What are the best settings for GTA 6 on PC?

For best GTA 6 performance, use High preset as base, set Texture Quality to Ultra, reduce Shadows to High, disable Motion Blur, enable DLSS/FSR Quality mode, and cap frame rate to your monitor refresh rate. These settings offer the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Why is GTA 6 stuttering on my PC?

GTA 6 stuttering is usually caused by shader compilation, VRAM limitations, or CPU bottlenecks. Fixes include: letting shaders compile on first launch, lowering texture quality if VRAM-limited, enabling DLSS/FSR, updating GPU drivers, and closing background applications.

What are the best GTA 6 settings for RTX 5070?

For RTX 5070 at 1440p: Use High-Ultra settings, enable DLSS Quality, RT Reflections on Medium, Shadows on High, Textures on Ultra. Expect 80-110 FPS. Enable Frame Generation for 140+ FPS with minimal latency impact.

Best GTA 6 Settings for Max FPS — Complete PC Optimization Guide

Q: How do I get 60 FPS in GTA 6?

To achieve stable 60 FPS in GTA 6, use Medium-High settings, enable DLSS Quality or FSR Quality, reduce shadow quality, disable ray tracing, lower reflection quality, and ensure your GPU meets minimum requirements (RTX 4060 or RX 7600 recommended for 1080p 60 FPS).

Q: Can I run GTA 6 on a low-end PC?

GTA 6 requires relatively modern hardware. Minimum specs include RTX 3060/RX 6600 or equivalent. For low-end systems, use 1080p resolution, Low-Medium settings, DLSS/FSR Performance mode, and disable all ray tracing. Expect 30-45 FPS on minimum spec hardware.

Q: Should I use DLSS or FSR in GTA 6?

Use DLSS if you have an NVIDIA RTX GPU (better quality and frame generation support). Use FSR 3 if you have an AMD GPU or older NVIDIA card. Both provide 40-80% FPS boost with Quality mode offering near-native image quality.

Q: Is ray tracing worth it in GTA 6?

Ray tracing in GTA 6 significantly improves lighting and reflections but costs 30-50% performance. Enable RT only if you have RTX 4070 or better and can maintain 60+ FPS. Use DLSS Frame Generation to offset the performance hit.

Q: What GPU do I need for GTA 6 at 1440p?

For GTA 6 at 1440p 60 FPS, you need at minimum an RTX 4070 or RX 7800 XT. For 1440p 100+ FPS, an RTX 5070 or better is recommended. With DLSS/FSR Quality, you can achieve higher frame rates on slightly lower hardware.

Q: How much VRAM does GTA 6 need?

GTA 6 uses 8GB VRAM at 1080p High, 10-12GB at 1440p Ultra, and 14-16GB+ at 4K Ultra settings. If you experience stuttering, lower texture quality. GPUs with 12GB+ VRAM (RTX 4070 Super, RX 7900 XT) handle all settings comfortably.

Q: What CPU is best for GTA 6?

GTA 6 benefits from fast single-thread performance and 6+ cores. Best CPUs are Ryzen 7 9800X3D (fastest), Ryzen 7 7800X3D (best value), or Intel Core i5-14600K. The open-world nature makes GTA 6 more CPU-demanding than typical shooters.

Get the best GTA 6 performance on any PC. Optimized settings presets for 60 FPS, 144 FPS, and maximum quality. DLSS/FSR configuration, ray tracing guide, and fixes for common issues.

Updated: November 29, 2025•22 min read•By Gourav Choudhary Team

Grand Theft Auto VI is finally here, and like its predecessors, it's a technically demanding game that pushes PC hardware to its limits. Rockstar's latest open-world masterpiece features stunning visuals, massive draw distances, and complex physics—all of which require careful optimization to achieve smooth performance.

This comprehensive guide covers every GTA 6 graphics setting, explains their performance impact, and provides ready-to-use presets for different hardware tiers. Whether you're running a budget build or a high-end gaming rig, we'll help you find the perfect balance between visual quality and frame rate.

Check Your Expected Performance

Before tweaking settings, use our FPS Calculator to estimate what frame rates your specific CPU and GPU combo can achieve in GTA 6.

Quick Optimized Settings — Copy These

In a hurry? Here are our recommended settings for different performance targets. These provide the best visual quality at each FPS tier.

🎯 Balanced Settings (Best for Most Players)

Target: 60-80 FPS at 1440p on RTX 4070/5070 class GPUs

Display

• Resolution: Native (1440p/1080p)
• Display Mode: Fullscreen
• V-Sync: Off (use in-game limiter)
• Frame Rate Limit: Match monitor Hz

Upscaling

• DLSS/FSR: Quality
• Frame Generation: On (if available)
• Sharpening: 50%
• NVIDIA Reflex: On + Boost

Graphics

• Texture Quality: Ultra
• Shadow Quality: High
• Reflection Quality: High
• Water Quality: High

Effects

• Volumetric Lighting: Medium
• Ambient Occlusion: HBAO+
• Motion Blur: Off
• Ray Tracing: Off

⚡ Performance Settings

Target: 60 FPS on lower-end hardware

• Preset: Medium
• DLSS/FSR: Performance
• Shadows: Medium
• Ray Tracing: Off
• Volumetrics: Low

✨ Quality Settings

Target: 60 FPS with RT on high-end GPUs

• Preset: Ultra
• DLSS/FSR: Quality
• Shadows: Ultra
• Ray Tracing: Medium
• Frame Gen: On

GTA 6 System Requirements

Understanding the official system requirements helps set realistic expectations for your hardware. GTA 6 is demanding—even the minimum specs are relatively high by 2025 standards.

Official PC Requirements

Component	Minimum (1080p 30 FPS)	Recommended (1080p 60 FPS)	High (1440p 60 FPS)
CPU	Ryzen 5 3600 / i5-10400	Ryzen 5 5600X / i5-12400	Ryzen 7 7800X3D / i7-13700K
GPU	RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT	RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT	RTX 4070 Ti / RX 7900 XT
VRAM	8GB	10GB	12GB+
RAM	16GB DDR4	16GB DDR4/DDR5	32GB DDR5
Storage	150GB SSD	150GB NVMe SSD	150GB NVMe SSD
OS	Windows 10 64-bit	Windows 10/11 64-bit	Windows 11 64-bit

What These Requirements Mean

Target	GPU Example	Expected FPS	Settings
1080p 30 FPS	RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT	30-40 FPS	Low-Medium
1080p 60 FPS	RTX 4060 Ti / RX 7700 XT	55-70 FPS	Medium-High
1440p 60 FPS	RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT	55-70 FPS	High + DLSS Quality
1440p 100 FPS	RTX 5070 / RX 9070 XT	90-110 FPS	High + DLSS Quality
4K 60 FPS	RTX 5080 / RX 9080 XT	55-70 FPS	High + DLSS Quality
4K 60 FPS + RT	RTX 5090	55-70 FPS	Ultra + RT + DLSS

Planning to Upgrade?

Check our GPU Tier List to see how different graphics cards compare, or use the PC Builder to plan a GTA 6-ready system.

Graphics Settings Impact Analysis

Not all settings have equal impact on performance. This table shows which settings cost the most FPS and which provide the most visual improvement—helping you make smart tradeoffs.

Setting	FPS Impact	Visual Impact	Recommendation
Ray Tracing (Global)	Very High (-30-50%)	Very High	High-end only with DLSS
Shadow Quality	High (-15-25%)	High	High is sweet spot
Volumetric Lighting	High (-10-20%)	High	Medium balances well
Reflection Quality	Medium-High (-10-15%)	High	High without RT, Medium with RT
Water Quality	Medium (-8-12%)	High	High (Vice City has lots of water)
Ambient Occlusion	Medium (-5-10%)	High	HBAO+ recommended
Vegetation Quality	Medium (-5-10%)	Medium	High (Florida has lots of foliage)
Texture Quality	Low (-0-5%)*	Very High	Ultra if VRAM allows
Anisotropic Filtering	Very Low (-1-2%)	High	Always x16
Motion Blur	Very Low (-1-3%)	Preference	Off (competitive) or Low
Depth of Field	Very Low (-1-2%)	Preference	Off or On (preference)

*Texture Quality has minimal FPS impact but requires sufficient VRAM. Running out of VRAM causes severe stuttering.

Key Optimization Strategy

Keep high: Textures, Anisotropic Filtering, Water (since it's Vice City). Lower first: Shadows, Volumetrics, Ray Tracing. Disable: Motion Blur (unless you prefer it), Chromatic Aberration, Film Grain.

Display & Resolution Settings

Display settings form the foundation of your GTA 6 experience. Getting these right ensures smooth gameplay and proper image output.

Resolution Selection Guide

Resolution	Pixel Count	GPU Requirement (60 FPS)	Best For
1080p (1920×1080)	2.07M pixels	RTX 4060 / RX 7600 XT	Budget builds, high FPS priority
1440p (2560×1440)	3.69M pixels	RTX 4070 / RX 7800 XT	Sweet spot for most players
4K (3840×2160)	8.29M pixels	RTX 5080 / RX 9080 XT	High-end visual quality
Ultrawide (3440×1440)	4.95M pixels	RTX 4070 Ti / RX 7900 XT	Immersive open-world experience

Recommended Display Settings

Display Mode: Fullscreen (best performance) or Borderless Windowed (for alt-tabbing)
Refresh Rate: Match your monitor (60Hz, 144Hz, etc.)
V-Sync: Off — Use in-game frame limiter or NVIDIA/AMD driver limiter instead
Frame Rate Limit: Set to monitor refresh rate or 2-3 frames below to prevent tearing
Triple Buffering: Off (adds input lag)
Aspect Ratio: Auto (matches monitor)

Why Disable V-Sync?

Traditional V-Sync adds significant input lag (up to 50ms). If you have a G-Sync or FreeSync monitor, use that instead—it eliminates tearing without the latency penalty. Otherwise, use the in-game frame limiter set 2-3 FPS below your refresh rate.

DLSS, FSR & Frame Generation Guide

Upscaling technologies are essential for achieving high frame rates in GTA 6. They render at lower resolution and use AI or algorithms to reconstruct a sharp, high-resolution image.

Upscaling Options Comparison

Technology	GPUs Supported	Quality	FPS Boost	Frame Gen
DLSS 4	RTX 50 Series	Excellent	+50-80%	Multi Frame Gen (3x)
DLSS 3	RTX 40 Series	Excellent	+50-80%	Frame Gen (2x)
DLSS 2	RTX 20/30 Series	Very Good	+40-70%	No
FSR 3.1	Any GPU (AMD optimized)	Good	+40-60%	Fluid Motion Frames
XeSS	Any GPU (Intel optimized)	Good	+35-55%	No

Upscaling Mode Recommendations

Mode	Render Scale	FPS Boost	When to Use
Native	100%	Baseline	When GPU isn't limiting
Quality ⭐	66%	+50-60%	Best balance — use this
Balanced	58%	+65-80%	When Quality isn't enough
Performance	50%	+80-100%	Low-end GPUs, 4K displays
Ultra Performance	33%	+100-150%	8K or emergency mode only

Frame Generation Settings

Should You Enable Frame Generation?

Frame Generation inserts AI-generated frames between real frames, effectively doubling (or tripling with DLSS 4) your visible frame rate. However, it adds ~8-15ms of latency.

Enable if: You prioritize smooth visuals over competitive input lag, playing story mode, or GPU is running below 60 base FPS
Disable if: Playing GTA Online competitively, or you're sensitive to input latency
Always enable: NVIDIA Reflex when using Frame Gen (reduces latency significantly)

For a deeper dive into upscaling technologies, read our DLSS vs FSR vs XeSS comparison guide.

All Graphics Settings Explained

Here's a detailed breakdown of every graphics setting in GTA 6, what it does, and our recommended values.

Quality Settings

Texture Quality

Controls the resolution and detail of surface textures. Higher settings require more VRAM but have minimal FPS impact if VRAM is sufficient.

Recommendation: Ultra if you have 10GB+ VRAM, High for 8GB, Medium for 6GB

Texture Filtering (Anisotropic)

Improves texture clarity at oblique angles. Higher values make distant textures sharper with negligible performance cost.

Recommendation: x16 (always)

Shadow Quality

Controls shadow resolution, draw distance, and soft shadow quality. One of the most demanding settings.

Recommendation: High (best balance), Medium for low-end, Ultra only for screenshots

Reflection Quality

Controls quality of screen-space reflections on surfaces like water, cars, and windows. Vice City's sunny environment makes this impactful.

Recommendation: High without RT, Medium with RT enabled

Water Quality

Controls water simulation complexity, reflections, and wave detail. Important for Vice City's coastal setting.

Recommendation: High (Vice City has extensive water areas)

Volumetric Lighting/Fog

Creates atmospheric light shafts and fog effects. Beautiful but demanding, especially during sunrise/sunset.

Recommendation: Medium (good balance), Low for struggling GPUs

Ambient Occlusion

Adds contact shadows where objects meet, increasing depth perception. HBAO+ offers the best quality/performance ratio.

Recommendation: HBAO+ (SSAO for low-end)

Vegetation Quality

Controls grass density, tree detail, and foliage draw distance. Florida's lush vegetation makes this noticeable.

Recommendation: High (Medium for budget GPUs)

Population Density

Controls how many pedestrians and vehicles appear. Affects both immersion and CPU load.

Recommendation: High for immersion, Medium if CPU-limited

Draw Distance

How far detailed objects render before LOD kicks in. Important for spotting distant landmarks.

Recommendation: High (essential for open world)

Post-Processing Settings

Motion Blur

Adds blur during camera movement. Cinematic but can obscure visibility.

Recommendation: Off (most players) or Low (cinematic preference)

Depth of Field

Blurs out-of-focus areas. Mostly visible in cutscenes and when aiming.

Recommendation: On (minimal performance impact, adds cinematic feel)

Chromatic Aberration

Adds color fringing to screen edges simulating lens distortion.

Recommendation: Off (purely visual preference, no performance impact)

Film Grain

Adds noise overlay simulating film stock.

Recommendation: Off (personal preference)

Lens Flare

Creates light bloom effects when looking at bright sources.

Recommendation: On (suits Vice City's sunny aesthetic)

Ray Tracing Settings & Performance

GTA 6 features comprehensive ray tracing support that transforms the game's visual quality—at significant performance cost. Here's how to configure RT for the best balance.

Ray Tracing Options

RT Feature	Visual Impact	Performance Cost	Recommendation
RT Global Illumination	Very High (lighting realism)	Very High (-25-35%)	RTX 5080+ only
RT Reflections	High (accurate reflections)	High (-15-25%)	Medium on RTX 4070+
RT Shadows	Medium (soft shadows)	Medium (-10-15%)	On if using other RT
RT Ambient Occlusion	Medium (contact shadows)	Low (-5-10%)	On (cheapest RT option)

RT Performance by GPU

GPU	1440p No RT	1440p RT Medium	1440p RT Ultra
RTX 5090	140+ FPS	95-110 FPS	70-85 FPS
RTX 5080	110-125 FPS	75-90 FPS	55-65 FPS
RTX 5070	90-105 FPS	55-70 FPS	40-50 FPS
RTX 4070 Ti Super	70-85 FPS	45-55 FPS	32-40 FPS
RX 9070 XT	85-100 FPS	50-62 FPS	35-45 FPS

RT + Frame Generation Strategy

The best way to enjoy ray tracing without sacrificing performance is combining RT Medium settings with DLSS Quality + Frame Generation. This delivers 100+ FPS visually while maintaining excellent image quality and RT effects.

Low-End PC Settings (30-60 FPS)

For GPUs like RTX 3060, RTX 4060, RX 6600 XT, or RX 7600. Target: playable 1080p experience.

⚡ Low-End Preset

Target: 45-60 FPS at 1080p

Display

Resolution: 1080p
Display Mode: Fullscreen
V-Sync: Off
Frame Limit: 60

Upscaling

DLSS/FSR: Performance
Frame Gen: On if available
Sharpening: 60%
Reflex: On

Graphics

Texture Quality: Medium
Shadow Quality: Low
Reflection Quality: Low
Water Quality: Medium

Effects

Volumetric Lighting: Low
Ambient Occlusion: SSAO
Vegetation: Medium
Ray Tracing: Off

Post-Processing

Motion Blur: Off
Depth of Field: Off
Chromatic Aberration: Off
Film Grain: Off

World

Population Density: Medium
Draw Distance: Medium
Grass Quality: Low
Anisotropic: x8

If you're still below 30 FPS, consider lowering resolution to 900p with FSR Quality, or using 1080p FSR Ultra Performance mode.

Mid-Range PC Settings (60-100 FPS)

For GPUs like RTX 4070, RTX 5070, RX 7800 XT, or RX 9070 XT. Target: smooth 1440p gameplay.

🎯 Mid-Range Preset (Recommended)

Target: 70-90 FPS at 1440p

Display

Resolution: 1440p
Display Mode: Fullscreen
V-Sync: Off
Frame Limit: 100 or Monitor Hz

Upscaling

DLSS/FSR: Quality
Frame Gen: On
Sharpening: 50%
Reflex: On + Boost

Graphics

Texture Quality: Ultra
Shadow Quality: High
Reflection Quality: High
Water Quality: High

Effects

Volumetric Lighting: Medium
Ambient Occlusion: HBAO+
Vegetation: High
Ray Tracing: Off (or AO only)

Post-Processing

Motion Blur: Off
Depth of Field: On
Chromatic Aberration: Off
Lens Flare: On

World

Population Density: High
Draw Distance: High
Grass Quality: High
Anisotropic: x16

High-End PC Settings (100-144+ FPS)

For GPUs like RTX 5080, RTX 5090, RX 9080 XT. Target: high-refresh 1440p or smooth 4K.

🚀 High-End Preset

Target: 100-140 FPS at 1440p or 60-80 FPS at 4K

Display

Resolution: 1440p or 4K
Display Mode: Fullscreen
V-Sync: Off
Frame Limit: 144 or Monitor Hz

Upscaling

DLSS/FSR: Quality (or Balanced at 4K)
Frame Gen: On
Sharpening: 40%
Reflex: On + Boost

Graphics

Texture Quality: Ultra
Shadow Quality: Ultra
Reflection Quality: Ultra
Water Quality: Ultra

Effects

Volumetric Lighting: High
Ambient Occlusion: HBAO+ Ultra
Vegetation: Ultra
Ray Tracing: Medium (Reflections)

Post-Processing

Motion Blur: Low or Off
Depth of Field: On
Lens Flare: On
All Cinematic: On

World

Population Density: Very High
Draw Distance: Very High
Grass Quality: Ultra
Anisotropic: x16

Maximum Quality Settings (60 FPS Cinematic)

For RTX 5090 users who want the absolute best visuals. Target: cinematic 60 FPS with full ray tracing.

✨ Maximum Quality Preset

Target: 55-70 FPS at 4K with full RT (RTX 5090 required)

Display

Resolution: 4K Native
Display Mode: Fullscreen
HDR: On (if supported)
Frame Limit: 60

Upscaling

DLSS: Quality
Frame Gen: On
Sharpening: 35%
Reflex: On

Graphics

All Settings: Ultra/Maximum
Texture Quality: Ultra
Shadow Quality: Ultra
Everything Maxed

Ray Tracing

RT Global Illumination: Ultra
RT Reflections: Ultra
RT Shadows: On
RT Ambient Occlusion: On

GPU-Specific Recommendations

Here are optimized settings for specific popular GPUs:

RTX 5070 (1440p Target)

High preset, DLSS Quality, Frame Gen On, Shadows High, RT Off (or RT AO only), Volumetrics Medium

Expected: 90-110 FPS at 1440p

RTX 5080 (1440p/4K Target)

Ultra preset, DLSS Quality, Frame Gen On, RT Reflections Medium, all settings High-Ultra

Expected: 100-130 FPS at 1440p, 65-80 FPS at 4K

RTX 4070 Ti Super (1440p Target)

High preset, DLSS Quality, Frame Gen On, RT Off, Shadows High, Volumetrics Medium

Expected: 75-95 FPS at 1440p

RX 9070 XT (1440p Target)

High preset, FSR Quality, Fluid Motion Frames On, RT Off, Shadows High

Expected: 85-105 FPS at 1440p

RTX 4060 Ti (1080p Target)

Medium-High preset, DLSS Balanced, Frame Gen On, RT Off, Shadows Medium

Expected: 60-80 FPS at 1080p

RX 7800 XT (1440p Target)

High preset, FSR Quality, RT Off, Shadows High, Volumetrics Medium

Expected: 65-85 FPS at 1440p

For detailed GPU performance comparisons, check our GPU Tier List or use the GPU Compare tool.

Troubleshooting & Common Fixes

Experiencing issues with GTA 6 performance? Here are solutions to the most common problems:

Stuttering / Frame Drops

Causes: Shader compilation, VRAM overflow, CPU bottleneck, background apps

• Let shaders compile on first launch (may take 5-10 minutes)
• Lower Texture Quality if VRAM usage exceeds 90%
• Enable DLSS/FSR to reduce GPU load
• Close Chrome, Discord overlay, and background apps
• Update GPU drivers to latest Game Ready/Adrenalin version
• Set Windows power plan to "High Performance"

Low GPU Utilization

Causes: CPU bottleneck, V-Sync limiting, thermal throttling

• Increase resolution or settings to shift load to GPU
• Disable V-Sync and use frame limiter instead
• Check CPU temps (should be under 85°C under load)
• Upgrade CPU if using older quad-core processor
• Enable XMP/EXPO for RAM in BIOS

Blurry Image with DLSS/FSR

Causes: Overly aggressive upscaling mode, low sharpening

• Switch from Performance to Quality mode
• Increase sharpening slider to 50-70%
• Ensure render resolution matches intended output
• For DLSS, enable DLAA if available (no upscaling, just AA)

Crashes to Desktop

Causes: Unstable overclock, driver issues, corrupted game files

• Reset GPU/CPU overclock to stock settings
• DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) and fresh driver install
• Verify game files through launcher
• Disable overlay software (Discord, GeForce Experience)
• Check Windows Event Viewer for specific error codes

Input Lag / Sluggish Controls

Causes: V-Sync, Frame Generation without Reflex, Triple Buffering

• Disable V-Sync completely
• Enable NVIDIA Reflex "On + Boost"
• Use G-Sync/FreeSync if available
• Set frame limiter 2-3 below refresh rate
• Disable Frame Generation if latency is unacceptable

Still Having Issues?

Check our complete stuttering fix guide or FPS optimization guide for more solutions. Use our FPS Calculator to verify expected performance for your hardware.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best settings for GTA 6?

For most players, use High preset as base, Ultra textures, High shadows, DLSS/FSR Quality mode, and disable ray tracing unless you have RTX 4070 or better. This provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

How do I get 60 FPS in GTA 6?

Enable DLSS Quality or FSR Quality for 40-60% FPS boost, lower shadows to High, disable ray tracing, reduce volumetric effects to Medium, and ensure you meet at least recommended specs (RTX 4060 Ti for 1080p 60 FPS).

Can I run GTA 6 on a low-end PC?

GTA 6 requires at minimum RTX 3060/RX 6600 XT. For budget systems, use 1080p, Low-Medium settings, DLSS/FSR Performance mode, and expect 30-45 FPS. Sub-minimum hardware will struggle significantly.

Should I use DLSS or FSR in GTA 6?

Use DLSS on NVIDIA RTX GPUs (better quality and Frame Generation support). Use FSR on AMD GPUs or older NVIDIA cards. Quality mode on either provides near-native visuals with 50%+ performance boost.

Is ray tracing worth it in GTA 6?

Ray tracing dramatically improves lighting and reflections but costs 30-50% FPS. Only enable on RTX 4070+ GPUs where you can maintain 60+ FPS with RT on. Use DLSS Frame Generation to offset the cost.

Why is GTA 6 stuttering?

Stuttering usually comes from shader compilation (let it finish on first launch), VRAM overflow (lower textures), or CPU bottleneck. Update drivers, close background apps, and enable DLSS/FSR.

What GPU do I need for GTA 6 at 1440p?

For 1440p 60 FPS, minimum RTX 4070/RX 7800 XT. For 1440p 100+ FPS, RTX 5070 or better. With DLSS/FSR Quality, you can achieve these targets on slightly lower hardware.

What are the best RTX 5070 settings for GTA 6?

At 1440p: High-Ultra settings, DLSS Quality, Frame Gen On, RT AO or Off, Shadows High, Textures Ultra. Expect 90-110 FPS with these settings.

How much VRAM does GTA 6 need?

8GB minimum for 1080p High, 10-12GB for 1440p Ultra, 14-16GB+ for 4K Ultra. If you experience stuttering, lower texture quality. 12GB GPUs like RTX 4070 Super handle all settings well.

What CPU is best for GTA 6?

GTA 6 benefits from strong single-thread performance. Best options: Ryzen 7 9800X3D (fastest), Ryzen 7 7800X3D (best value), Intel i5-14600K (budget). The open-world nature makes it more CPU-demanding than typical shooters.

Conclusion

GTA 6 is a visually stunning but demanding game that rewards careful optimization. By following this guide, you can achieve the best balance between visual quality and performance for your specific hardware.

Key Takeaways

Use DLSS/FSR Quality — Nearly every player should enable this for 50%+ FPS boost with minimal visual loss
Textures are free — Set to Ultra if you have enough VRAM (10GB+ for 1440p)
Shadows are expensive — High offers excellent quality at fraction of Ultra's cost
Ray tracing is optional — Only enable on RTX 4070+ with Frame Generation
Frame Generation helps — Accept the small latency trade-off for significantly smoother gameplay
Vice City loves water settings — Keep Water Quality at High minimum for the coastal setting

Helpful Tools & Resources

Have questions about GTA 6 settings? Contact us or explore more optimization guides on our blog.

Last updated: November 29, 2025. Settings recommendations based on testing across multiple hardware configurations. Performance varies based on driver versions, game patches, and specific scenes. We'll update this guide as patches release.

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