GTA V Graphics Optimization Guide & Performance Benchmarks

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[megamanxtreme]

This DUDE!
He talks about the game settings in-depth, the way I want to be informed.(Never skip a beat and no stone left unturned.)
Plus, sporting great hair all at the same time.

[SwollenMustache]

Wish I was in a position to get this video more views. Best one i've seen, very thought out! thanks pal

[temmorijken]

has a 12gb card but still a old school square monitor

[serbianempire]

Thank you!This is what I call a guide.You have given detailed explanation of almost every setting with charts that actually show how much each setting hits the performance plus sample images.Absolutely great work!Once again, thank you very much!

[CrazyMonkeyProd]

Well Done! This game is a beast of its own. Feel like there could be an entire series done on these settings. This being an overview, and a great one at that. Thanks!

[Trizzlebe]

Awesome guide! Thanks for testing all the stuff.

[Dmchuman]

Motherboard ASRock N68C-GS FX
CPU:DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 3000 MHz (15 x 200) 6000+
Ram:Dual Channel 2x2 4GB DDR2 Kingston
Video Card:Gigabyte GT430  1gb low profile

30-40 Fps Normal Settings

[markmckeown]

This was really great, I like the detail you go in to on the workings of each setting as well!

[introaether]

This is an informative video. But, you missed the most crucial aspect, CPU performance.

I imagine most people suffer from major frame rate drops when driving through busy streets etc. This is almost exclusively CPU bound and can be shown to be so by lowering the resolution to the lowest settings and seeing that the frame rate DOESNT improve - which of course it would do if the gpu was to blame.

So, the fix is:

1) Find the busiest street where you are getting noticable frame drops.
2) Lower resolution to minimum
3) Lower 'Population', 'Variety' and 'Distance Scaling' to zero.
4) Play game and notice that FPS has greatly increased.
5) Raise those three settings until you start seeing frame rate drop below your required v-sync lock.
6) You know have eliminated CPU bottleneck and can now raise resolution.
7) manipulate other graphic options until you start to see frame drops.

I have fx 8370 clocked at 4.75 and the game CRAWLS during the city. Its gross. However, following this method I can now play 1080p at 50FPS on 50Hz display with no frame drops.

Seriously guys. Find the equilibrium point where the CPU starts to cause issues. If not, all the other settings in the world will make ZERO difference to you.

[TheDream]

I just purchased GTA V yesterday. I'm averaging between 55-90 FPS with two Gigabyte 980 Gaming editions and a 4930K. I never played GTA before and I must say this is absolutely eye candy. I currently have a 1080P Asus monitor but im running the game at 2560 X 1440P through DSR.  MSAA is maxed out.

[vatsalraj]

One of the most frank and simple, Gamers Channels on YouTube! You guys are great!! :)

[imnotsure]

It's insane to see just how much technology has evolved in 5 years, here I am now running GTA on 4k at max settings except grass with 4x msaa on a 2070 super and I'm getting 140 fps

[DaisyAma]

This guide helped me hit 100 fps lock on my Korean IPS 100hz 1440p monitor!

I was just playing on all normal except for textures because I was overwhelmed with the amount of options, this is amazing! Thank you!

[titaniummechanism]

Hehe, can't wait for "GTA VI Graphics Optimization Guide" ;)

[marsjackson]

Just the fact that I can run this game impresses me. I'm running on a 4 year old laptop and I still hit medium settings just fine.

[evilmunki]

Great guide thanks - I was wonder why my FPS dipped quite a bit outside the city due to grass and shaders.

[HEKVT]

Crazy to think this was only 8 years ago.

[BigDoggTheDon]

Good Work Guys this should help

Can you maybe do a CPU optimisation guide in future?

I have a fx600+7950 and i am shooting for 60fps

[mzdshii]

thank's men .. best video i fond on YT and i have been searching for some time
you are the best .. wish you all the best in the rest

[carloscolocho]

Watching this in 2021 looking for a real advice and then i found Jesus himself! Grande Steve!