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 128 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 98 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 76 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 734% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The EPYC 9554P is 1668% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
The EPYC 9554P sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p low.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $4701. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 128 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.038 fps/$ | 0.035 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.033 fps/$ | 0.030 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ | 0.021 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.020 fps/$ | 0.016 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 EPYC 9554P sets the ceiling at about 115 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 176 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 35% (FPS gap: 61 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 11/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 1/12.
Your EPYC 9554P 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 16% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 25% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 35% | CPU Limits GPU 34% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | 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) | CPU40% - 56% <> GPU64% - 93% <> | CPU39% - 56% <> GPU52% - 92% <> | CPU39% - 56% <> GPU52% - 92% <> | CPU36% - 58% <> GPU59% - 95% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU17% - 40% <> GPU64% - 93% <> | CPU17% - 41% <> GPU52% - 91% <> | CPU17% - 41% <> GPU52% - 91% <> | CPU13% - 39% <> GPU59% - 95% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU17% - 41% <> GPU64% - 93% <> | CPU17% - 41% <> GPU51% - 91% <> | CPU17% - 41% <> GPU51% - 91% <> | CPU11% - 40% <> GPU59% - 95% <> |
The EPYC 9554P + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 11% and 58% and GPU utilization between 51% and 95%. EPYC 9554P keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 75% at 1080p to 74% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 48% to 28%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 78% average at its highest-load preset, while the EPYC 9554P peaks at 48% 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 48% and GPU 75%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 28% and GPU 75%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 28% and GPU 74%. 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 48% (40-56%) and GPU 78% (64-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while EPYC 9554P remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the EPYC 9554P 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 1668% 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 EPYC 9554P paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 4k achieving around 76 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 1668% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $4701 ($3052 CPU (Rank #421 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your EPYC 9554P 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 PRO 9995WX is a great upgrade option for around $11699 (Rank #418 for value).
Your EPYC 9554P 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: 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 EPYC 9554P 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.
