If you're a gamer with a low-end PC, you know the frustration of trying to run games smoothly without compromising on graphics quality. This is where Forza Horizon 4 comes in - a popular racing game that can be played on various PCs, including those with lower specifications. However, to truly enjoy the game, it's important to have the best settings in place. In this article, we'll explore the optimal Forza Horizon 4 settings for low-end PCs so you can experience the game to its fullest potential without lag or glitches. From adjusting graphics quality to optimizing performance, we've got you covered. So buckle up and get ready to hit the virtual roads with the perfect settings for your low-end PC.

Run a Benchmark in Forza Horizon 4

Before making any changes to your settings, we suggest using the Benchmark Mode first. This will take 2 to 3 minutes to set your settings to your PC’s performance automatically.

1 benchmark mode.jpg — Forza Horizon 4 Settings > Start Benchmark Mode

Forza Horizon 4 - Best Video Settings

To further increase your performance, navigate to your Video settings. In the Basic tab, enable the Dynamic Optimization option, which will adjust your video settings depending on the game’s utilization. Below, set the Dynamic Render Quality option to low or medium, depending on your system’s specs. eW suggest trying some of these settings while in-game to see what works best. Set the resolution to your native monitor resolution. If none of the other changes helped you out as much as you wanted, you can slightly reduce the resolution. This will reduce the visual quality, but your performance will increase in any way. Make sure to cap your framerate to 60, in case you struggle to reach 60 FPS. For 144 hz monitor users, you should unlock your FPS cap. Disable V-Sync, and make sure to play in full-screen mode. Set the brightness option to your liking, and enable the FPS counter to benchmark any changes while playing the game. We prefer to disable motion blur, but this will also come down to personal preference. The other basic video settings will have no impact on your performance.

2 video settings.jpg — Forza Horizon 4 Settings > Video > Basic

Advanced Video Settings

In the Advanced section, set the preset to Low, which will, by default lower all other advanced settings. Disable Shadows, as these will often be quite distracting when lowering the resolution and the Shader Quality option.