A gritty run-through of GTA 5 PC’s demands, where your rig either roars or stalls.

GTA 5 minimum system requirements – PC

GTA 5 runs on PC with these minimum specs: OS Windows 7 64-bit or later, Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 at 2.40GHz or AMD Phenom 9850 at 2.5GHz, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB or AMD HD 4870 1GB graphics card with 1024×768 resolution support, 65 GB storage, and DirectX version 10. Players with these specs can launch the game at basic settings, though performance varies by hardware age and optimization. Rockstar recommends verifying your setup via their launcher before install.

1. CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4 GHz (4 cores) or AMD Phenom 9850 2.5 GHz (4 cores)
2. RAM: 4 GB
3. GPU: GeForce 9800 GT (1 GB) or Radeon HD 4870 (1 GB)
4. Operating system: Windows Vista, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (all 64-bit)
5. HDD: 65 GB

GTA 5 recommended system requirements – PC

To run GTA 5 smoothly on PC, users should have a system equipped with at least an Intel Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-8350 processor, 8 GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GTX 660 or AMD HD 7870 graphics card with 2 GB of VRAM. The game requires 72 GB of free storage and Windows 10 (64-bit) for optimal performance. Meeting or exceeding these specifications ensures stable frame rates, detailed textures, and an overall fluid gameplay experience across the large open-world environment.

1. CPU: Intel Core i5 3470 3.2 GHz (4 cores) or AMD X8 FX-8350 4 GHz (4 cores)
2. RAM: 8 GB
3. GPU: GeForce GTX 660 GT (2 GB) or Radeon HD 7870 (2 GB)
4. Operating system: Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (all 64-bit)
5. HDD: 65 GB

GTA 5 system requirements – console versions

GTA 5 console versions run on far simpler hardware than PC. PlayStation 3 needs a 120GB hard drive and 2GB RAM minimum, with Blu-ray support. Xbox 360 requires a 16GB internal drive or 320GB HDD and 512MB RAM. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One demand an 8.5GB install size for PS4 or 72GB for Xbox One, both with stable 30 FPS performance at 1080p. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S offer backward compatibility with 4K upgrades via patches. No extra specs apply beyond owning the console.

1. The required HDD space: GTA 5 for PS3/X360 takes around 17GB of HDD space, while the PS4/XONE version of the game takes around 50GB of space.
2. Online subscription: If you want to play GTA Online, you need to have either PlayStation Plus or Xbox Live. This does not apply to PlayStation 3.

Can I install only the campaign or GTA Online?

GTA 5 and GTA Online are installed together through the Rockstar Games Launcher or other digital stores. It’s not possible to install only the single-player campaign or just GTA Online separately, as both share the same game files and base installation. However, players can choose to play exclusively the story mode or access only GTA Online after the installation is complete.

Can my PC run GTA 5 with current specs

To determine if your PC can run GTA 5, compare its specs (CPU, GPU, RAM, storage, and OS) against the official requirements from Rockstar Games. Without your exact hardware details, no definitive assessment is possible-most modern PCs from the last 5-10 years meet or exceed legacy minimums, but the Enhanced edition demands stronger components.​

Check Your Specs

Use Windows tools like Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc > Performance tab) or free sites like SystemRequirementsLab.com to detect your CPU, GPU, RAM, and storage. List details such as processor model, video card with VRAM, total RAM, available SSD/HDD space (at least 105-125 GB needed), and Windows version (10/11 64-bit required).​

Legacy Version Match

If your setup has at least an Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 or AMD Phenom 9850, 4 GB RAM, NVIDIA 9800 GT/AMD HD 4870 (1 GB VRAM), and Windows 10, it meets minimums for playable 30 FPS at low settings. Recommended (smoother 60 FPS, medium-high): Intel i5-3470/AMD FX-8350, 8 GB RAM, GTX 660/HD 7870 (2 GB).​

Enhanced Edition Match

Newer hardware is essential here: minimum Intel i7-4770/AMD FX-9590, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1630/RX 6400 (4 GB VRAM), Windows 10 build 1909+. Recommended (high settings, ray tracing): Intel i5-9600K/Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, RTX 3060/RX 6600 XT (8 GB). Entry-level GPUs from 2020+ typically handle it well.​

Compare my CPU and GPU to GTA 5 recommended specs

To accurately compare your CPU and GPU to GTA 5’s recommended specs, provide the exact models (e.g., “Intel Core i7-12700K” or “NVIDIA RTX 3070”) along with details like clock speed and VRAM. Without this information, only a general assessment is possible based on Rockstar’s official benchmarks for Legacy and Enhanced editions.​

Legacy Recommended

These specs target 60 FPS at medium-high settings (1080p) in the original GTA 5 version.

Enhanced Recommended

Updated for 2025+ features like ray tracing and higher resolutions (1440p/4K at 60+ FPS).

Quick Check Steps

• Right-click Start > Device Manager for CPU/GPU models.

• Compare PassMark scores online (e.g., i5-9600K ~14,000; GTX 660 ~3,500) against yours.​

• Most PCs post-2018 meet Legacy recs; Enhanced needs 2020+ hardware for optimal play. Share your specs for a precise match!​