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Can I run Forza Horizon 5?
Forza Horizon 5's official minimum spec names the GTX 970 and i5-4460 with 8 GB RAM; its recommended spec the GTX 1070. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Forza Horizon 5 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380 | Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | 8 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750 | Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X | 16 GB |
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Forza Horizon 5 needs a GPU score of about 46: the 45th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Red Dead Redemption 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, EA Sports FC 26, Euro Truck Simulator 2.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~35 4 GB VRAM | ~31 8 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 3200G £50.74 · PcNova |
| 1080p High | ~46 8 GB VRAM | ~38 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1440p High | ~74 8 GB VRAM | ~38 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 4K High | ~124 12 GB VRAM | ~38 16 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
Cheapest GPUs for Forza Horizon 5 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Forza Horizon 5?
NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380; Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200; 8 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Forza Horizon 5?
NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750; Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X; 16 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Forza Horizon 5?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Forza Horizon 5 at 1440p?
About 74 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10.
How much RAM does Forza Horizon 5 need?
8 GB for the minimum spec and 16 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.