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 106 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 91 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 61 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 734% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The FX-9370 is 7% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
The FX-9370 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1709. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 106 FPS, equivalent to 0.06 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.080 fps/$ | 0.081 fps/$ | 0.072 fps/$ | 0.062 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.083 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ | 0.053 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.057 fps/$ | 0.046 fps/$ | 0.036 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 ultra, the FX-9370 sets the ceiling at about 61 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 106 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 42% (FPS gap: 45 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your FX-9370 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 22% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 38% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 15% | CPU Limits GPU 17% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 37% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 39% | CPU Limits GPU 42% |
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) | CPU50% - 72% <> GPU58% - 78% <> | CPU52% - 72% <> GPU74% - 87% <> | CPU52% - 72% <> GPU74% - 87% <> | CPU50% - 75% <> GPU79% - 89% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU31% - 61% <> GPU60% - 79% <> | CPU32% - 61% <> GPU77% - 89% <> | CPU32% - 61% <> GPU77% - 89% <> | CPU32% - 60% <> GPU79% - 90% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU28% - 57% <> GPU61% - 79% <> | CPU30% - 57% <> GPU77% - 88% <> | CPU30% - 57% <> GPU77% - 88% <> | CPU29% - 54% <> GPU79% - 90% <> |
The FX-9370 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 28% and 75% and GPU utilization between 58% and 90%. FX-9370 stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 78% at 1080p to 80% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 62% to 43%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 84% average at its highest-load preset, while the FX-9370 peaks at 62% 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 62% and GPU 78%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 46% and GPU 80%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 43% and GPU 80%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 62% (50-75%) and GPU 84% (79-89%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while FX-9370 remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the FX-9370 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 7% above and your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the FX-9370 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 4k achieving around 61 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 7% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1709 ($60 CPU + $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 FX-9370 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 FX-9370 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.
