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 118 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 103 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 56 to 99 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6600 XT is 260% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 478% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
Grand Theft Auto V supports: DLSS Frame Gen, FSR 3 Frame Gen, AFMF. The Radeon RX 6600 XT can use FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, providing up to 1.5x-2x frame rate boost.
The Radeon RX 6600 XT 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: $554. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 118 FPS, equivalent to 0.21 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.345 fps/$ | 0.323 fps/$ | 0.267 fps/$ | 0.213 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.282 fps/$ | 0.264 fps/$ | 0.235 fps/$ | 0.186 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.179 fps/$ | 0.155 fps/$ | 0.132 fps/$ | 0.101 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 high, the Radeon RX 6600 XT sets the ceiling at about 64 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 141 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 55% (FPS gap: 77 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 12/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Radeon RX 6600 XT 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 19% | GPU Limits CPU 27% | GPU Limits CPU 38% | GPU Limits CPU 49% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 34% | GPU Limits CPU 40% | GPU Limits CPU 43% | GPU Limits CPU 48% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 44% | GPU Limits CPU 50% | GPU Limits CPU 55% | GPU Limits CPU 54% |
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 478% above and your GPU is 260% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Radeon RX 6600 XT can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 103 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 260% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 478% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $554 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $170 GPU (Rank #18 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. 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 6600 XT 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Yes! Grand Theft Auto V supports DLSS Frame Gen and FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF, and your Radeon RX 6600 XT is compatible with FSR 3 Frame Gen and AFMF. With Frame Generation enabled, you can expect a 1.5x-2x 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Radeon RX 6600 XT 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.
