Forza Motorsport: Best PC performance graphics settings

Today we're going to bring you the best PC settings for optimal performance in Forza Motorsport. We'll show you how to get the smoothest and most consistent FPS refresh rate in this new racing simulator.

Forza Motorsport is out next week after the early access launch, so there's still time to ensure you've got a PC that's right to run the upcoming racing sim.

Even the best gaming PC has to be configured correctly to make the most of Forza. These graphics settings will ensure you get the best experience in Forza with a focus on optimising performance.

Best Forza Motorsport PC performance settings

You'll obviously need a powerful gaming PC to be able to run Forza Motorsport as it will need at least the same power as an Xbox Series X or Series S.

Forza Motorsport isn't available on Xbox One, so this is a next-gen exclusive for PC and Xbox gamers.

Credit: Turn 10 / Xbox Games Studio

Now, if you've got a PC that has specs that are at least at the recommended levels, you'll be able to run with the settings we're proposing. If your PC is below the recommended levels, you may struggle to run with these settings. You can find the minimum and recommended Forza Motorsport system requirements here.

Forza can be run in better graphics settings than we're proposing, but you'll need a very powerful PC and the correct display hardware to do so.

For example, we're suggesting running in 1080p rather than 4K, as you'll need a top-end PC as well as a monitor that can display 4K.

Best Forza Motorsport graphics settings

Below is the full list of Forza Motorsport graphics settings we recommend for all gamers who have at least a mid-range PC:

• Full-screen – On
• Resolution – 1920 x 1080
• Show framerate – Off
• Nvidia DLSS – Ultra Performance
• Dynamic render quality – Medium
• Performance target – 60 FPS
• Resolution scale – 100%
• Image modifiers – 4x Anisotropic
• Raytracing quality – Off
• RTAO quality – Auto
• Shadow quality – Low
• Car model quality – Medium
• Car livery quality – Medium
• Windshield reflection quality – Medium
• Mirror quality – Low
• Track texture quality – Medium
• Particle effects quality – Low
• Motion blur quality – Medium
• Lens flare quality – 0

You can change these settings by going to the game's settings section and heading over to the "Basic Video" tab.

Forza Motorsport review

1080p and 60 frames per second with the graphics of Forza will look incredible when the game releases on 10 October! If you can't wait that long to take a look at Forza, though, you can check it out in the official trailer below:

You can find out our thoughts on Turn 10's new track racer in our Forza Motorsport review. To help you get started, we also have guides for the best starter car, how to earn XP fast, and how to change difficulty.