[Guide] How to triple FPS and reduce texture loss with just 1 setting in-game.

[SamMorgan]

Hey guys. I just found out about this setting randomly and I asked my friends about it and not many people realize it even exists. It easily boosted my FPS from 45-55 on max settings to 85 and to even 130.. It's really an absurd setting.
Basically just go to settings, then Advanced graphics, then Frame Scaling Mode. It should be off by default. Now how this works is that it lowers the resolution but upscales it so you wouldn't even notice it's a lower resolution. There's 4 options here. 0.500, 0.667, 0.750, 0.834, Here how's my personal test went.

x0.500: FPS went from 55 to 130 average. But a noticeable dip in quality. I'd choose this option during big events and areas where you experience HEAVY texture loss and really need as much FPS and textures as you can get.
x0.667: FPS went from 55 to 120 average. This is a very decent option too, similar to last one.
x0.750: Most balanced one and the one I'll be using from now on, FPS went from 55 to 100 and the quality loss in image is not big at all, barely noticeable. 
x0.834: Highest one in terms of keeping visual quality, FPS went from 55 to 80-85, but the quality loss is almost non-existent, you won't see it unless you are specifically trying to see it.

So, not quite sure if this is worth a whole guide! But I was surprised at the amount of people who don't know about this. Thought It might help someone especially during big events or crowded places where FPS is valuable.


PS: If for some reason the option doesn't appear in your game, I'd try this 3 minutes video and see if it does. Haven't tested it though as the option was in my game on it's own. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjfeCatywyA 
PS: If you are are not satisfied with the quality of the image, I recommend this. https://github.com/NarutoUA/gta5_fsr FSR has way better visuals and arguably more FPS despite having better visuals. I might do a separate guide for it sometime.

Edited December 31, 2023 by SamMorgan

[Kappaurel]

Saving to test tomorrow

[vinar]

I can see a really good increase in the FPS. However, even on x0.834 the difference in quality is really noticeable in my opinion

[SamMorgan]

2 hours ago, vinar said:

I can see a really good increase in the FPS. However, even on x0.834 the difference in quality is really noticeable in my opinion

Yeah it could be. The great thing though that this option is as easy as an off and on switch. You can just turn it on when you need it and keep it off otherwise.

[PeopleKind]

To add onto this, there's an FSR mod that tweaks the frame scaling options to provide an even better FPS increase & quality increase; https://github.com/NarutoUA/gta5_fsr

[nivopas]

saving

 

[SamMorgan]

2 hours ago, PeopleKind said:

To add onto this, there's an FSR mod that tweaks the frame scaling options to provide an even better FPS increase & quality increase; https://github.com/NarutoUA/gta5_fsr

Definitely, can't agree more. When I searched for this my ultimate goal was installing FSR. But I was satisfied enough with the built-in quality I felt like I don't need to. Might give it a chance though.

[Kenth]

I personally never knew about this. I shall try it out tonight! Thank you for the heads up. 

[sico]

  

18 hours ago, PeopleKind said:

To add onto this, there's an FSR mod that tweaks the frame scaling options to provide an even better FPS increase & quality increase; https://github.com/NarutoUA/gta5_fsr

 

FSR ain't whitelisted by rage devs

Edited January 1 by sico

[BadassBaboon]

3 hours ago, sico said:

  

 

FSR ain't whitelisted by rage devs

I think it should be now, I brought it up with xday a while ago.