Can a NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 run The Forest?
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 clears the minimum bar for The Forest but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 35 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 GT 1030 measures up
| Requirement | NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 | Minimum | Recommended | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPU performance score | 3 | 5 | Minimum | |
| Video memory | 2 GB | GB | 1 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 22 FPS on high — this card is happier at 1080p for this title.
At 4K
Around 13 FPS — not a realistic target for this pairing.
How other cards handle The Forest
| Graphics card | Tier | 1080p FPS | vs NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMD Radeon HD 6950 | F | 60 | ▲ 25 FPS | Compare |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti | F | 47 | ▲ 12 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon Vega 8 | F | 47 | ▲ 12 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon HD 6870 | F | 47 | ▲ 12 FPS | Compare |
| AMD Radeon R7 250 | F | 35 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
| Intel UHD Graphics 770 | F | 35 | ▼ 0 FPS | Compare |
Frequently asked questions
Can the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 run The Forest?
The NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 clears the minimum bar for The Forest but sits under the recommended spec. It is playable at around 35 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 35 FPS at 1080p, 22 FPS at 1440p and 13 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.