Best settings

Grand Theft Auto V Best Settings for FPS (2026)

Practical presets to improve performance without destroying image quality.

Check your PCRequirementsSteam Deck

Recommended tweaks

  • MSAA off; use FXAA or TAA sparingly
  • Extended distance scaling medium for FPS
  • Shadow quality medium before cutting textures
  • SSD cuts Los Santos streaming hitching
Target GPU (rec)GTX 970 / R9 280X or better
Minimum GPUNVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870
RAM16 GB recommended

FAQ — Grand Theft Auto V performance

Does Grand Theft Auto V run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Steam Deck Verified with solid handheld performance for story and free roam.

Best settings for Grand Theft Auto V on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.