Forza Horizon 6 System Requirements
2026Updated: November 14, 2026
Quick answer
- Minimum (30 FPS)
- GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT · Ryzen 5 1600 · 16 GB RAM
- Recommended (60 FPS)
- RTX 3060 Ti / RX 6700 XT · Ryzen 5 5600X · 16 GB RAM
- Size
- 167 GB
- OS
- Windows 10 22H2 (version 19045) or higher
- Steam Deck
- Verified
- Mac
- No macOS version
Specs by frame rate: 30, 60 or 120+ FPS
Minimum and recommended come from the Steam page; the other targets are estimates from our graphics card performance table.
What do you want to play at?
Recommended60 FPS · 1080p
Official- Graphics card
- NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD RX 6700 XT / Intel Arc A580
- CPU
- Intel i5-12400F / AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- RAM
- 16 GB RAM
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Settings
- High
- Upscaling
- Native (no upscaling)
- Frame gen
- No
- Ray tracing
- Off
This is the sweet spot for 1080p High settings without upscaling—the RTX 3060 Ti handles Forza's geometry well, but keep ray tracing off and SSAO at High instead of Ultra to maintain 60fps consistency. You'll see minimal visual loss while gaining 12–15 FPS.
Full requirements table
| MinimumOfficial | RecommendedOfficial | 1440p 60 FPSEstimate | 4K 60 FPSEstimate | 1080p 120 FPSEstimate | 1440p 120 FPSEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target | 30 FPS · 1080p | 60 FPS · 1080p | 60 FPS · 1440p | 60 FPS · 4K | 120 FPS · 1080p | 120 FPS · 1440p |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| GPU NVIDIA | Nvidia GTX 1650 | NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti | RTX 5060 | RTX 4070 Super | RTX 5060 | RTX 4070 Ti Super |
| GPU AMD | AMD RX 6500 XT | AMD RX 6700 XT | RX 9060 XT | RX 7900 GRE | RX 9060 XT | RX 7900 XT |
| GPU Intel | Intel Arc A380 | Intel Arc A580 | — | — | — | — |
| CPU Intel | Intel i5-8400 | Intel i5-12400F | Core i5-13400 | Core i5-13400 | Core Ultra 9 285K | Core Ultra 9 285K |
| CPU AMD | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X | Ryzen 7 5700G | Ryzen 7 5700G | Ryzen 9 9900X3D | Ryzen 9 9900X3D |
| RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Upscaling | Native | Native | Native | DLSS 4 Quality / FSR 4 Quality | Native | DLSS 4 Quality / FSR 4 Quality |
| Frame Gen | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Ray tracing | Off | Off | Medium | High | Low | High |
Storage: 167 GB available space · DirectX: Version 12
Laptops that run Forza Horizon 6
Laptop cards are slower than desktop cards of the same name; these are the weakest laptop cards that reach each target.
- MinimumRadeon 890M (integrated) · RTX 3050 Laptop · RX 6500M or better
- RecommendedRTX 4050 Laptop · RX 7600S or better
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 5070 Ti Laptop or better
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 5070 Ti Laptop or better
Forza Horizon 6 on Steam Deck and handhelds
Valve's rating is official; the per-device settings are estimates.
Valve's Steam Deck rating:Verified
Steam Deck OLED
- Optimized800p · 40 FPS · FSR 3.1
40fps at 800p with FSR 3.1 and Low–Medium settings is the Deck's ideal target—cap to 40Hz in SteamOS Quick Access to extend battery from 2.5 to 4 hours while maintaining smooth visuals on the OLED panel. Disable ray tracing and reduce draw distance by 30% to stay stable; the 7" screen hides upscaling artifacts well.
ROG Ally X
- Performance1080p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1 · FG
- Quality1080p · 40 FPS · FSR 3.1
60fps at 1080p with Medium settings and AFMF enabled delivers the smoothest handheld experience, but battery drops to ~2 hours—for longer sessions, cap at 40fps with High settings and disable Frame Gen to reach 4 hours. The Z2 Extreme handles Forza better than Deck, but Windows overhead means you'll need FSR 4 Quality to maintain consistency.
Legion Go 2
- Performance1200p · 50 FPS · FSR 3.1 · FG
- Quality1200p · 40 FPS · FSR 3.1
50fps at 1200p with Medium–High settings and AFMF on the 144Hz display is excellent, but render at 1200p not native 1600p—the extra pixels don't justify the battery cost. 40fps quality mode with High settings and no Frame Gen reaches 4.5 hours; the larger 8.8" OLED screen makes FSR upscaling less noticeable than on Deck.
Forza Horizon 6 on consoles
Estimated graphics modes per console.
PlayStation 5 Pro
- Performance4K · 60 FPS · PSSR 2.0 · RT Medium
- Quality4K · 30 FPS · PSSR 2.0 · RT High
Performance mode at 4K 60fps with PSSR 2.0 and Medium RT is the PS5 Pro's killer advantage—PSSR 2.0 is system-wide and requires no per-game patch, delivering visuals nearly identical to native 4K while maintaining frame rate. Quality mode at 30fps with High RT is beautiful but unnecessary for a racing game; stick with Performance.
PlayStation 5
- Performance1440p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1
- Quality4K · 30 FPS · FSR 3.1 · RT Low
Performance mode locks 60fps at 1440p with FSR 3.1 upscaling and no ray tracing—this is the mode to use for consistent online racing. Quality mode drops to 30fps with native 4K and light RT, making it feel sluggish compared to Performance; only use it for photo mode or single-player exploration.
Xbox Series X
- Performance1440p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1
- Quality4K · 30 FPS · FSR 3.1 · RT Low
Performance mode matches PS5 at 1440p 60fps with FSR 3.1, but Series X's extra GPU power means slightly higher resolution scaling in dynamic areas. Quality mode at 4K 30fps with light RT is marginally sharper than PS5's equivalent, but the 30fps penalty isn't worth it for racing.
Xbox Series S
- Performance1080p · 60 FPS · FSR 3.1
- Quality1440p · 30 FPS · FSR 3.1
Performance mode at 1080p 60fps with FSR 3.1 is the only playable option—the 10GB RAM constraint limits texture quality noticeably compared to other consoles, and ray tracing is completely absent. Quality mode at 1440p 30fps is too slow for online racing; accept the visual trade-off and stay in Performance.
Can you play Forza Horizon 6 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Forza Horizon 6 is Windows only.
Our take
Summary
Forza Horizon 6 is moderately demanding, with GPU load driven by open-world geometry streaming and optional ray tracing rather than heavy compute shaders—the Frostbite-derived engine scales well from 1080p 30fps on GTX 1650 to 4K 60fps with upscaling on RTX 4070 Super. The ideal setup is RTX 5070 + Ryzen 7 5700G at 1440p 60fps High with DLSS 4 Quality, delivering smooth racing without compromising visual fidelity. Ray tracing is optional and scales gracefully from Off (minimum tier) to High (PS5 Pro, RTX 4070+), making it easy to dial in your preferred balance. Expect CPU bottlenecks above 120fps in dense traffic areas; a 9900X3D is recommended for high-refresh competitive racing.
120+ FPS
Achieving 120fps at 1440p requires an RTX 4070 Ti Super or RX 7900 XT paired with a 9900X3D or Core Ultra 9 285K—CPU becomes the bottleneck above 120fps in Forza's open-world streaming. Disable ray tracing entirely, set shadows to High, and use DLSS 4 Balanced or FSR 4 Balanced to maintain frame consistency; Frame Generation is viable for single-player but adds input latency unsuitable for online racing.
Best value
The RTX 5060 at 1440p 60fps High settings is the best value—it delivers 2–3x the performance of a GTX 1060 for $300, includes DLSS 4 access, and handles Forza's demanding geometry without compromise. AMD's RX 9060 XT at the same price is equally strong with FSR 4 ML upscaling, making either choice excellent for 1440p gaming.
Upgrade path
GTX 1060 users should jump to RTX 5060 ($300) for 3x performance and DLSS 4 support—a generational leap that transforms Forza from 1080p Low to 1440p High. RTX 3060 Ti owners can skip to RTX 5070 ($549) for 1.5–2x gains and Frame Gen access, unlocking 1440p 120fps with upscaling. RTX 4060 users should upgrade to RTX 5070 ($549) to escape the 8GB VRAM bottleneck and gain DLSS 4 MFG for 1440p gaming.
FAQ
How many GB is Forza Horizon 6?
The PC version needs about 167 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Forza Horizon 6?
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT, Ryzen 5 1600 / i5-8400, 16 GB RAM, Windows 10 22H2 (version 19045) or higher. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Forza Horizon 6?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Forza Horizon 6?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Forza Horizon 6?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Forza Horizon 6?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Radeon 890M, RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 4050 Laptop, RX 7600S.
Can you play Forza Horizon 6 on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck. Our estimate: 800p at about 40 FPS.
Is Forza Horizon 6 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Forza Horizon 6 is Windows only.
Buy Forza Horizon 6
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