Best Grand Theft Auto V settings for the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (2026)
On a NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) (paired with a balanced AMD Ryzen 3 3300X-class CPU), Grand Theft Auto V runs at roughly 40 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 15FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 15 | 40 |
| 1440p | 9 | 24 |
| 4K | 5 | 12 |
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+55% FPS
The Enhanced edition adds DLSS and FSR. A free FPS boost — the original Legacy version has no upscaler.
Ray-Traced ShadowsOffsaves FPS
Enhanced-edition ray-traced shadows. A nice touch but a real cost — keep Off for high FPS.
Reflection QualityLow+14% FPS
One of GTA V’s heaviest settings — reflections on cars, water and windows. High over Ultra is a big saving.
Grass QualityNormal+10% FPS
Countryside grass density. "Very High" famously tanks FPS for a small visual gain — High is the sweet spot.
Shadow QualityNormal+8% FPS
Shadow resolution. High looks great and runs well.
Extended Distance ScalingOff+8% FPS
How much extra detail pops in at distance — partly CPU-bound. Lower it if you are CPU-limited.
Ambient OcclusionOff+5% FPS
Soft contact shadows. Normal is a cheap, good-looking choice.
Post FXNormal+5% FPS
Bloom, depth of field and light shafts. High is plenty.
TessellationOff+5% FPS
Adds rounded detail to surfaces. Normal is a low-impact saving.
Texture QualityVery High-1% FPS
Surface detail — cheap if it fits your VRAM. Very High is fine on modern cards.
Anisotropic Filtering16xbaseline
Keeps roads and pavement sharp into the distance — essentially free, use 16x.
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Frequently asked
What FPS does the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) get in Grand Theft Auto V?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages around 40 FPS at 1080p in Grand Theft Auto V — up from about 15 FPS with everything on High.
Can the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) run Grand Theft Auto V at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5) averages roughly 24 FPS in Grand Theft Auto V; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.
What are the best Grand Theft Auto V settings for the NVIDIA GT 1030 (GDDR5)?
Turn on FSR (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Reflection Quality and Grass Quality down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.
FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.