Forza Horizon 6
Horizon 6 is not Horizon 5 with a new map. Its published PC floor starts at 16 GB of RAM and a required SSD, while the recommended row moves to RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT or Arc A580-class hardware. Tokyo’s dense streets also make the CPU and asset streaming relevant beside the GPU.
BUYING INTERPRETATION
This group is the first current class worth checking against the recommended RTX 3060 Ti, RX 6700 XT and Arc A580 row. Confirm the exact resolution and preset in a Horizon 6 test before buying.
Use this group when 1440p or a higher refresh target is part of the purchase. Compare the same Tokyo route, traffic conditions and settings; otherwise the faster card may be credited for an easier scene.
Reserve this tier for a verified 4K, high-refresh or multi-game need. Include the power supply and delivered Canadian price in the comparison; Horizon 6's recommended list does not by itself justify this expense.
The first group is a cautious current equivalent to investigate, the second is the balanced buying comparison, and the third is optional headroom for a clearly heavier target. Because the official rows state no FPS, none of the groups is a guaranteed 60, 120 or 144 FPS solution.
PRIMARY SOURCE
| Profile | Official target | Official GPU | CPU · RAM | VRAM · storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Minimum · target not stated | GTX 1650 · RX 6500 XT · Arc A380 | Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 160016 GB | Not stated167 GB SSD |
| Recommended | Recommended · target not stated | RTX 3060 Ti · RX 6700 XT · Arc A580 | Core i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600X16 GB | Not stated167 GB SSD |
Both official rows require an SSD and list 167 GB of available space. Leave additional room for updates rather than planning around exactly 167 GB. If the current drive is nearly full, its replacement belongs in the same budget as the GPU.
Steam — Forza Horizon 6 requirements and current game details ↗
The official page describes Tokyo as the series’ largest city and the map’s densest area. For an upgrade intended to solve drops or uneven motion, test a repeatable urban route rather than choosing a quiet rural scene. Keep traffic, weather, preset and scaling mode consistent.
Also compare the test CPU with yours. The recommended row pairs its GPUs with a Core i5-12400F or Ryzen 5 5600X. A much older processor can keep a faster card from producing the improvement shown on a newer test system.
WHOLE SYSTEM
Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 1600; Core i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600X
Official profiles span 16 GB.
Not stated by the source.
Official profiles state up to 167 GB; keep extra room for patches.
These PCs contain a GPU family listed above. This identifies matching hardware, not measured FPS: also verify CPU, RAM and settings against the official profile.
Catalog reference to compare; not ranked by price or measured performance in this game.
Catalog reference to compare; not ranked by price or measured performance in this game.
Catalog reference to compare; not ranked by price or measured performance in this game.
METHOD
GPUStores compares publisher requirements with the technical sources linked in this guide. We have not tested these GPUs ourselves. Any third-party result belongs to the dated test and settings identified beside it. Buying advice and calculations are our analysis; they are not publisher requirements or a promise of performance on your PC.
An unspecified value remains unknown. Confirm delivered price and stock with the retailer before buying.
Our comparison method →Open the official source ↗FAQ
No. Horizon 5 may help identify cards to research, but it does not establish performance in Horizon 6. Use the newer game's own requirements and tests.
Yes. The current Steam minimum and recommended rows both state that an SSD is required and list 167 GB of available space.
No. The published row names hardware but provides no resolution, preset or FPS target. A matching benchmark is still needed.
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