GTA 5 Enhanced briefly stutters every few seconds even though my CPU usage is only around 24% and memory usage is about 72%. I have most settings reduced for performance, with VSync enabled, frame scaling disabled, and NVIDIA Reflex turned off. The graphics options are mostly set to Normal, although reflections are set to High. My system has a Ryzen 7 processor, an RTX 3050, 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, and the game is installed on an SSD. GPU usage sits around 45%. What could be causing the hitching, and what should I try?
3 Answers
The exact RTX 3050 model matters. If it has only 4 GB of VRAM, GTA 5 Enhanced may be running into a graphics-memory limit, especially with reflections enabled. Lower reflections and other texture-heavy settings, and check VRAM usage in the game's graphics menu.
Try setting a firm frame-rate limit, such as 90 FPS, instead of letting the frame rate fluctuate. A cap can make frame pacing feel smoother and may reduce the short hitching.
More hardware details would help, particularly the exact GPU memory amount and whether the 16 GB is one RAM stick or a matched pair. Mismatched or single-channel memory can sometimes contribute to inconsistent frame times, even when average CPU and GPU usage looks low.
The game is installed on an SSD, and the system has a Ryzen 7, RTX 3050, and 16 GB of DDR5 memory.