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 138 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 99 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 734% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The Xeon E-2236 is 134% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
At lower resolutions (1440p (high/ultra), 4k high), the Xeon E-2236 determines the performance ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p low, 1440p low), the GeForce RTX 4090 takes over as the primary performance factor. The system is well balanced at 1080p (medium/high/ultra), 1440p medium, 4k (low/medium/ultra).
At 1080p low, the GeForce RTX 4090 sets the ceiling at about 192 FPS, while the Xeon E-2236 has headroom up to 218 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 12% (FPS gap: 26 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 2/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 6/12.
The Xeon E-2236 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 12% | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 6% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | Balanced | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 7% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU35% - 61% <> GPU91% - 98% <> | CPU35% - 61% <> GPU93% - 95% <> | CPU35% - 61% <> GPU93% - 95% <> | CPU30% - 63% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU21% - 39% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU21% - 39% <> GPU97% - 98% <> | CPU21% - 39% <> GPU97% - 98% <> | CPU21% - 42% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU17% - 34% <> GPU96% - 100% <> | CPU17% - 34% <> GPU97% - 98% <> | CPU17% - 34% <> GPU97% - 98% <> | CPU13% - 35% <> GPU98% - 100% <> |
The Xeon E-2236 + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 13% and 63% and GPU utilization between 91% and 100%. Xeon E-2236 keeps significant headroom across presets, while GeForce RTX 4090 becomes the primary limiter at high visual load. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 95% at 1080p to 98% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 48% to 26%.
This profile is GPU-bound. At 1080p (Full HD) Ultra, the GeForce RTX 4090 averages 99% usage (98-100%), while the Xeon E-2236 stays at 46% (30-63%), indicating the graphics pipeline is the limiting stage.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 48% and GPU 95%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 31% and GPU 98%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 26% and GPU 98%. 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 48% (35-61%) and GPU 94% (91-98%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Xeon E-2236 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 Xeon E-2236 still has headroom, so a faster graphics card would deliver the largest uplift.
Understanding Hardware Utilization & Bottlenecks: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. This is the key to identifying performance bottlenecks in any system.
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 134% 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 Xeon E-2236 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 4k achieving around 99 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 134% above the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Grand Theft Auto V, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Xeon E-2236 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: 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k high. GPU fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1440p 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 Xeon E-2236 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.
