The Forest System Requirements: Can You Run It?

The Forest
Developer:
Endnight Games
Publisher:
Endnight Games
Release date:
30 April 2018 (6 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (1894 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.8 / 10 - not demanding
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Official The Forest system requirements for PC

To run The Forest, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 5 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 8800 GT, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 560. As for your CPU, an Pentium D 915 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Sempron 3850 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT
Pass CPU:
Intel Dual-Core 2.4 GHz
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
5 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7
DirectX:
Version 9.0

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
Pass CPU:
Quad Core Processor
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
5 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7
DirectX:
Version 9.0

The Forest performance on your PC

The Forest performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 560
30 fps @ low
1366×768
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 6.2x faster than GeForce GTX 560. Your graphics card can run The Forest at recommended settings according to Endnight Games.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

The Forest 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 / 768p
170−180
medium settings / 1080p
170−180
high settings / 1080p
170−180
ultra settings / 1080p
170−180
QHD / 1440p
170−180
4K / 2160p
170−180

The Forest performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Sempron 3850

Core i5-12400 is 16.7x faster than Sempron 3850. Your CPU can run The Forest at recommended settings according to Endnight Games.

FAQ

When was The Forest released?
The Forest was released on 30 April 2018.
How much RAM do I need for The Forest?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for The Forest.
How many GB is The Forest?
The Forest occupies about 5 GB of disk space.
Is The Forest a demanding game?
The Forest is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.8 out of 10.

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