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Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) run Grand Theft Auto V? (2026)

⚠️ Barely — only with upscaling and low settings
~36 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings

The NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) is a entry-level card with 2GB of VRAM, and Grand Theft Auto V is a moderately demanding game. Paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU it averages about 36 FPS at 1080p with FrameCoach's tuned settings — up from roughly 10 FPS with everything on High.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p1036
1440p622
4K412
🚀 Biggest free win: enable FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.

At 1080p expect around 36 FPS, at 1440p about 22 FPS, and at 4K roughly 12 FPS with optimized settings. The single biggest improvement is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality.

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Frequently asked

Can the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) run Grand Theft Auto V?

Barely — only with upscaling and low settings. With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) averages about 36 FPS at 1080p in Grand Theft Auto V.

What FPS does the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop) get in Grand Theft Auto V at 1080p?

Around 36 FPS at 1080p with optimized settings (up from about 10 FPS on all-High).

How do I make Grand Theft Auto V run better on the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 (laptop)?

Turn on FSR (Balanced) for the biggest free boost, keep ray tracing off, and lower the heaviest settings a notch. FrameCoach's full per-setting guide for this exact combo shows what each option costs.

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.