Heavier than the Zero Dawn Remastered due to the 'Burning Shores' DLC. Treat the official specs as the bare minimum and aim a tier higher.
A modern mid-range build will comfortably lock in a stable 60fps. Throw in 32GB of RAM to give the system some breathing room.
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UMPC, Handheld & Laptop Performance
The verdict is estimated based on hardware specifications, assuming a game resolution of 720p and settings at Medium or lower. A 'PLAYABLE' status does not guarantee actual gameplay performance.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition PC Component Selection & Build Strategy
6+ cores recommended to handle the multi-threaded load
- ❯Cheap out on your CPU, and you'll bottleneck any future GPU upgrades.
- ❯To avoid a CPU bottleneck, we recommend going above the official specs. Aim for a Core i5-12400 or Ryzen 5 5600 as your baseline.
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Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition GPU Benchmark & FPS Guide
Target Mapping
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GPU Benchmarks
CPU Benchmarks
This is a comparison graph of the manufacturer's minimum required specs, recommended specs, and bld4me-recommended parts (new and used). Higher values indicate smoother performance. bld4me's recommended parts are selected based on independent research, balancing comfortable gameplay with cost-performance for the game title.
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bld4me NEW Arc B570 10GB | ||||
bld4me USED Radeon RX 6650 XT | ||||
Official Recommended Radeon RX 5700 | ||||
Official Minimum GeForce GTX 1650 |
The FPS values above are estimated based purely on the GPU's native performance without any upscaler. These are merely estimates and do not guarantee actual performance.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition GPU Benchmark & FPS Database
Estimated FPS on this site is calculated based on the official recommended requirements of each game, assuming only the GPU is changed. Actual frame rates may vary depending on the environment, such as the combined CPU, memory, and storage.
Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition
120 SKUS| GPU | Share | 720PHD | 1080PFHD | 1440PQHD | 4KUHD |
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Non-Recommended Models (Grade E)
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The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.
A step-up GPU for chasing high refresh rates and stunning visuals.
The smart pick—perfect balance of power and efficiency.
Ensures standard playability, delivering 30 to just under 60 FPS at 1080p/Medium settings.
The Game's Verdict: Recommended Specs & Grade
The sequel to the critically acclaimed Horizon Zero Dawn is here. It's easy to look at the spec sheet, see it mirrors the Zero Dawn Remastered, and breathe a sigh of relief. Don't. Factor in the 'Burning Shores' DLC, and the real-world performance hit is noticeably heavier.
Even on the officially 'recommended' GPUs, our benchmarks showed frame drops into the 50s during demanding scenes. Stepping up a hardware tier is crucial if you want a consistently smooth experience.
Pushing higher resolutions and maxed-out graphics? Upscaling and frame gen support are mandatory. And if your goal is absolute zero micro-stutters, giving your system plenty of RAM and VRAM headroom is non-negotiable.