Only time will tell if AI is right.
Rockstar Games has yet to announce a Microsoft Windows version of Grand Theft Auto VI, but that hasn't stopped us from speculating about what the PC version's system requirements might look like if the game eventually makes its way to the platform.
Drawing on Rockstar's previous experience with the PC port of Red Dead Redemption 2 and the hardware capabilities of the PlayStation 5, artificial intelligence has estimated that the game's potential PC system requirements could look something like this:
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Minimum system requirements (about 1080p, 30 fps, low settings):[*]
- GPU: GTX 1660 Super or RX 5600 XT
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CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 or Core i5-10400
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RAM: 16 GB
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Storage: SSD required, roughly 150-200 GB
Recommended system requirements (1080p, 60 fps, high settings; or 1440p, 30 fps, high settings):[*]
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GPU: RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6700 XT
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CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X or Core i5-12400
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RAM: 16 GB
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Storage: NVMe SSD
High-end system requirements (4K, 60 fps, ray tracing, upscaling):[*]
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GPU: RTX 4080 / 5070 Ti class or better
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CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D or Core i7-14700K
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RAM: 32 GB
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Storage: NVMe SSD
Red Dead Redemption 2's system requirements were modest on paper, but its higher settings were punishing. Grand Theft Auto VI's bigger, denser world will likely do the same, especially in cities.
*Disclaimer: The PC system requirements and frame rate estimates presented in this article are unofficial projections based on publicly available information, the known hardware specifications of current-generation consoles, and performance benchmarks from previous Rockstar PC releases, including Red Dead Redemption 2. They should be treated as informed speculation, not confirmed or reliable predictions.
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive have not officially announced a PC release date, PC system requirements, or performance targets for Grand Theft Auto VI. Actual hardware requirements and in-game performance may differ significantly from these estimates and will depend on factors such as graphics settings, driver versions, game updates, optimization, and individual hardware configurations.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute purchasing advice. Do not purchase or upgrade hardware based on these estimates alone. We strongly recommend waiting for Rockstar Games to publish official PC specifications and performance information before making any hardware purchasing decisions.