon R9 290X. Your graphics card can run Forza Horizon 4 at recommended settings according to Playground Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Forza Horizon 4 FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (in real tests). Frames per second may vary based on operating system and other factors.

low settings / 720p
465
medium settings / 1080p
226
high settings / 1080p
180
ultra settings / 1080p
154
QHD / 1440p
115
4K / 2160p
67

Forza Horizon 4 performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-3820

Core i5-12400 is 3.4x faster than Core i7-3820. Your CPU can run Forza Horizon 4 at recommended settings according to Playground Games.

FAQ

When was Forza Horizon 4 released?
Forza Horizon 4 was released on 2 October 2018.
How much RAM do I need for Forza Horizon 4?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Forza Horizon 4. Yet, 12 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Forza Horizon 4?
Forza Horizon 4 occupies about 80 GB of disk space.
Is Forza Horizon 4 a demanding game?
Forza Horizon 4 is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 2.4 out of 10.

Community ratings

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