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 81 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 69 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 33 to 82 FPS.
The Radeon RX 460 is 10% below recommended, but 196% above minimum for Grand Theft Auto V. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 478% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
The Radeon RX 460 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has additional frame-generation headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $419. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 81 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.289 fps/$ | 0.279 fps/$ | 0.243 fps/$ | 0.193 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.267 fps/$ | 0.246 fps/$ | 0.220 fps/$ | 0.165 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.196 fps/$ | 0.162 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.079 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 Radeon RX 460 sets the ceiling at about 33 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 113 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 71% (FPS gap: 80 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 460 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | GPU Limits CPU 47% | GPU Limits CPU 49% | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 63% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 52% | GPU Limits CPU 57% | GPU Limits CPU 57% | GPU Limits CPU 63% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 57% | GPU Limits CPU 71% |
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) | CPU90% - 100% <> GPU31% - 50% <> | CPU87% - 98% <> GPU51% - 66% <> | CPU87% - 98% <> GPU51% - 66% <> | CPU88% - 100% <> GPU57% - 69% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU47% - 56% <> GPU32% - 50% <> | CPU44% - 54% <> GPU54% - 67% <> | CPU44% - 54% <> GPU54% - 67% <> | CPU42% - 52% <> GPU61% - 70% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU40% - 49% <> GPU32% - 51% <> | CPU37% - 48% <> GPU54% - 67% <> | CPU37% - 48% <> GPU54% - 67% <> | CPU34% - 45% <> GPU61% - 72% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Radeon RX 460 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 34% and 100% and GPU utilization between 31% and 72%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D reaches high load in heavier scenarios, while Radeon RX 460 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 55% at 1080p to 57% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 93% to 42%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a CPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Low, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D reaches 95% average load (90-100%), while the Radeon RX 460 remains comparatively lower at 40% (31-50%). This points to heavier CPU-side frame preparation work, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 93% and GPU 55%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 49% and GPU 57%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 42% and GPU 57%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1440p (2K QHD) Ultra is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 47% (42-52%) and GPU 66% (61-70%), which keeps Radeon RX 460 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the CPU. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D reaches 95% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Low while the Radeon RX 460 remains comparatively underutilized, so a faster processor would improve frame-time consistency and top-end FPS.
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 478% below recommended and your GPU is 10% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 460 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 69 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 10% below the recommended specs, and your CPU is 478% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $419 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $35 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Grand Theft Auto V, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 460 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.
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.
