Grand Theft Auto V — best settings

On the ASUS ROG Ally X, Grand Theft Auto V is tuned to run at 60 FPS with the TDP capped at 20W, rendering at 1920x1080. Its native 1080p IPS display refreshes at 120Hz, and Grand Theft Auto V runs natively on Windows. These settings are compiled from 3 sources and 89% corroborated across independent guides. Verified current as of May 2026.

About the game

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Grand Theft Auto V for PC offers players the option to explore the award-winning world of Los Santos and Blaine County in resolutions of up to 4k and beyond, as well as the chance to experience the game running at 60 frames per second.

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Recommended config

Verified May 2026 89% corroborated
Device
Steam Deck OLEDASUS ROG Ally X
Setting type
Balanced Batterysoon Max Qualitysoon
60FPS
Framerate
20W
Power (TDP)
1920x1080
Resolution
Off
Upscaling
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Frequently asked questions

Can Grand Theft Auto V run well on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

Yes — with these settings Grand Theft Auto V runs smoothly at 60 FPS on the ASUS ROG Ally X. These values are 89% corroborated across independent guides.

What FPS does Grand Theft Auto V hit on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

With these settings Grand Theft Auto V targets 60 FPS on the ASUS ROG Ally X.

What TDP should I use for Grand Theft Auto V on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

Cap the TDP at 20W for Grand Theft Auto V on the ASUS ROG Ally X.

What resolution and upscaling are best for Grand Theft Auto V on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

Render Grand Theft Auto V at 1920x1080 on the ASUS ROG Ally X.

What's different about running Grand Theft Auto V on the ASUS ROG Ally X?

The ROG Ally X has a native 1080p IPS screen at 120Hz and runs natively on Windows, so these settings are tuned for that panel.

How do the Grand Theft Auto V settings differ on the ASUS ROG Ally X vs the Steam Deck OLED?

On the ASUS ROG Ally X this guide differs from the Steam Deck OLED on frame rate (60 FPS vs 40 FPS), TDP (20W vs 17W), resolution (1920x1080 vs 1280x800). Notable in-game changes: DirectX Version (DirectX 11 vs 11), Population Density (5/10 vs Low), Population Variety (10/10 vs Low), Distance Scaling (7/10 vs Low), Extended Distance Scaling (4/10 vs 0), Long Shadows (Off vs On), and 1 more setting.

Are these Grand Theft Auto V settings verified?

These settings are compiled from 3 sources, 89% corroborated, last verified May 2026.

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ASUS ROG Ally X vs Steam Deck OLED

On the ASUS ROG Ally X, Grand Theft Auto V runs frame rate 60 FPS (vs 40 FPS on the Steam Deck OLED), TDP 20W (vs 17W on the Steam Deck OLED), resolution 1920x1080 (vs 1280x800 on the Steam Deck OLED).

Settings that change between the two

  • DirectX VersionDirectX 11· Deck11
  • Population Density5/10· DeckLow
  • Population Variety10/10· DeckLow
  • Distance Scaling7/10· DeckLow
  • Extended Distance Scaling4/10· Deck0
  • Long ShadowsOff· DeckOn
  • TessellationHigh· DeckNormal

ASUS ROG Ally X-specific tweaks: Increase the VRAM to 8GB or above, Stay in the Xbox Full Screen Experience to free up slightly more RAM for gaming, Enable Radeon Anti-Lag to reduce latency, Update your software and drivers regularly.

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