GTA V PC vs PS4 Graphics Comparison(New)

Yesterday as Grand Theft Auto V's last trump card to the PC platform exclusive new screenshots have been released. And old-generation associated with each presented visually, has become a new-generation graphical comparison of pieces. We compiled by gtaforums the PC and PS4 graphics benchmark results we show to us again the power of the PC to. Speaking of going into more detail, without further ado let's give you 3 PCI and PS4 graphics comparison;

[Genuine-User]

The biggest difference I see between the two is vegetation and AA.

[T900]

@Genuine- User

The images are too small to tell much difference, i am sure 1080p or 4k shots will show much greater differences.

On topic

TBH i dont care how much better the PC version looks, since of course it will look better. The more powerful the PC the more distance between the PC and console version, the more time goes on and mods get released PC version will further distance it self from console.

What matters to me is the ability to mod the game and that its a permanent collection. I mean you see people now asking for remakes of GTA 3 on consoles, seriously how many times are we supposed to rebuy games on console just to get BC.

I could as of today play any of the GTAs ever released on PC with no issues to me thats a huge deal.

[r1sh12]

Its very true.
I have absolutely hated having to rebuy halo on xbox one.
I do love many games, and the PC is my primary gaming platform, so 95% of games are on PC.
I played kotor not too long ago, just applied so patch mods made by the community which improved graphics and ran without a problem in 1080p.
[With the extended bits too]

[Genuine-User]

I have seen the 4k shots on gamersyde. They look fantastic - http://www.gamersyde.com/ne...

As far as mods go, I couldn't care any less for them, So I'm not really the right person to have a say in this matter.

I could as of today play any of my old games on my old consoles. But I would rather have all the software playable on a single platform like a gaming PC.

[T900]

@Genuine user

"I could as of today play any of my old games on my old consoles. But I would rather have all my games on a single platform like a PC."

True i would like all my games in one place. However consider there are issues with console BC:

1. TV tech advances- in the PS2 era we had SD TVs. PS3 era many people bought 720p TVs. Problem is when you hook up a PS2 to a 1080p TV all you see are Jaggies. Same could probably be said for hooking up a PS3 to maybe a 4k TV. With PC as long as you have the graphics power which for older games should be easy you can easily up the resolution to the new native resolution.

2. Hooking up the old console- Well whoever has a old console plugged in once the new one is out, not many people i know. Hence not only is it a hassle to get the old console out, even the multiplayer community dies once people unplug their consoles or the console maker drops support. No such issue with PC, latest PC will just play the old games.

3. Console dies- As they have become more powerful they also generate more heat and tend to die much quicker. Hence the need to rebuy them when they fail to maintain the old BC.

Hence i dont see console BC as a feasibility just too much hassle and just not worth the effort or quality.

[Genuine-User]

I pretty much agree with all three of your points.

[kingPoS]

I'm really glad I kept my 34inch samsung 720p crt.
All those pre HD games still look great on it. It's heavy as heck though. lol

Gateway MT6706 2008

[AliTheSnake1]

More like PS4 vs High-end PC

[Dee_91]

Anybody giving away high end gaming pc's? :(
I want this so bad.. not because of the graphics but the mods!

[ShinMaster]

A couple of these were cherry=picked.

Anyone that's played GTAV on PS4 knows that it's far from the ghost town this comparison tries to make it seem.

[Erik7357]

There are a ton of more details and more stuff happening. The vegetation, I agree, is drastically better mainly because of the draw distance for them on pc. But what impressive with the most was that there were a lot more NPC's in the pc version. Like in the first image there's furniture and people on deck of the building that aren't even in the ps4/xbox one version. Lighting is also better

[Genuine-User]

Those pictures are not an accurate representation of the NPC count on PS4. check out this video - https://www.youtube.com/wat...

As far as the lighting goes, it's the same across PC and current gen consoles.

[NuggetsOfGod]

Ps4 looks like a ghost town lol

Seems ps4 can't handle a world full of tables, dramatic lighting and people.

Also the option for 60fps is awsome.

Can't wait to see gta5 ice mod!

Free online is also another difference.

Best version indeed.

System req - i5 3470/8gb ram/gtx 660 260 vram.

Can't say I am disappointed. The devs who ported this also ported max Payne.

Off topic:full killing floor 2 match upload on YouTube today!

[Genuine-User]

1. The PS4 version is far from a ghost town - https://www.youtube.com/wat...

2. PS4 can handle all three of those things.

3. That I can agree with.

4. Clutching at straws now

5. Depends on your PC build.

[Khajiit86]

Soo you havent played the PS4 version? Keep on moving troll.

[Pixelart]

PS4 looks hardcore ghost town. Next gen console my a$$.

[TKCMuzzer]

It's all very well shouting out how great the PC version is but come on, it's over 18 months since the game released and months after the PS4 version. What's the point of bragging about being the best when millions have already played and completed it.
If they had released the PC version at the same time as the PS3/360 version then fair enough but they have had 18 months to improve for newer more advanced graphics cards.

Here's the kicker, it's still GTA 5 no matter what you play it on and many have been doing so for a long time.

[Syntax-Error]

I'm not blind and I saw a HUGE difference. If you just saw a difference in vegetation then you're delusional. The PC version is amazing. I just want to see what GTA VI looks like since Rockstar says it knows how to optimize the system now.

[CerebralAssassin]

Amazing is an overstatement. The word amazing is thrown around too often. There's nothing "amazing" about this comparison.

Edit: I acknowledge a difference in graphical quality with of being superior. But that doesn't mean it's amazing.

[ScamperCamper]

I think the "issue" that I have is I don't have a 4K monitor. If you've seen the game specs, or at least suggested PC specs: http://www.grandtheftautofo... then it's pretty clear that Rockstar made adjustments so that everyone won't need to upgrade their PC to see eye candy. If you have a 4K monitor and IF it's really worth it, then perhaps you can convince me of upgrading my monitor. One game = reason to buy new monitor? Wow this game better be wicked!

[tee_bag242]

How about that crowd of bustling people, or lack there of on PS4? That's the first thing I noticed. I'd like to see a video of this game running 60fps in all it's glory. Screenshots tell only half the story.

[Genuine-User]

The picture with that bustling crowd is taken near Vinewood Boulevard, here's the exact same place on the PS4 version - https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Lost Santos Night Life PS4- https://www.youtube.com/wat...

Traffic density PS4 - https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[Rainstorm81]

That vinewood pic was definitely cherry picked , the PC version was Vinewoods Night life the PS4 version looked like moments before dawn of course its a ghost town have any of you played GTA5.

Some comparison

[Bolts]

I will be running this at 2K. Because resolution matters.

[Gazondaily]

Lucky you mate :)

I wanna see the mods for this.

[bloop]

I'd love to see AC:U numbers of pedestrians in GTA V. That was my only let down with the current gen release. I was really expecting the streets of Los Santos to be teeming with pedestrians. What's worse is looking at the likes of AC:U, you know the PS4/X1 is more than capable of doing that but it's like they held it back. I've been out of pc gaming now for a long long time now but I can't wait to see what modders do with GTA V. Maybe it might persuade me to put a beastly rig together again.

[higgins78]

Give me a break with this shit! Playing GTAV on PS4, the resolution is sound - you could not be dissatisfied. The main and most important reason I am choosing PC as the definitive version...60fps! This could potentially be a game changer for GTAV, the resolution differences wont affect the core gameplay nearly as much.

[T900]

Sorry but many of us have moved on to higher resolutions. I currently game at 1440p, might make the jump to 4k in few years when we have 120hz 4k monitors out.

You might not see a jump if you consider 1080p to be the limit, which to me as the gen goes on will be lowest limit for PC gaming.

[The_Kills]

All this resolution talk with no mention of screen size. Good luck with 120 hz 4k with vsync. I'm running a 1080p with down clocking to 120hz on my 27 inch monitor and with a gtx 980 some games won't run flawless maxed out at 60+ frames.

So this whole talk of resolution you got going is nonsense because any real typical desktop distance your eyes are away from your monitor, 1080p should be a sweet spot for years to come. Forget about that 144hz 4k pipe dream you have for a couple of years. Even running quad SLI, the driver and simply game coding these days sucks enough to where you can forget about what you were hoping for.

[kingPoS]

4k is great, I've heard it enough times. But... is the screen you're using large enough to make good use of all that resolution? Please tell me your not gaming from a 27inch monitor, but instead using something like this... http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw... Whats the point of having gobs of resolution, only to constrain it with a realitivly small screen?

The couch is much much more comfortable than the chair.imo

Gateway MT6706 2008

[jmc8888]

4k 120 won't be that long. They already have 60 for far less than a grand.

My $299 4k/30 can do 1080p/136 and 1440/80, and we're talking a dirt cheap 4k Seiki 39".

My 970 works pretty darn well, and showcases that the 1070 or 1170 should start approaching it. It also depends on what settings. Knock down the AA and don't have it at Ultra will help alot.

But there are going to be some MAJOR advances in GPU technology coming up.

Stacked RAM is going to massively increase memory bandwidth 1-2 TB/S.

You also forget we're still at 28nm node and it's likely going to 16/14nm FinFET, which is basically skipping a node.

DDR4, new 14nm CPU's with 8 cores and beyond, and quite a bit more tech like the interlink between GPU and CPU. Things have been stagnant for awhile, that's going to change.

Throw in DX12 with Windows 10 and of course more ROPS, more TMU's, more everything else it's definitely going to be that way pretty soon.

4k/120 at ultra will be hard, but you also forget 4k isn't the top of the line.

We already have 5k, and 8k is right around the corner... not to mention those that was to eyefinity these 4k/5k/8k monitors/tv's. So GPU makers aren't looking at 4k as the top of the heap. It's going to be mainstream soon enough.

In fact the main reason why 4k/120 isn't possible right now isn't the screens themselves, it's the carrying format that is behind...i.e. HDMI 2.0 and the interlinks. The screens can basically do it if the tech to deliver it was there.

Around 2018 it's going to be a great time to build a new PC.

[higgins78]

Exactly. I didn't say resolution changes aren't noticeable - for the minority. Double the resolution of course is going to show signs of 'improvement'. I simply pointed out (in my opinion) the jump from 30fps to 60fps will be the real difference for GTAV.

[ScamperCamper]

I think the reason for choosing the PC version is simply that you can go above and beyond in terms of "eye candy" if your rig can pull it off. Like a race car, it can go beyond what the console version can. It's reality, but it's going to be expensive, if you know what I mean...

[higgins78]

Thats the million dollar question, isn't it? IF your 'rig' can pull it off. Personally I think mine will struggle. Very mid-range/modest PC. I think I'm better suited to sticking with the PS4 version. Yes, only 30fps, but - from analysis - fairly steady.

[TABSF]

Its better in every way!

Draw distance
Level of detail on distance objects
Lighting
Shadows
Foliage
Textures
Vehicle density
Pedestrian density
Graphics overall

Then resolution, AF & AA

[BecauseImBatman]

You say that as if it should be a surprise... I mean PC is always gonna be better in every definitive way because it doesn't have a hardware limit which quite frankly makes it ridiculous to compare the two (PC vs Console) so why even bother. It's not like the console versions are ugly, they've been pretty great too but yes of course the PC version is always gonna outshine it because of the hardware available.
I'll be picking it up since I got my new 290X for the mods...

[TKCMuzzer]

Nail on head. The game is launching way after the original version and months after current gen versions, they get to show it off on up to date tech using the most powerful machines in the industry and people keep going on about it as if it's unexpected.

[Bodge]

AF and AA are my biggest gripes with the current versions of GTA V. These screens are sooo sharp compared to the vaseline smeared blur on the console versions.

[Pixelart]

You forgot the most important thing. More than a crappy 30fps

[TKCMuzzer]

Except.....it's 18 months late........

So a list is not needed as it would be more shocking if it didn't look better.

[windblowsagain]

TABSF, you mean it has options for high quality graphics.

Which is a good thing for people running high end hardware.

It's just a shame most of you don't realize that PS4 maxed out only consumes 140watts.

[TABSF]

Don't get me wrong for it power its not bad but PC is already a generation ahead!

I've got
i5 2500K at 4GHz
16GB 2133MHz RAM
GTX 980 at 1.4GHz/7GHz 4GB

I really can't wait now, I need the pre-load Steam!

[kraenk12]

Isn't it great that a 3,5 year old CPU is still mighty sufficient for all games these days?!

[TKCMuzzer]

It's interesting that people keep saying the PC is a generation ahead.

Here is a question, is the PC producing next gen games or next gen graphics?

I say this because many review sites downgrade PS4/XBONE games as they don't do anything 'next gen', just fancier graphics.

I think it just proves that new generations are about looks and performance and not reinventing the wheel, I wish someone would tell review sites this.

[ShottyGibs]

Lol.. and a PS Vita uses even less wattage. What's your point?

[WESKER2015]

wrinkle-off, LMAO, they are now comparing wrinkles of the face

[Thefreeman012]

N4G articles are killing the fun in games with these nit picky f***ing articles that get approved

[parentsbasement]

This my be the first game I try on PC but I don't know much about what it takes to run it ....heres what I got ...

I7 -4770 @3.40 ghz
12 Gigs ram
Geforce GTX -645

or just stick with the console version ?

[Billybobjoey]

You should be good to go to run everything on at least high. The only thing below reccomended is the GTX 645, but not by much.

[Rimeskeem]

You could get a 960-980 and be totally good

[xTheMercenary_]

Your processor and ram are sufficient, the gpu is not far off what they recommend i would suggest if you've got the cash go for a gtx 970 if haven't got enough for that go for a gtx 750ti, r9 270x or a gtx 960. They'll be enough to play the game on high to ultra.

[parentsbasement]

it came from dell that way so I assume (trouble?) that I can just switch out the card ? around 200 bucks?

[xTheMercenary_]

Any pre built rigs can have components switched out i believe, so you should be good.

[Bodge]

Get the Geforce 960 if you want a card for around 200$.

DX12 compatible makes it future proof, and it's a great card for the price.

Will easily get visuals above PS4 at 1080p60FPS.

[CryLessGameMore]

Only a graphics whore would care, there the type of gamers that play for graphics not gameplay

[Rimeskeem]

Mods?

[xTheMercenary_]

You mean the majority of ps4 fanboys? that's all they seem to care about.

[starchild]

Why do some people act like it's one or the other? Good gameplay and good graphics are not mutually exclusive.

If there is a game I want to play, what is wrong with wanting it to look the best it can?

[tee_bag242]

Awww...it's ok.. You still have Bloodborn and the Order graphics you can brag about to X1 owners.

[peshkavusCA]

General PS fanboys says hi.

[Father__Merrin]

console owners were enjoying playing this a long time ago, and have moved onto new titles. it clearly appears people keep claiming the words Mods Mods Mods Bc Bc Bc to try and win arguments...

ot obviously depending on how much you spend pc version should pull ahead, but the differences aren't that massive in this case imo I have GTA on PS4 and it looks more than good enough,

[decrypt]

What new titles may i ask have the consolers been enjoying? asides the multiplats that are also on the PC and better i might add. Most console friends i know are so starved for games as new consoles hardly have a library, its more like waiting for that next game to roll out so they can actually play. Meanwhile on the PC we have no such issue since we have literally thousands of games on our lists to choose from.

From what i see consolers tend to run their mouth about exclusives, yet all i see this gen are remakes after remakes. Consolers having to dish out more money to buy what they already bought last gen.

Asides Blood borne i dont see a single exclusive on console thats worth the system purchase.. sorry there is none. I would argue we have seen much better exclusives on the PC in the last 6 -12 months.

[ShottyGibs]

Haha.. Sour much?

Yeah what titles have you been enjoying? The Order..? Borderlands 2..again? I can only think of 1 game worth buying and switching my dusty console on for this year and that's Bloodborn. Let's face it.. You console only fanboys have very little to brag about this gen.

[_LarZen_]

I'm glad I have managed to hold out on buying it for PS4. It's going to look so much better on PC. Well that's if you have the hardware for it.

But just getting it running at 60 fps will be a game changer in a big open world game like this. And it's going to be interesting to see how the movie editor is on the PC version.

[WizzroSupreme]

Man, that's just wicked awesome. PCs rock!

[Plagasx]

I can't express how happy I am that I waited to play GTA V... The almost 2 year wait looks like it's going to pay off big time...

[starchild]

Yeah, I agree. It actually came out on PS3 and 360 a year and a half ago. And it only came out on the PS4 and XB1 4 months ago. Lots of people waited to play those versions, so what's the big deal waiting a little longer to play the best version?

I could have easily bought it for one of my consoles at any time, but I've had more than enough to play and I am happy to wait for the PC version.

[kingduqc]

lol "nextgen" game...

[N0TaB0T]

I'm more excited for the IceEnhancer mods.

[jairusmonillas]

Wow that's alot of civilians! it's going to feel like the game is really alive.

[spoonard]

Aw yeah man!The graphics on that game i was done playing 3 months ago are SO good now that they are on PC!!!!

[ScaryMonkey]

PC will always be superior graphically I'm not sure why we need constant articles to tell us that, regardless the PS4 version looks fantastic. Was xbone not even worth comparing?

[Mikeyy]

I don't know why we need confirmation that the PC version is going to look better, Who was actually doubting this? But the pictures used in the comparison are dishonest. The PS4 version is not the ghost town they deliberately made it look to be.

[mogwaii]

What a bullcrap comparison, lol

[Mikeyy]

It is a total scam of a comparison. The PS4 version has just as many pedestrians and cars on the road as the PC version's screenshots.

You all can check for yourselves, head to the Chinese theater at night, there will be tons of people standing there. Yet the Pictures in this link show it empty.

They purposely fished empty environments at certain times of the day, to make this comparison seem worse then it really is.

[Pixelart]

Lol.. Salty much there?

I can't believe how many butthurt PS4 fanboys there are playing down the differences.

[KakashiHotake]

People be so obsessed with graphics. Even though games might look a little better across different platforms, they all feel exactly the same.

[damion1980]

Looks great, not worth waiting the extra time for though.

[life28]

LOL they downgraded console graphics just weeks ago to make PC version look better

[elweon]

60fps, 4K, more ppl cars and more everything. The way it was meant to be played

[mysticwolf]

Comparing pc version of a game to console one's..how desperate you'd have to be to write such items?
Every1 knows pc will always look better because the hardware can be upgraded..big deal!
I have always played on Sony's consoles by choice, and never cared about pc games...or xbox for that matter.
Regardless what you buy and play on, what matters is that YOU enjoy it, rather then keep looking for ways to start pointless discussions, because those will never end.

[Elite-uk]

Its funny, I could of sworn that for the last 2 years GTA V had pedestrians in the game, now all of a sudden the pc master race are telling me otherwise?!.

Question. If your so called high end pc's are a generation ahead, why are you just playing a game that came out 2 years ago?. o_O

[ps5fanboy]

In 4k it does look beautiful , now if only I had five grand for a 4k projector , and 3 grand for a, built for gaming PC.
Though obviously being a PC the game will be cheaper.
(I used to love PC gaming back in the day)

[bigodon]

the biggest win for pc will be the mods
4k and great IQ is just natural

thats why i will triple dip, for the mods

[MonstaTruk]

Why do people continue to compare an open-ended platform as the pc (what does that mean, "PC"? Does GTAV look the same on a PC specs from 2006 and a PC specs from 2015?) to a closed platform as a home video game console? C'mon dude, it's like a senior in high school wanting to play/hangout with freshmen...ridiculous. You really let everyone see that you're too insecure with your status (your own pc specs) among other pc owners.

PC Master Race/4k/60fps players, comparing themselves with Nintendo's, Playstations, and Xbox's. Ain't that a B...*smGDh*

[Goochizm54]

PS4 > PC

[Artemidorus]

I think Playstation has done a good job considering it was always going to lose.

[WheatBread]

WTF is it with turkish gaming sites and tiny pictures? GOD it's so annoying.

[samchez77]

Thats an enormous difference......to the point where I suspect bias towards PC in the article. Especially the vegetation and NPC's. Heavily cherry picked screen shots too.

[SuperbVillain]

I always hoped for a GTA in Tokyo, would look beast on pc and current gen console with all that lighting,exotic enviorments,cars & people