Can I Run Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas?
Rockstar Games · 2008
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 25 FPS cap at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas reaches the game's 25 FPS cap at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches the game's 25 FPS cap, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX reaches the game's 25 FPS cap.
The publisher states no target settings for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
25 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Not Recommended
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
25 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Not Recommended
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
25 FPS
Game's frame cap
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Not Recommended
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The game itself: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is capped at 25 FPS, and any recent graphics card reaches it.
Frame-rate limit source: PCGamingWiki
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 25 FPS cap at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP Processor") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
128 MB (rec. spec)
The recommended spec lists 128 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: San Andreas
- 1Nothing, once you reach the 25 FPS cap. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas's physics are tied to its frame rate, so don't force it higher; spend spare performance on higher settings or resolution instead.
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Can You Run Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas?
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We could only check your RAM, and it meets Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'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 | 64MB Video Card (Geforce 3 or better) | 128MB (or greater) Video Card (Geforce 6 Series Recommended) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 1Ghz Pentium III or AMD Athlon Processor | Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP Processor |
| RAM | 16 GB | 256 MB | 384 MB |
| OS | Windows 11 | 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.
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP | — |
| Processor | 1Ghz Pentium III or AMD Athlon Processor | Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP Processor |
| Memory | 256MB of RAM | 384MB of RAM (the more the better!) |
| Graphics | 64MB Video Card (Geforce 3 or better) | 128MB (or greater) Video Card (Geforce 6 Series Recommended) |
| Storage | 3.6GB of free hard disk space (minimal install) | 4.7GB of free hard disk space (full install) |
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Minimum
OS *: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP Processor: 1Ghz Pentium III or AMD Athlon Processor Memory: 256MB of RAM Graphics: 64MB Video Card (Geforce 3 or better) Hard Drive: 3.6GB of free hard disk space (minimal install) Other Requirements: Software installations required including DirectX and Sony DADC SecuROM Partner Requirements: Please check the terms of service of this site before purchasing this software.
Recommended
Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or AMD Athlon XP Processor Memory: 384MB of RAM (the more the better!) Graphics: 128MB (or greater) Video Card (Geforce 6 Series Recommended) Hard Drive: 4.7GB of free hard disk space (full install) Sound Card: DirectX 9 compatible Sound Card (Sound Blaster Auidgy 2 Recommended)
Source: Steam
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas — FAQ
Can I run Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics reaches the game's 25 FPS cap 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: San Andreas?+
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas needs at least a 1Ghz Pentium III or AMD Athlon Processor processor, a 64MB Video Card (Geforce 3 or better) graphics card, 256 MB of RAM, 3.6GB of free hard disk space (minimal install) of storage, running Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP.
Can Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas run without a graphics card?+
Not well. Even AMD's Radeon 780M, a strong integrated GPU, reaches the game's 25 FPS cap at 1080p. The minimum graphics requirement is 64MB Video Card (Geforce 3 or better).
How much RAM does Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas need?+
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas officially requires a minimum of 256 MB of RAM, with 384 MB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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