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GTA V System Requirements: Can You Run It?

GTA V
Developer:
Rockstar North
Publisher:
Rockstar Games
Release date:
14 April 2015 (10 years ago)
User score:
3.9 / 5 (54194 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.2 / 10 - not demanding
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Official GTA V system requirements for PC

To run GTA V, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 120 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce 9800 GT, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 660. As for your CPU, an Core 2 Quad Q6600 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-3470 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
Pass CPU:
Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
120 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64 Bit
DirectX:
Version 10

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7870 2GB
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i5-3470 @ 3.2GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHz (8 CPUs)
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
120 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64 Bit
DirectX:
Version 10

GTA V performance on your PC

GTA V performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 660
30 fps @ low
1024×768
60 fps @ medium
1366×768
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 4.2x faster than GeForce GTX 660. Your GPU can run GTA V at recommended settings.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

GTA V FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (in real tests). Frames per second may vary based on operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
186
medium settings / 768p
181
high settings / 1080p
177
ultra settings / 1080p
104
QHD / 1440p
81
4K / 2160p
82

GTA V performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-3470

Core i5-12400 is 4.1x faster than Core i5-3470. Your CPU can run GTA V at recommended settings.

FAQ

When was GTA V released?
GTA V was released on 14 April 2015.
How much RAM do I need for GTA V?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for GTA V. Yet, 8 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is GTA V?
GTA V occupies about 120 GB of disk space.
Is GTA V a demanding game?
GTA V is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.2 out of 10.

Community ratings

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