Check your system specs and upgrade accordingly for smooth performance in Forza Horizon 4.
Check your system specs and upgrade accordingly for smooth performance in Forza Horizon 4.
Yes, but with that dual-core setup it won’t offer much improvement. Even my i5 7400 feels limited for the 1050 Ti. At medium settings at Apex, my CPU stays at 100% while the GPU runs between 80-95%. Edit: at high or ultra CPU usage it hits around 90% and GPU reaches 100%.
Unexpected, but this game offers unique challenges unlike Forza. It runs smoothly optimized.
When loading new assets, the performance becomes more apparent at higher speeds. My 3570K ran at full power with FH3 and FH4 even on an HD7850, achieving only 30fps in high/medium settings. Using a GTX970 gave better results, but adjusting CPU clocks to 4.2ghz for lower fan noise caused noticeable stutter and reduced frame rates.
It makes sense to start with the GPU, then move to memory and finally the CPU if needed. Ideally, he could upgrade everything together, but due to budget limits, prioritizing GPU over CPU would be best. This approach would help maintain performance without overspending.
I’ve worked with this game before, so make sure you have enough RAM. Your 1050Ti should work as long as you skip the MSAA setting. An i3 should still function well even if an Athlon X4 950 is used.
I’m considering the same—affordable options are limited. A 580/GTX1650 setup with a Ryzen 5 3600 costs around $350 in India, which barely covers single-game play. I’m okay with around 45 fps, as long as stuttering and input lag aren’t major issues. Upgrading RAM is easy for me. Thanks to everyone for the help!
Thanks for the response. I prefer lower FPS instead of higher performance. I just want to avoid stutters—sometimes it freezes unexpectedly even though benchmarks show 1050 FPS can work well. I’m unsure if the issue is with my CPU or RAM, so I might need a new motherboard for a better CPU. Keeping the same RAM would help.
I understand, but it's simple to just throw money at the issue. Anyone can suggest that. He's looking for advice on a solution or an explanation of why he's facing a problem—and any assistance should be something he can try right away without cost. At least in the short term. That's all I was trying to convey, though it wasn't meant seriously—more like a light-hearted comment.
Sure, I can handle up to 60 frames per second on Ultra during typical winter days. The minor stutters aren’t a big issue since I mainly use it for coding and learning. Avoid playing Apex, that’s fine. Thanks for the encouragement and support from SkilledRebuilds!