Can I Run Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition?
Rockstar North · 2020
Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.
Can You Run Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card | 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz |
| RAM | 16 GB | 5 GB | 5 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
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 IV: The Complete Edition is a demanding action game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 77 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 35 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 146 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~32–38 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~70–85 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~130–160 FPS
Excellent
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Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz |
| Memory | 1.5GB |
| Graphics | 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card |
| Storage | 22GB of Hard Disc Space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz, AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz Memory: 1.5GB Graphics: 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card Hard Drive: 22GB of Hard Disc Space Sound Card: 5.1 Channel Audio Card
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition — FAQ
Can I run Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 77 FPS at 1080p in Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition. Budget GPUs get about 35 FPS and high-end GPUs around 146 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 IV: The Complete Edition?+
Grand Theft Auto IV: The 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 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card graphics card, 5GB of RAM, 22GB of Hard Disc Space of storage, running Windows 10 (64-bit).
Can Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256MB Nvidia 7900 / 256MB ATI X1900 DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c Compliant Card).
How much RAM does Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition need?+
Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition officially requires a minimum of 5GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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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.