GTA IV performance issue?

Conchiron · 10-22-2011, 02:35 PM

I think there may be a problem with my GTA IV.

I bought the complete GTA pack, downloaded GTA IV, installed and played on it.

I used the auto config in the graphics menu in game and it set things to high/very high, but it was lagging so I put them all the low, but still driving a car makes the game stutter and there's like a .5 second delay between pressing a button and something happening (ie, pressing D and a wheel turning)

I have a Dell Studio 1749, Core i5 @ 2.4 GHz, 4gb Ram, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650.

Is my laptop low spec, or could there be a problem with my game?

Thanks! :]

Nyshan · 10-22-2011, 02:40 PM

GTA IV

At launch time playing Grand Theft Auto rev. 4 on laptops was considered as nearly impossible, at least at a reasonably fine graphics level. Not only the graphics card but also the high demands on the processor brought about restrictions. Since the launch of the i7 CPUs, which made high clock rates and multi-core architecture affordable, even middle class laptops could handle GTA IV to some extent.

We tested the game with its integrated benchmark test, which simulates a chase in the midst of the street canyons of Liberty City. At medium detail level (view 21/100, detail 10/100, vehicle 50/100, shadow 8/16) and a resolution of 1024x768 pixel the Fire DTX reached good 42.7 fps on average. The game ran sufficiently smooth and offered a nice image. If you raise the demands on graphics, the frame rate will fall below 30 fps. Playing with these settings is no longer recommendable. On the pro side the frame rate is rather constant without noteworthy outliers.

So, the HD 5650 is clearly more powerful than the ATI HD 4650, which achieves about 29 fps at medium details. The GTX 260 from Nvidia stays just ahead and reaches about 48 fps in the same competition.

Erm, you shouldn't.

Conchiron · 10-24-2011, 03:44 AM

Thanks for the reply but it doesn't solve anything.
Anyone else have any advice? Thanks!

Peltz · 10-24-2011, 04:11 AM

Try turning shadows completely off and switch vsync off.

10-22-2011, 02:35 PM	#1
Conchiron Join Date: Jan 2011 Reputation: 10 Posts: 63	GTA IV performance issue? I think there may be a problem with my GTA IV. I bought the complete GTA pack, downloaded GTA IV, installed and played on it. I used the auto config in the graphics menu in game and it set things to high/very high, but it was lagging so I put them all the low, but still driving a car makes the game stutter and there's like a .5 second delay between pressing a button and something happening (ie, pressing D and a wheel turning) I have a Dell Studio 1749, Core i5 @ 2.4 GHz, 4gb Ram, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650. Is my laptop low spec, or could there be a problem with my game? Thanks! :]

10-22-2011, 02:40 PM	#2
Nyshan Join Date: May 2010 Reputation: 32 Posts: 419	GTA IV At launch time playing Grand Theft Auto rev. 4 on laptops was considered as nearly impossible, at least at a reasonably fine graphics level. Not only the graphics card but also the high demands on the processor brought about restrictions. Since the launch of the i7 CPUs, which made high clock rates and multi-core architecture affordable, even middle class laptops could handle GTA IV to some extent. We tested the game with its integrated benchmark test, which simulates a chase in the midst of the street canyons of Liberty City. At medium detail level (view 21/100, detail 10/100, vehicle 50/100, shadow 8/16) and a resolution of 1024x768 pixel the Fire DTX reached good 42.7 fps on average. The game ran sufficiently smooth and offered a nice image. If you raise the demands on graphics, the frame rate will fall below 30 fps. Playing with these settings is no longer recommendable. On the pro side the frame rate is rather constant without noteworthy outliers. So, the HD 5650 is clearly more powerful than the ATI HD 4650, which achieves about 29 fps at medium details. The GTX 260 from Nvidia stays just ahead and reaches about 48 fps in the same competition. Erm, you shouldn't.

10-24-2011, 03:44 AM	#3
Conchiron Join Date: Jan 2011 Reputation: 10 Posts: 63	Thanks for the reply but it doesn't solve anything. Anyone else have any advice? Thanks!

10-24-2011, 04:11 AM	#4
Peltz Join Date: Oct 2011 Reputation: 0 Posts: 30	Try turning shadows completely off and switch vsync off.