GTA 5 PC System Requirements: Enhanced and Legacy

GTA 5 on PC now comes in two versions with very different requirements. GTA V Enhanced needs at least a GTX 1630 or RX 6400 graphics card, 8 GB of RAM, 105 GB of space and an SSD. GTA V Legacy runs on far older hardware: 4 GB of RAM and a 1 GB graphics card are enough. The figures below are the ones Rockstar publishes on the game's official Steam store pages.

Last checked: November 9, 2026.

GTA 5 system requirements at a glance

Rockstar adds a warning to both listings: updates and new content can raise the requirements over time, and hardware that isn't listed may not be supported.

Enhanced or Legacy: which list applies to you?

Rockstar released GTA V Enhanced on PC on March 4, 2025. It brings the features of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S version to PC, including ray tracing, AMD FSR and NVIDIA DLSS upscaling, faster loading with DirectStorage, Hao's Special Works vehicle upgrades and GTA+ membership.

The older release was renamed GTA V Legacy and is still supported. Rockstar kept it so that players whose hardware falls short of the Enhanced minimum can keep playing. A few things follow from that:

• New buyers get both versions. Buying GTA 5 on PC now gives you Enhanced and Legacy.
• Existing owners upgrade for free. If you already owned GTA 5 on PC, Enhanced appears in your library at no extra cost.
• Online players are split. Legacy and Enhanced players can't join the same GTA Online sessions, so you and your friends need to be on the same version. Our GTA 5 crossplay guide explains who can play together.

If your PC clears the Enhanced minimum, that's the version to install. If it doesn't, Legacy will still run.

The requirements explained

Processor

Enhanced asks for at least an Intel Core i7-4770 or AMD FX-9590. For the recommended experience Rockstar lists the Core i5-9600K or Ryzen 5 3600. Legacy only needs an old quad-core such as the Core 2 Quad Q6600.

Graphics card

This is the biggest jump. Enhanced needs a card with 4 GB of video memory at minimum, and Rockstar recommends an RTX 3060 or RX 6600 XT with 8 GB. On PC, ray tracing (shadows, reflections, ambient occlusion and global illumination) is only available in Enhanced, and Rockstar ties those features to the recommended specs.

Legacy is far lighter: a GTX 660 or HD 7870 with 2 GB meets the recommended spec.

Rockstar's notes say some integrated and mobile graphics chips may not be compatible, so a PC without a dedicated graphics card is a risk with either version.

Memory

Enhanced needs 8 GB of RAM and recommends 16 GB. Legacy needs 4 GB and recommends 8 GB. If you run Discord, a browser and the game together, aim for the recommended amount.

Storage

Enhanced needs 105 GB and an SSD is required, not just suggested. For the fastest loading, Rockstar recommends an SSD that supports DirectStorage. Legacy lists 125 GB and doesn't require an SSD, though loading on a hard drive is slow.

Windows

Both versions need a 64-bit processor and 64-bit Windows. Windows 10 is the minimum and Windows 11 is recommended for Enhanced. Steam lists the game for Windows only, with no macOS or Linux version.

Other things you need

• A Rockstar Games account. You have to sign in to install and play, even if you bought the game on Steam or the Epic Games Store.
• The Rockstar Games Launcher. It installs alongside the game on every store.
• An internet connection for activation, GTA Online and periodic checks of your ownership.
• Anti-cheat software. GTA Online on PC uses BattlEye, a kernel-level anti-cheat added in September 2024. It runs on Windows only, which is why GTA Online doesn't work on Steam Deck; see GTA 5 on Steam Deck.
• Windows Spatial Sound if you want Dolby Atmos audio in Enhanced. Dolby Atmos also needs compatible audio hardware.

How to check if your PC can run GTA 5

1. Press Windows + R, type dxdiag and press Enter.
2. On the System tab, note your processor and memory.
3. On the Display tab, note your graphics card and its display memory (VRAM).
4. Open Settings > System > Storage to see how much free space your SSD has.
5. Compare each part with the table above. Your graphics card and VRAM decide most cases.

If you're close to the Enhanced minimum, start at low settings and turn on FSR, or DLSS on an NVIDIA RTX card, before you lower the resolution.

Playing GTA RP or FiveM?

FiveM, the platform most GTA roleplay servers run on, needs a legal, fully updated copy of GTA 5 plus some extra space. Its official site asks for 4 GB more storage at minimum and 8 GB recommended, on top of the game itself. FiveM for GTAV Enhanced is still in early access, so check which version a server uses before you install. Our guide on how to play GTA RP walks through the setup.

Frequently asked questions

How many GB is GTA 5 on PC?

GTA V Enhanced needs 105 GB of free space and GTA V Legacy needs 125 GB, according to Rockstar's Steam listings. Leave some extra room for updates, because new GTA Online content increases the size over time.

Does GTA 5 need an SSD?

The Enhanced version does: an SSD is part of the minimum requirements, and Rockstar recommends one with DirectStorage support. The Legacy version doesn't require an SSD, but it loads much faster on one.

Can GTA 5 run on 4 GB of RAM?

Only the Legacy version. Its minimum is 4 GB of RAM, while Enhanced needs at least 8 GB and recommends 16 GB.

Can you play GTA 5 on integrated graphics?

It isn't officially supported. Rockstar's notes warn that integrated and mobile graphics chips may be incompatible, and Enhanced asks for a dedicated card with at least 4 GB of video memory.

Do you get GTA 5 Legacy and Enhanced when you buy it on PC?

Yes. New buyers get both versions, and anyone who already owned GTA 5 on PC got Enhanced as a free upgrade. Keep in mind that the two versions have separate GTA Online sessions.

Can you play GTA 5 on a Mac?

Not natively. GTA 5 on PC is a Windows game, and its Steam listing has no macOS or Linux version.