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 167 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 136 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 100 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 734% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The Core i9-9900KS is 227% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
At lower resolutions (1440p (high/ultra), 4k high), the Core i9-9900KS sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p low), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (low/medium), 4k (low/medium/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1999. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 167 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.100 fps/$ | 0.094 fps/$ | 0.091 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.090 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.066 fps/$ | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.050 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p high, the Core i9-9900KS sets the ceiling at about 157 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 172 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 9% (FPS gap: 15 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 7/12.
The Core i9-9900KS and GeForce RTX 4090 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
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) | CPU43% - 55% <> GPU56% - 76% <> | CPU43% - 55% <> GPU72% - 85% <> | CPU43% - 55% <> GPU72% - 85% <> | CPU40% - 59% <> GPU78% - 88% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU27% - 44% <> GPU59% - 78% <> | CPU28% - 44% <> GPU75% - 87% <> | CPU28% - 44% <> GPU75% - 87% <> | CPU27% - 43% <> GPU78% - 88% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU21% - 40% <> GPU60% - 78% <> | CPU21% - 40% <> GPU76% - 87% <> | CPU21% - 40% <> GPU76% - 87% <> | CPU19% - 37% <> GPU79% - 89% <> |
The Core i9-9900KS + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 19% and 59% and GPU utilization between 56% and 89%. Core i9-9900KS keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 76% at 1080p to 79% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 49% to 30%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 84% average at its highest-load preset, while the Core i9-9900KS peaks at 50% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 49% and GPU 76%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 36% and GPU 78%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 30% and GPU 79%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
4K (Ultra HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 28% (19-37%) and GPU 84% (79-89%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Core i9-9900KS remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Core i9-9900KS and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
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 227% 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 i9-9900KS paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 4k achieving around 100 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 227% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1999 ($350 CPU (Rank #328 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 i9-9900KS 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: 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k high. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low.
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 i9-9900KS 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.
