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 174 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 152 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 111 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 734% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X is 2190% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
The GeForce RTX 4090 sets the FPS ceiling at 1080p low, 1440p low, 4k low, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X still has additional frame-generation headroom. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p (medium/high/ultra), 4k (medium/high/ultra).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $6849. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 174 FPS, equivalent to 0.03 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.029 fps/$ | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.026 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.028 fps/$ | 0.027 fps/$ | 0.025 fps/$ | 0.022 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.024 fps/$ | 0.021 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 4k low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 149 FPS, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X has headroom up to 168 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 11% (FPS gap: 19 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 3/12 cells, CPU limits 0/12, balanced 9/12.
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 6% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 8% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 11% | Balanced | Balanced | 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) | CPU40% - 58% <> GPU64% - 93% <> | CPU40% - 58% <> GPU52% - 91% <> | CPU40% - 58% <> GPU52% - 91% <> | CPU36% - 60% <> GPU59% - 95% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU18% - 38% <> GPU64% - 93% <> | CPU18% - 38% <> GPU52% - 91% <> | CPU18% - 38% <> GPU52% - 91% <> | CPU13% - 37% <> GPU59% - 95% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU18% - 36% <> GPU64% - 93% <> | CPU18% - 36% <> GPU51% - 91% <> | CPU18% - 36% <> GPU51% - 91% <> | CPU10% - 35% <> GPU59% - 95% <> |
The Ryzen Threadripper 7980X + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 10% and 60% and GPU utilization between 51% and 95%. Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 49% to 26%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 78% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X peaks at 49% 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 49% and GPU 75%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 27% and GPU 75%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 26% 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 49% (40-58%) and GPU 78% (64-93%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen Threadripper 7980X remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen Threadripper 7980X 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 2190% 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 Threadripper 7980X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 4k achieving around 111 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 2190% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $6849 ($5200 CPU (Rank #389 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your GeForce RTX 4090 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 card with a significantly better value rating.
Your GeForce RTX 4090 is already a top-tier graphics card. While it's technically the limiting factor here (which means you are fully utilizing your GPU's visual horsepower exactly as intended), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Grand Theft Auto V performance right now. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1440p low, 4k 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 Threadripper 7980X 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.
