Best Grand Theft Auto V settings for the NVIDIA RTX 4090 (2026)
On a NVIDIA RTX 4090 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU), Grand Theft Auto V runs at roughly 108 FPS at 4K with our optimized settings — up from about 110FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.
| Resolution | All-High FPS | Optimized FPS |
|---|
| 1080p | 263 | 263 |
| 1440p | 220 | 217 |
| 4K | 110 | 108 |
Recommended settings · ✓ tuned to this game’s real menu
Upscaling — DLSSOff
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.
Texture QualityVery High-1% FPS
Surface detail — cheap if it fits your VRAM. Very High is fine on modern cards.
Reflection QualityHighbaseline
One of GTA V’s heaviest settings — reflections on cars, water and windows. High over Ultra is a big saving.
Grass QualityHighbaseline
Countryside grass density. "Very High" famously tanks FPS for a small visual gain — High is the sweet spot.
Shadow QualityHighbaseline
Shadow resolution. High looks great and runs well.
Extended Distance ScalingMidbaseline
How much extra detail pops in at distance — partly CPU-bound. Lower it if you are CPU-limited.
Ambient OcclusionNormalbaseline
Soft contact shadows. Normal is a cheap, good-looking choice.
Post FXHighbaseline
Bloom, depth of field and light shafts. High is plenty.
TessellationNormalbaseline
Adds rounded detail to surfaces. Normal is a low-impact saving.
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 RTX 4090 get in Grand Theft Auto V?
With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages around 108 FPS at 4K in Grand Theft Auto V — up from about 110 FPS with everything on High.
Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Grand Theft Auto V at 1440p?
At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages roughly 217 FPS in Grand Theft Auto V — a smooth experience.
What are the best Grand Theft Auto V settings for the NVIDIA RTX 4090?
Use a balanced preset, 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.