GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition
About GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition
GTA: San Andreas — Definitive Edition is Rockstar's remaster package adapting the 2004 classic San Andreas to modern resolutions and control schemes (part of the GTA Trilogy). CJ's story, returning to Los Santos after his mother's death to protect his neighborhood and family from gang wars and corrupt police, is preserved with its original voice acting and script. Improved lighting, character models, and modern aiming options were added, though the release faced criticism over visual and technical issues, partially fixed through subsequent patches. It still offers access to one of the series' largest-map, most content-rich classic titles.
GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
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| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 210 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 183 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 147 |
| RTX 3060 | 131 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 104 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 / AMD Radeon HD 7850, Intel Core i5-2500 / AMD FX-8300, 4 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 570, Intel Core i7-4770 / AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 8 GB.
How many FPS will GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition run at, and can my PC handle it?
The fastest way to find out for sure is the free FPS Driver calculator above — pick your hardware and see an estimated FPS for GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition in seconds.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
Minimum requirements are the least hardware needed to run the game at its lowest settings, usually around 30 FPS. Recommended requirements are the hardware suggested for a smoother experience at medium-high settings, typically around 60 FPS.
How can I get more FPS in GTA: San Andreas – Definitive Edition?
Keep your graphics card drivers up to date, lower a few graphics settings (shadows, reflections, draw distance), close unnecessary background apps, and try disabling V-Sync. If you're considering a hardware upgrade: Hardware By Game