Grand Theft Auto VI
Digital Foundry analyzes Grand Theft Auto VI's performance targets on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro following the initial trailer release. Based on the 30fps trailer presentation and heavy CPU simulation demands (AI, physics, NPC animation), DF expects the title to target 30fps on standard PS5 hardware. While a 60fps mode on PS5 Pro is considered unlikely due to the console's modest 10 percent CPU clock increase, the Pro hardware is expected to deliver enhanced image quality, improved ray-traced global illumination, and potential PSSR upscaling.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5 Pro
PS5 Pro is expected to provide superior image quality, stronger frame-rate stability, and upgraded ray tracing effects for GTA VI. However, a 60fps mode is improbable due to the CPU's modest 10 percent clock boost relative to standard PS5.
Expected to offer improved rendering resolution, enhanced ray tracing, and potential PSSR upscaling, though CPU limitations make 60fps unlikely.
Target Mode
PS5 ProExpected to leverage extra GPU power for improved rendering resolutions, upgraded ray tracing, and PSSR upscaling.
Graphics modes on PlayStation 5
Grand Theft Auto VI's debut trailer runs at 30fps and features ray-traced global illumination alongside software upscaling. Due to heavy open-world simulation requirements, 30fps is expected to be the primary performance target on base PS5 hardware.
Target Mode
PS5Initial trailer analysis indicates ray-traced global illumination and software-based upscaling.
PS5 vs PS5 Pro
Side-by-side comparison of graphics modes, resolution and technical features.
| Metric | PS5 | PS5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Score | 60Fair | 58Below average |
| Recommended mode | Target Mode | Target Mode |
| Modes available | 1 | 1 |
| Peak target FPS | 30 | 30 |
| PSSR | No | No |
| Ray tracing | Yes | No |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| 120 Hz support | No | No |
| PS5 Pro Enhanced | No | Yes |
- Performance Score
- 60Fair
- Recommended mode
- Target Mode
- Modes available
- 1
- Peak target FPS
- 30
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- Yes
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- No
- Performance Score
- 58Below average
- Recommended mode
- Target Mode
- Modes available
- 1
- Peak target FPS
- 30
- PSSR
- No
- Ray tracing
- No
- VRR
- Yes
- 120 Hz support
- No
- PS5 Pro Enhanced
- Yes
Known issues
We haven't documented technical issues for this title yet — this doesn't mean the game is bug-free.
Video analysis
Independent technical videos referenced in our analysis.
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GTA 6 has been and continues to hit 60fps while being optimized for the PS5 Pro on multiple graphical settings.
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I actually find the concept of a 40 frames per second mode more plausible than a 60 frames per second mode but still unlikely.
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Frequently asked
Answers built from the verified data on this page.
What frame rate does Grand Theft Auto VI run at on PS5 Pro?
On PS5 Pro, Grand Theft Auto VI offers 1 graphics mode: Target Mode targets 30 FPS.
What frame rate does Grand Theft Auto VI run at on PS5?
On PS5, Grand Theft Auto VI offers 1 graphics mode: Target Mode targets 30 FPS.
What is the PSFoundry Performance Score of Grand Theft Auto VI?
Grand Theft Auto VI scores 60/100 on PS5. The Performance Score measures technical performance only — frame rate, image quality, graphics modes, visual features, responsiveness, loading and stability — not how good the game is.
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