GTA V
About GTA V
Grand Theft Auto V is Rockstar Games' 2013 open-world action-adventure title, following three playable protagonists — Michael, Franklin, and Trevor — as the story shifts between them. Set in Los Santos and the fictional Blaine County, it's known for its dark comedic tone, sprawling open world, and deep vehicle and weapon variety, making it the series' best-selling entry. Alongside the single-player campaign, its continuously updated online mode, GTA Online, has kept an active player base for over a decade. That it remains this popular after more than ten years and multiple platform re-releases speaks to how solid its foundations are.
GTA V System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
GTA V — Estimated FPS by GPU
| Graphics Card (GPU) | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|
| RTX 4090 | 270 |
| RTX 4070 SUPER | 247 |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 188 |
| RTX 3060 | 163 |
| GTX 1660 SUPER | 123 |
Calculated at 1080p · High settings, with Ryzen 7 7700X held constant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GTA V system requirements?
Minimum System Requirements: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / AMD Phenom 9850, 4 GB. Recommended System Requirements: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7870 2GB, Intel Core i5-3470 / AMD X8 FX-8350, 8 GB.
How many FPS will GTA V run at, and can my PC handle it?
With our reference setup (1080p, High settings, Ryzen 7 7700X), FPS Driver estimates about 270 FPS in GTA V on the RTX 4090, 188 FPS on the RTX 4060 Ti and 123 FPS on the GTX 1660 SUPER. Pick your exact hardware in the calculator above for a personal estimate.
What's the difference between minimum and recommended requirements?
For GTA V, the minimum configuration is NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB, Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 / AMD Phenom 9850, 4 GB, while the recommended one is NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7870 2GB, Intel Core i5-3470 / AMD X8 FX-8350, 8 GB. 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 V?
In large open-world and story-driven games, the biggest gains usually come from lowering draw distance, volumetric effects, shadows and ray tracing, while keeping texture quality as high as your VRAM allows. GTA V recommends 8 GB of RAM, so check your memory before changing any other setting. 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
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