Can I Run Grand Theft Auto III?
Rockstar Games · 2008
Welcome to Liberty City. Where it all began. With stellar voice acting, a darkly comic storyline, a stunning soundtrack and revolutionary open-world gameplay, Grand Theft Auto III is the game that defined the open world genre for a generation.
Can You Run Grand Theft Auto III?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Grand Theft Auto III’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Grand Theft Auto III — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 32 MB Direct3D Video Card | 32 MB Direct3D Video Card |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 700 MHz CPU | 700 MHz CPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | — | — |
| OS | Windows 11 | Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP | Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Grand Theft Auto III is a demanding action game from 2008. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 91 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 41 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 173 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–46 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~80–100 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~155–190 FPS
Excellent
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Grand Theft Auto III System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Grand Theft Auto III, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP |
| Processor | 700 MHz CPU |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM |
| Graphics | 32 MB Direct3D Video Card |
| Storage | 500 MB uncompressed free hard disk space |
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Minimum
OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP Processor: Pentium III® 450 MHz CPU Memory: 96 MB RAM Graphics: 16 MB Direct 3D Video Card DirectX Version: Microsoft DirectX® 8.1 Hard Drive: 500 MB uncompressed free hard disk space Sound Card: Fully DirectX compatible Sound Card Recommended: Processor: 700 MHz CPU Memory: 128 MB RAM Graphics: 32 MB Direct3D Video Card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Grand Theft Auto III — FAQ
Can I run Grand Theft Auto III?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 91 FPS at 1080p in Grand Theft Auto III. Budget GPUs get about 41 FPS and high-end GPUs around 173 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Grand Theft Auto III?+
Grand Theft Auto III needs at least a 700 MHz CPU processor, a 32 MB Direct3D Video Card graphics card, 500 MB uncompressed free hard disk space of storage, running Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP.
Can Grand Theft Auto III run without a graphics card?+
No — Grand Theft Auto III is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 32 MB Direct3D Video Card).
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.