GTA 5 requirements for PCs and laptops 2025

To run the enhanced GTA 5 requirements for PC, you will need an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 graphics card, an Intel Core i7-4770 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 105GB of SSD space.

With the game's latest update, you will need a relatively modern OS system to run GTA V, with the GTA 5 PC requirements for GTA 5 and GTA Online skyrocketing in the March 4, 2025 Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced edition update. The latest changes introduced major enhancements for PC players, and a whole new set of GTA V system requirements. Luckily, if you can't meet the new demands, Rockstar are keeping a "Legacy" version of the game which will enable players to continue enjoying the original.

The new GTA 5 minimum requirements require a Windows 10 OS or higher PC or laptop with an AMD Radeon RX 6400 GPU, an AMD FX 9590 processor, and 8GB of RAM. Budget laptops may struggle to meet the latest hardware demands, but mid-range laptops and PCs no older than five years old should have no issues.

If you want to meet the GTA 5 recommended specs, you will now need an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or an AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics card alongside an Intel Core i5-9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, and 16GB of RAM. This level of hardware offers a much smoother and more crisp experience when playing the game.

Rockstar have stated that older 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 enhanced Grand Theft Auto V system requirements? Take our GTA 5 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 105GB of SSD space for the initial GTA 5 download size on PC. On consoles, you'll only need about 87GB of HD space.

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.

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. 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 Green Man Gaming, and Fanatical.

GTA 5 settings

At the time of the GTA 5 upgrade, high-end rigs still struggle to run the game at High and Ultra settings, even if recent advancements in CPUs and GPUs have made running GTA 5 much easier.

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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GTA 5 RP

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Latest GTA game

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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
70	Intel Core i7-14700F	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060	32 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

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