Can a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 run Sons Of The Forest?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 clears the minimum bar for Sons Of The Forest but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 41 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
High preset, upscaling off, paired with a AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D-class processor.
How the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 21 | 13 | 30 | Minimum |
| Video memory | 8 GB | 3 GB | 8 GB | Recommended |
| Ray tracing | — Not supported | Game has no RT | N/A | |
| Upscaling | FSR | Not supported | N/A | |
Recommended settings
For 60 FPS at 1080p
Use the low preset. High settings fall short here, so drop the preset before touching resolution.
At 1440p
Around 26 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 15 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle Sons Of The Forest
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Arc A750 | C | 45 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | C | 45 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX 6600 | C | 45 | ▲ 4 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 | C | 43 | ▲ 2 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | C | 41 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R9 Fury X | C | 39 | ▼ 2 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 run Sons Of The Forest?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 clears the minimum bar for Sons Of The Forest but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 41 FPS at 1080p on high, and you will get a smoother result on the low preset.
What FPS will I get?
On high settings with upscaling off: roughly 41 FPS at 1080p, 26 FPS at 1440p and 15 FPS at 4K. These are modelled estimates — see our methodology.
What settings should I use?
Start at the low preset at 1080p.
Will my processor hold this back?
These figures assume a processor fast enough not to limit the card. If yours is older, run the bottleneck calculator — this title leans on the GPU, so a modest CPU deficit costs less.