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 170 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 133 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 Ryzen 7 9700X is 526% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
At lower resolutions (1440p (high/ultra), 4k high), the Ryzen 7 9700X sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p low), the GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (low/medium), 4k (low/medium/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1934. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 170 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.096 fps/$ | 0.093 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.082 fps/$ | 0.074 fps/$ | 0.065 fps/$ | 0.052 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 Ryzen 7 9700X sets the ceiling at about 153 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 174 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 21 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 3/12 cells, GPU limits 1/12, balanced 8/12.
The Ryzen 7 9700X 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) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 12% | CPU Limits GPU 10% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% | 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.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU41% - 53% <> GPU73% - 87% <> | CPU40% - 52% <> GPU89% - 91% <> | CPU40% - 52% <> GPU89% - 91% <> | CPU37% - 56% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU24% - 35% <> GPU76% - 87% <> | CPU23% - 35% <> GPU91% - 92% <> | CPU23% - 35% <> GPU91% - 92% <> | CPU20% - 33% <> GPU97% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU20% - 34% <> GPU77% - 87% <> | CPU20% - 34% <> GPU91% - 92% <> | CPU20% - 34% <> GPU91% - 92% <> | CPU15% - 32% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Ryzen 7 9700X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 15% and 56% and GPU utilization between 73% and 100%. Ryzen 7 9700X keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 carries most of the graphics load at heavier visual settings. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 90% at 1080p to 91% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 46% to 26%.
From a utilization perspective, this is a GPU-heavy load profile. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Ryzen 7 9700X stays at 46% (37-56%). This shows the graphics pipeline is carrying most of the workload, but utilization alone does not define the FPS limiter.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 46% and GPU 90%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 29% and GPU 91%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 26% and GPU 91%. This shows that workload scaling is present on both components, with stronger pressure on the GPU.
1080p (Full HD) Medium is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 46% (40-52%) and GPU 90% (89-91%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 9700X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Upgrade priority should be the GPU. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 99% average load at 1080p (Full HD) Ultra while the Ryzen 7 9700X still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
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 526% 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 Ryzen 7 9700X 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 526% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1934 ($285 CPU (Rank #94 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Ryzen 7 9700X 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 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
Your Ryzen 7 9700X 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 ultra, 4k high. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low.
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 Ryzen 7 9700X 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.
