Can I Run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?
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Our verdict
Runs well on any recent graphics card
A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 108 FPS at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition hits the processor limit of about 137 FPS at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 108 FPS, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX hits the processor limit of about 137 FPS.
Figures are at Highest: the settings of the measured benchmark Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition's estimates are calibrated to.
Calibrated to GameGPU's measured test of 6 graphics cards (Highest settings).
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~95–120 FPS
Highest · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
137 FPS
CPU-limited
Highest · native
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
137 FPS
CPU-limited
Highest · native
Great
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit on most PCs
Even a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 108 FPS at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
Limits above ~137 FPS
In GameGPU's testing, the fastest graphics cards all level off around 137 FPS at 4K: the processor is the limit there, and a slower processor sets it lower. Source: GameGPU
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
- 2On integrated graphics, lower the resolution or render scale first. Intel Iris Xe averages about 49 FPS at 1080p.
- 3Above about 137 FPS, graphics settings stop helping: the processor is the limit there. Settings that add work for the processor, such as crowd density, are the ones to lower if Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition has them.
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Can You Run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?
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We could only check your RAM, and it meets Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition's minimum
We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 1.5 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3 | Not listed |
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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3 |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz |
| Memory | 1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista |
| Graphics | 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 |
| Storage | 32GB of Hard Disc Space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3 Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz Memory: 1.5GB XP / 1.5GB Vista Graphics: 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card Hard Drive: 32GB of Hard Disc Space Sound Card: 5.1 Channel Audio Card Other Requirements: Initial activation requires internet connection; Online play requires log-in to Games For Windows - Live and Rockstar Games Social Club (13+ to register); software installations required including Adobe Flash, DirectX, Microsoft’s .NET Framework 3.0, Games For Windows - LIVE, and Internet Explorer.
Source: Steam
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition — FAQ
Can I run Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition?+
Runs well on any recent graphics card. A budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT averages about 108 FPS at 1080p. 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 IV: Complete Edition?+
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition needs at least a Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz processor, a 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 graphics card, 1.5 GB of RAM, 32GB of Hard Disc Space of storage, running Windows Vista - Service Pack 1 / Windows XP - Service Pack 3.
Can Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics averages about 49 FPS at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M averages about 78 FPS.
How much RAM does Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition need?+
Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition officially requires a minimum of 1.5 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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