While the base game is older and lighter, GTA V remains relevant due to FiveM RP servers, which drastically increase RAM and CPU consumption due to mods and scripts. The official 'Enhanced' version also recommends modern hardware to handle increased traffic density.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 131 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 102 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 77 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 734% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The Core i3-1305U is 45% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
The Core i3-1305U sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra), while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low, 1440p low, 4k low.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p ultra, the Core i3-1305U sets the ceiling at about 102 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 148 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 31% (FPS gap: 46 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 9/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Core i3-1305U is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 25% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 23% | CPU Limits GPU 31% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 10% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 29% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU57% - 66% <> GPU82% - 98% <> | CPU59% - 66% <> GPU84% - 96% <> | CPU59% - 66% <> GPU84% - 96% <> | CPU55% - 68% <> GPU91% - 98% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU33% - 58% <> GPU84% - 99% <> | CPU35% - 58% <> GPU86% - 96% <> | CPU35% - 58% <> GPU86% - 96% <> | CPU35% - 60% <> GPU91% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU28% - 51% <> GPU85% - 99% <> | CPU30% - 51% <> GPU87% - 96% <> | CPU30% - 51% <> GPU87% - 96% <> | CPU29% - 52% <> GPU92% - 98% <> |
The Core i3-1305U + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 28% and 68% and GPU utilization between 82% and 99%. Core i3-1305U stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 91% at 1080p to 93% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 62% to 40%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 95% usage (92-98%), while the Core i3-1305U stays at 40% (29-52%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 62% and GPU 91%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 47% and GPU 92%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 40% and GPU 93%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Low is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 62% (57-66%) and GPU 90% (82-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i3-1305U remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 95% average load at 4K (Ultra HD) Ultra while the Core i3-1305U still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your CPU is 45% above and your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Core i3-1305U paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 4k achieving around 77 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 45% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Grand Theft Auto V, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-1305U is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Grand Theft Auto V does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Grand Theft Auto V requires at minimum a Core 2 Quad Q6600 (CPU) and GeForce 9800 GT (GPU) with 4 GB RAM and 72 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-3470 and GeForce GTX 660 with 8 GB RAM. Your Core i3-1305U and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
These Grand Theft Auto V FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
