GTA 5 FPS Optimization with Mods - Best Performance Settings 2026

FPS Optimization for Modded GTA 5 - Maximize Performance

Running mods in GTA 5 can tank your frame rate. This 2026 guide shows you exactly which settings to tweak and which optimization mods to install for smooth gameplay even with heavy mod setups.

Settings Impact Chart

Recommended Settings for Modded GTA 5

Performance Optimization Mods

1. Heap Limit Adjuster — prevents memory-related crashes; essential for heavy modding
2. PackfileLimitAdjuster — increases file loading limits for add-on mods
3. gameconfig.xml — custom game config with higher memory limits and entity counts
4. Dilapidated (FPS Fix) — removes unnecessary visual effects that waste GPU power
5. QuantV Performance Edition — visual enhancement optimized for FPS

visualsettings.dat Tweaks

• Reduce grass render distance — lower grassLodDistScale from 1.0 to 0.7
• Reduce shadow distance — lower shadowDistance to 100
• Reduce LOD scale — set lodScale to 0.8 for less distant detail
• Reduce vehicle LOD — lower vehicleLodBias to 0.8

System-Level Optimization

• Update GPU drivers — always use latest NVIDIA/AMD drivers
• Set High Performance — Windows Power Plan to High Performance
• Close background apps — browsers, Discord overlay, and recording software eat FPS
• SSD installation — GTA 5 on SSD reduces loading and texture streaming stutters
• RAM — 16GB minimum for modded GTA 5; 32GB recommended for heavy setups