How to see frame rate per second (FPS) in GTA V?

Just like other PC games, there are plenty of options for displaying FPS when playing GTA V — without even having to install additional software.

One of the ways below you can follow!

#1 Windows 10 can display FPS in GTA V using Game Bar

Game Bar is a gaming feature in Windows 10 that can be used to display FPS in almost all games, including GTA V. Here’s how to activate it.

1. Press Windows+G on the keyboard to display the Game Bar like this.

2. Select tab FPS then click Request Access. Then confirm by selecting Yes.

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3. Restart your computer to save the new settings.

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4. Try playing GTA V and activate the Game Bar (Windows+G). The FPS tab should be active.

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5. Click Performance optionsthen tick only on FPS just,

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To make FPS appear persistent (sticky), click pin icon. You can also adjust the size and position of the FPS column using the mouse cursor. For example, I placed it in the top left corner.

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Now you can see real-time FPS when playing GTA V.

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#2 Use Steam’s built-in FPS feature

Especially for those who bought GTA V on Steam, this launcher already has a built-in FPS counter that can be activated easily.

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1. Go to Steam > Settings.

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2. Click In-Game > In-Game FPS counter > OK.

(Also make sure “Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game” is checked)

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3. Launch GTA V. FPS information will appear in the area you selected.

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#3 Razer Cortex can also display FPS

Another option is to use Razer Cortex — a “must” software that can improve game performance, even for low-spec PCs.

1. Run Razer Cortexclick View Dashboard in GTA V.

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2. Click Enable FPS Chart.

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3. Check option Show FPS overlay while in-game and determine the location according to your taste.

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4. Back to My Library and click Play to play the game.

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5. Live FPS will appear in GTA V.

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Based on my observations, FPS data from Razer Cortex is always significantly higher than Game Bar and Steam. I think the data generated by Razer Cortex is less reliable (at least as of this writing).


From the three options above, choose only one so they don’t overlap each other. I personally prefer Game Bar because it is a built-in program and is easy to customize.

Upgrading components is highly recommended for higher FPS, but you also need to know 5 Tips to Improve PC Game Performance Even Without Upgrading.