Los Santos is reportedly running smoothly on the GTX 970, but the new Vice City Map has dense skylines, reflective water surfaces and dynamic weather. For comfortable 1080p gaming, it will require at least an RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6800 XT.
Minimum forecast and recommended specifications
According to the Analytics Insight report, as of April 2025, Rockstar has not officially announced system requirements. However, performance based on game leaks and trailer recordings suggests that players will need at least an Intel Core i5-6600K processor and pair with an NVIDIA GTX GTX 1660 graphics card.
According to the report, at least 12 GB of RAM will ensure 150 GB of free space on solid-state drives (SSDs) and 150 GB of performance. These specifications are made in a way that allows them to run comfortably at lower specifications, with a smooth, stable frame rate and a generally playable experience.
According to the report, recommended PC specifications for those who are playing on high resolutions and settings include the Intel Core i7-10700 CPU, which, in addition to having a higher graphics card, for example, is more powerful graphics such as the NVIDIA RTX 3060 or RTX 2080 SUPER to satisfy the requirements.
The recommendation for RAM rise is reportedly slightly 16GB, preferably stored on NVME SSD. This will improve performance and reduce load time. Such specifications are for those who want an immersive look while still having a smooth playback with faster reaction times. Additionally, the older generation of consoles will not have GTA VI.Also Read: Katy Perry’s upcoming space travel days before launching April 14
Laptop performance and CPU requirements
Gaming laptops are reportedly facing their own challenges. Entry-level computers with RTX 4050 can only manage low settings at 1080p. For a better experience, players will have to target the RTX 5070 laptop, which also comes with a powerful cooling system to avoid popular throttling.
Suite tasks, complex physics (including destructible environments) and realistic AI traffic will require multi-core CPUs. Machines with less than 8 physical cores can lower the frame to a heavier sequence.
SSD must now
These slow-load screens are a thing of the past. Reports say the GTA 6 will require SSD speeds for seamless asset flow, and the NVME drive will be perfect, especially when driving quickly or getting in and out of the interior and exterior, which is Rockstar’s staple.
The predicted 150GB gaming scale is aligned with today’s open world titles, further cementing the shift toward a performance benchmark of SSD-only.
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FAQ
Q: Will GTA 6 run GTA 5 smoothly on my current PC?
not necessarily. Thanks to enhanced graphics, AI, and physics, you will need about 2.5 times the processing power of running GTA 6 at similar settings.
Q: Does GTA 6 require an SSD?
Yes. GTA 6 is expected to be optimized for SSDs, with significantly faster loading and asset flow speeds than HDDs can handle.
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