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Grand Theft Auto V requirements
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✨ Last Updated: September 1, 2026 • Engine v2.5
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📋 Official PC specifications published for Grand Theft Auto V

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🎮 GPU NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (1GB) or AMD Radeon HD 4870 (1GB) (DX 10, 10.1, 11) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) 8GB+ VRAM recommended for 1440p stutter-free textures
🧠 CPU Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) or AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor @ 2.5GHz (4 CPUs) Intel Core i5-3470 @ 3.2GHz (4 CPUs) or AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHz (8 CPUs) 6 Cores / 12 Threads recommended for smooth 1% low FPS
💾 RAM 4 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 16GB–32GB dual-channel avoids Windows pagefile swapping
💿 Storage 72 GB Free 72 GB NVMe SSD Fast NVMe SSD eliminates shader compilation hitches
🎯 Target Experience Low Settings 720p 30 FPS High Settings 1080p 60 FPS 1440p / 4K Max Settings

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about running Grand Theft Auto V on PC

What GPU do I need to run Grand Theft Auto V? +
For 1080p gaming at 60 FPS on High settings, you'll need at least a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 (2GB) or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB). For 1440p Ultra settings, we recommend a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) / RTX 2060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) / RX 5700 (8GB), and for 4K gaming, aim for a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super (8GB) / RTX 3070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX 6800 (16GB) or equivalent.
Is 16GB RAM enough for Grand Theft Auto V? +
Yes, 16GB RAM is sufficient for Grand Theft Auto V. The game requires 8GB minimum, so 16GB provides comfortable headroom for multitasking.
What CPU is best for Grand Theft Auto V? +
For the best experience, we recommend a Intel Core i7-4790K @ 4.0GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or AMD equivalent. Modern 6-core CPUs handle Grand Theft Auto V well, with 8-cores recommended for streaming or multitasking.
Can I play Grand Theft Auto V on integrated graphics? +
Integrated graphics are not recommended for Grand Theft Auto V. Even Intel Iris Xe or AMD Radeon Graphics will struggle to maintain playable framerates. A dedicated GPU is essential for a good experience.