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 105 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 83 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 59 to 98 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 734% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 660) for Grand Theft Auto V. The Xeon E5-2660 v4 is 164% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-3470).
The Xeon E5-2660 v4 sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k high, the Xeon E5-2660 v4 sets the ceiling at about 70 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 126 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 44% (FPS gap: 56 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Xeon E5-2660 v4 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 26% | CPU Limits GPU 36% | CPU Limits GPU 38% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 20% | CPU Limits GPU 34% | CPU Limits GPU 43% | CPU Limits GPU 43% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 37% | CPU Limits GPU 44% | CPU Limits GPU 44% |
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 164% 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 E5-2660 v4 paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Grand Theft Auto V smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 83 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 734% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 164% 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 E5-2660 v4 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: 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 Xeon E5-2660 v4 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.
