PC requirements
Forza Horizon 5 System Requirements
Forza Horizon 5 needs at least Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM and NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 16 GB RAM and NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher | Windows 10 version 18362.0 or higher |
| Processor | Intel i5-4460 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVidia GTX 970, AMD RX 470, OR Intel Arc A380 | NVidia GTX 1070, AMD RX 590, OR Intel Arc A750 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 110 GB available space | 110 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Forza Horizon 5 on PC
Can my PC run Forza Horizon 5?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Forza Horizon 5 need?
110 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.