Can I run Forza Horizon 5?

Official Forza Horizon 5 system requirements, player reports on Forza Horizon 5 performance, and a check against your GPU and CPU.

Official system requirements

Published on the Steam store page by the developer. This is that text, not a benchmark.

Minimum

OS
Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
Processor
Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Memory
8 GB RAM
Graphics
NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
110 GB available space
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Network: Broadband Internet connection

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher
Processor
Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Memory
16 GB RAM
Graphics
NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750
DirectX
Version 12
Storage
110 GB available space
Notes
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system Network: Broadband Internet connection

What players say about performance

The game generally runs well on a variety of hardware, with some performance issues reported mainly related to online and texture pop-in problems.

Drawn from 24 reviews that mention performance.

Common problems

  • Texture pop-in and draw distance issues.
  • Horrible online stuttering and server issues.
  • Performance drops during online play.
  • High VRAM usage causing bugs.

What runs it well

  • Game is optimized and runs smoothly on high-end hardware.
  • Can run at high settings with good FPS on mid-range GPUs.
  • Optimizations allow for manageable performance on older PCs.
  • Game has an extensive options menu for customization.

Check your PC

Pick a GPU and a CPU. The result compares their class with the parts named in the official requirements. It is not an FPS estimate.

AI review summary of Forza Horizon 5