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 166 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 131 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 Ultra 9 285K is 1037% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
Grand Theft Auto V supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The GeForce RTX 4090 can use DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen, providing up to 2x-3x frame rate boost.
The Core Ultra 9 285K sets the FPS ceiling at 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k high, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at all 1080p settings, 1440p low, 4k (low/medium/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $2199. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 166 FPS, equivalent to 0.08 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ | 0.075 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.076 fps/$ | 0.068 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.061 fps/$ | 0.060 fps/$ | 0.054 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 1440p high, the Core Ultra 9 285K sets the ceiling at about 148 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 171 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 13% (FPS gap: 23 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 4/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 8/12.
The Core Ultra 9 285K 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) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 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.
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 1037% 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 Ultra 9 285K 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 1037% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $2199 ($550 CPU (Rank #124 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core Ultra 9 285K 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 processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen Threadripper 9980X is a great upgrade option for around $4999 (Rank #383 for value).
Your Core Ultra 9 285K is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Grand Theft Auto V performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1440p high, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high.
Yes! Grand Theft Auto V supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your GeForce RTX 4090 is compatible with DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 2x-3x FPS multiplier on top of native framerates, significantly boosting perceived smoothness.
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 Ultra 9 285K 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.
