GTA 5 requirements for PC

To run the GTA 5 requirements for PC, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics card, an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU, 4GB of RAM, and 110GB of HD space. You will also need Windows 10 or higher.

The GTA 5 PC requirements are fairly low when you compare it to many other popular games, but, given the age of the game, this isn't too surprising. Just about any modern laptop or PC should have no difficulty playing Grand Theft Auto 5, even on the higher settings.

The GTA 5 minimum requirements only require an AMD HD 4870 GPU, an Intel AMD Phenom 9850 processor, amd 4GB of RAM. The game runs well on processors that are more than 15 years old, so even modern budget laptops should be able to run GTA 5 without issue.

If you want to meet the GTA 5 recommended specs, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or an AMD Radeon HD 7870 graphics card alongside an Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD X8 FX-8350 processor, and 8GB of RAM. This level of hardware offers a much smoother and more crisp experience when playing the game.

However, as GTA 5 can be quite an intense experience, particularly in the GTA 5 Online mode, you might want to meet the GTA 5 Ultra specs which we've assembled from thousands of hardware tests. With an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 GPU, an Intel Core i5-4590 CPU, and 16GB of RAM, you should achieve a consistent 60FPS experience on the highest settings.

Despite the game's relative age, you will need a relatively modern OS system to run GTA V. Rockstar have stated that Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 operating systems are no longer supported. If you previously played GTA 5 on one of these OS systems, you will need to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11 to play the game. 

Still not sure if your PC can run the Grand Theft Auto V system requirements? Take our benchmark test now to see if your PC can run GTA V, with our automatic checker or by manually entering your system details.

GTA 5 size - How big is GTA V?

You'll need 110GB of storage space free for the initial GTA 5 download size. On consoles, you'll only need about 87GB of HD space, but future GTA Online updates could increase the game's overall size requirements.

We recommend installing the game on an SSD over a HDD. Our tests have shown that an SSD practically eliminates texture pop-in times, and massively reduces loading times when you change locations or would ordinarily encounter a loading screen.

So, if you need more space or want to make an upgrade, check the PCGamesN buyers guide for the best SSD for gaming or just check the latest, best prices for SSDs.

Considering the 110GB download size, it's not too surprising that the GTA 5 map size is also pretty huge. By most estimates, the GTA 5 map size is 75km2.

GTA 5 key

There are plenty of storefronts offering a GTA 5 download, or Grand Theft Auto V if you're feeling formal. On rare occasions, you can even pick up GTA 5 for free, such as when Amazon Prime members were able to get GTA 5 for $0 in December 2018. There is currently no free GTA download available. Purchase prices fluctuate all the time, but picking up a really good deal doesn't have to be a struggle. You can pick up the game for as low as $14.99 by checking out the Humble Bundle store, Green Man Gaming, and Fanatical.

GTA 5 settings

GTA 5 may be relatively old, debuting on the PC back in 2015, but it's still as popular as the day it launched. At the time of its release, high-end rigs struggled to run the game at High and Ultra settings, but recent advancements in CPUs and GPUs have made running GTA 5 much easier.

The open-world of GTA 5 is massive, which can lead to long load times. To combat this, we recommend installing GTA 5 on an SSD, which will drastically reduce time spent staring at loading screens.

If you're struggling to maintain a stable or high frame rate, try switching the anti-aliasing option from MSAA to FXAA or just turn off the setting completely. Our extensive tests with MSAA, particularly on 4X and 8X settings have shown severe FPS drops as high as 50% compared to using FXAA. Post-FX settings like bloom, HDR lighting, and heat shimmer also have a big impact on performance. Keeping these settings in particular a step or two below their recommended settings can help with FPS gains.

Texture quality has a small impact on performance, so if you want to keep the game looking decent on a lower-end system, you should be able to keep the texture quality relatively high. One particular setting you don't want to turn down is the Water quality; you won't see much in FPS gains if you set the Water quality to Normal over Very High, and the massive drop in visuals isn't worth it.

Looking for a less demanding game? Check out the GTA 4 system requirements.

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GTA 5 update

Every week on a Thursday, Rockstar release a new series of GTA$ and RP boosts via a GTA Online Weekly Update. These updates can bring new activities, cycle out and cycle in new and old missions, provide discounts on a range of vehicles, and even provide freebies such as seasonal clothing, so it's always worth checking out the latest update, even if it's only to snag some free items. 

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Latest GTA game

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Games like GTA

If you're looking for something else to play between GTA 5 and GTA 6, see if your PC can run these GTA-like games:

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GTA 5 will run on PC system with Windows 10 (64-bit Required) and upwards.

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GTA 5 FPS - what frame rate can you expect?

How many FPS will I get on GTA 5? We reference thousands of reports from PCGameBenchmark users running our FPS tracking app to tell you exactly how GTA 5 performs across a range of different settings and resolutions on the most popular PC gaming setups.

What frame rate does GTA 5 run at?

Here are the typical frame rate samples

Avg FPS	CPU	GPU	RAM
94	Intel Core i5-4590	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660	16 GB
66	Intel Core i5-7200U	Intel HD Graphics 620	8 GB
58	Intel Core i7-8565U	NVIDIA GeForce MX150	32 GB
38	Intel Core i5-10400	NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030	8 GB
23	Intel Core i7-8665U	Intel UHD Graphics 620	16 GB

What frame rate does GTA 5 run at? Check our FPS Calculator

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