In the Control Panel, go to Power Options and select High Performance to ensure your hardware isn't being throttled.
Set to DirectX 11 for the best stability on modern hardware.
Search for "Graphics Settings" in Windows, click "Browse," and add GTA5.exe . Set it to High Performance .
Set to Normal . High grass quality is one of the biggest FPS killers in the game.
For the best balance of visuals and high FPS, use these targeted settings:
Lower these sliders to 30-50% to reduce the CPU load of rendering NPCs and cars. 3. Advanced & Server-Specific Tips
Use Fullscreen only; "Windowed Borderless" can cause significant FPS drops.
Set these to Normal . Shadows and reflections are huge resource hogs in GTA V.