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 171 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 130 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 93 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 734% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The Core i7-9750HF is 75% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
At lower resolutions (1440p (high/ultra)), the Core i7-9750HF sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p (low/medium), 1440p low, 4k (low/medium/high)), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (high/ultra), 1440p medium, 4k ultra.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2044. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 171 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.101 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.092 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.064 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.059 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 122 FPS, while the Core i7-9750HF has headroom up to 147 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 17% (FPS gap: 25 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 7/12 cells, CPU limits 2/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Core i7-9750HF frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 12% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | GPU Limits CPU 6% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 17% | GPU Limits CPU 13% | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced |
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) | CPU58% - 66% <> GPU82% - 98% <> | CPU60% - 66% <> GPU84% - 96% <> | CPU60% - 66% <> GPU84% - 96% <> | CPU55% - 68% <> GPU91% - 98% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU34% - 58% <> GPU84% - 99% <> | CPU36% - 58% <> GPU86% - 96% <> | CPU36% - 58% <> GPU86% - 96% <> | CPU35% - 60% <> GPU91% - 98% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU29% - 51% <> GPU85% - 99% <> | CPU30% - 51% <> GPU87% - 96% <> | CPU30% - 51% <> GPU87% - 96% <> | CPU29% - 52% <> GPU92% - 98% <> |
The Core i7-9750HF + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 29% and 68% and GPU utilization between 82% and 99%. Core i7-9750HF 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 63% 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 i7-9750HF 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 63% 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% (58-66%) and GPU 90% (82-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i7-9750HF 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 i7-9750HF 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 75% above and your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i7-9750HF paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 4k achieving around 93 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 75% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2044 ($395 CPU + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Grand Theft Auto V performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1440p low, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high. CPU-limited at: 1440p high, 1440p 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 i7-9750HF 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.
