Horizon Forbidden West System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Horizon Forbidden West
Developer:
Guerrilla Games, Nixxes Software
Publisher:
PlayStation Publishing
Release date:
21 March 2024 (less than a year ago)
User score:
4.4 / 5 (193 votes)
Hardware demand level:
5.7 / 10 - significantly demanding

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Official Horizon Forbidden West system requirements for PC

To run Horizon Forbidden West, you'll need at least 16 GB of RAM and 150 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 1650, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 5700. As for your CPU, an Core i3-8100 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-8600 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
150 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
150 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit (version 1909 or higher)
DirectX:
no data

Horizon Forbidden West performance on your PC


Horizon Forbidden West performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
Radeon RX 5700
30 fps @ low
1920×1080
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
60 fps @ epic DLSS
3840×2160
60 fps @ epic FSR
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.2x faster than Radeon RX 5700. Your graphics card can run Horizon Forbidden West at recommended settings according to Guerrilla Games, Nixxes Software.


Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Horizon Forbidden West FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 1080p
85−90
medium settings / 1080p
75−80
high settings / 1080p
55−60
ultra settings / 1080p
45−50
QHD / 1440p
35−40
4K / 2160p
24−27
4K DLSS / 2160p
30−35
4K FSR / 2160p
30−35

Horizon Forbidden West performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-8600

Core i5-12400 is 1.9x faster than Core i5-8600. Your CPU can run Horizon Forbidden West at recommended settings according to Guerrilla Games, Nixxes Software.


FAQ

When was Horizon Forbidden West released?
Horizon Forbidden West was released on 21 March 2024.
How much RAM do I need for Horizon Forbidden West?
You need a minimum of 16 GB RAM for Horizon Forbidden West.
How many GB is Horizon Forbidden West?
Horizon Forbidden West occupies about 150 GB of disk space.
Is Horizon Forbidden West a demanding game?
Horizon Forbidden West is a significantly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 5.7 out of 10.

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