While the world waits for GTA 6, which is the next game in the Grand Theft Auto franchise, GTA 5 continues to grab interest among the audiences for its action-packed storyline, vast open world, and visually appealing graphics and details. In this brief article, we’ve outlined the minimum and recommended GTA 5 system requirements for PC. You can also find key features of the game toward the end.
GTA 5 minimum system requirements
CPU: Intel Core 2 quad core CPU Q6600 at 2.4GHz or AMD Phenom 9850 quad core CPU at 2.5GHz
GPU: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB or AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
RAM: 4GB
Sound card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD space: 120GB
Software: Windows 10 64-bit or above
GTA 5 recommended system requirements
CPU: Intel Core i5 3470 at 3.2GHz (4 CPUs) or AMD X8 FX-8350 at 4GHz (8 CPUs)
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB or AMD HD7870 2GB
RAM: 8GB
Sound card: 100% DirectX 10 compatible
HDD space: 120GB
Software: Windows 10 64-bit or above
GTA 5 other requirements
- Players are required to have a Rockstar Games account and an active internet connection to activate the game once it’s purchased. Internet is also required to play online segments of the game.
- A single-use serial code registration is necessary which can be fetched using the internet. A serial code can be linked to only one Rockstar Games account and is non-transferable.
- Players should also note that the game requirements may change over time due to alterations in content or programming.
GTA 5 rating, price, game size, and more
GTA 5 rating: 97 (Metascore) | 9/10 (Steam)
GTA 5 pricing: Starts at Rs 976 (Steam) | Rs 2,497 (Rockstar Games) | Rs 2,321.44 (Epic Games Store)
GTA 5 game size: Around 72GB
GTA 5 features
- Storyline and missions: The main focus in GTA V is to carry out missions and complete the story by playing as the three protagonists – Michael de Santa, Franklin Clinton, and Trevor Philips.
- GTA Online: Set within Grand Theft Auto 5, GTA Online is a multiplayer platform that allows players to interact with others in real-time, pull off heists, compete in races and so much more. Occasionally, GTA Online gets updated with new content to keep things fresh.
- Epic visuals: The game can be played in up to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second on supported devices. Compared to previous GTA interactions, the game features improved texture qualities, ray tracing and even HDR output for enjoying vivid colour output.
FAQs
Can I play GTA V on my laptop with 4GB RAM?
The minimum RAM required to run GTA V is 4GB along with at least an Intel Core 2 quad-core CPU Q6600 at 2.4GHz or an AMD Phenom 9850 quad-core CPU at 2.5GHz processor. Besides that, the GPU should be NVIDIA 9800 GT or AMD HD 4870. If these processor and GPU requirements are not met, the laptop will have a difficult time running GTA V as users may face heavy lags and jitters.
Can I get GTA V for free?
GTA V is not a free game. However, it can be grabbed for discounted prices on certain platforms. At the time of writing this story, the game can be purchased for as low as Rs 976 on Steam which includes the basic package of GTA V and GTA Online.
