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 82 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 72 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 55 to 109 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 734% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The Core i3-9100T is 6% below recommended, but 168% above minimum.
The Core i3-9100T determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1699. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 82 FPS, equivalent to 0.05 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.048 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.075 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.064 fps/$ | 0.054 fps/$ | 0.042 fps/$ | 0.032 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p ultra, the Core i3-9100T sets the ceiling at about 82 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 162 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 49% (FPS gap: 80 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i3-9100T 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) | CPU Limits GPU 31% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 49% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 38% | CPU Limits GPU 46% | CPU Limits GPU 48% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 37% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
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 6% below recommended and your GPU is 734% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Core i3-9100T paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 72 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 6% below the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1699 ($50 CPU (Rank #153 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Grand Theft Auto V, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i3-9100T 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 low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
