How to download GTA 5 on laptops: System requirements, size, and more

GTA 5 is a much-loved title for a large number of gamers (Image via Rockstar Games)

GTA 5 is a year shy of celebrating its 10-year anniversary and has managed to stay relevant for the better part of a decade. Although this is mostly thanks to its online component, a large number of players still enjoy the story mode thanks to mods.

As a new generation of PC gamers prepare to download GTA 5 onto their devices, they’re naturally interested in knowing the system requirements. This article provides these details and other important information like how to download the game, current discounts, and more.

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How to download GTA 5 on laptops

GTA 5 system requirements on PCs and laptops: Where to buy the game, suggested devices, and other details

System requirements

How to download GTA 5 on laptops

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Despite being released in 2015, GTA 5 is still considered a staple of benchmark tests. Although the character models look a bit outdated, the game has aged quite well in terms of environmental details, lighting, reflections, and other effects. Here are the required system requirements, as listed on the Epic Games Store:

Minimum requirements

• OS — Windows 10 64 Bit, Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)
• Processor — Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHz
• Memory — 4 GB RAM
• Video Card — NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)
• Sound Card — 100% DirectX 10 compatible
• HDD Space — 90 GB available space
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Recommended requirements

• OS — Windows 10 64 Bit, Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1
• Processor — Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHZ (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHZ (8 CPUs)
• Memory — 8 GB RAM
• Video Card — NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD7870 2GB
• Sound Card — 100% DirectX 10 compatible
• HDD Space — 90 GB available space

Despite the Epic Games Store having the most updated system requirements, players should note that GTA 5 is currently larger than it was even a year ago. On Steam, it takes up about 105 GB of disk space, and it’s recommended that players have at least a few gigabytes worth of breathing room on their drive.

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