My laptop runs GTA **SAN ANDREAS** at 30 fps on max settings!!

[Svensander]

It's a 2004 year game!

I just installed it again after 5-or-so years, to bring back some memories and stuff...

But it's ridiculous that my laptop runs SA on max at the same fps it can run Skyrim on max. Literally the same fps on ultra settings.

Main specs:
Intel i5 4200-U @ 1,6 GHz & 2,6 GHz turbo
GeForce GT 750M w/4G Vram
4GB's of RAM
Fluctuates between 25-35 fps.

I don't understand. I know this laptop is only a mid-range one, for example it can run LoL @110 fps max settings, skyrim 30 fps ultra, Torchlight 2 @45 fps max settings; these are all post-2000 games (except LoL perhaps, if you don't count the updates).

BTW, I just tested it and I couldn't get more than 35 fps out of SA even when I put all the settings to low. Resolution is 1080p but then again, all the fps examples I gave above were played @1080p. Skyrim even had HD textures installed.

And ideas? :/

 

[burdenbound]

If your fps are not really fluctuating when you change the graphical details than your CPU is probably the culprit. Make sure your laptop is on high performance mode and not being throttled by anything. I don't have any experience with the GTA game on PC but do a quick google search to see if any one else has similar problems. I wouldn't be surprised if the game was a horrible port from the consoles.

 

[duck74uk]

You may have the framerate cap enabled on your game.

Anyway, it is best to lock san andreas to its framerate cap, as higher framerates result in physics engine glitches

 

[Liminal]

It's a 2004 year game!

I just installed it again after 5-or-so years, to bring back some memories and stuff...

But it's ridiculous that my laptop runs SA on max at the same fps it can run Skyrim on max. Literally the same fps on ultra settings.

Main specs:
Intel i5 4200-U @ 1,6 GHz & 2,6 GHz turbo
GeForce GT 750M w/4G Vram
4GB's of RAM
Fluctuates between 25-35 fps.

I don't understand. I know this laptop is only a mid-range one, for example it can run LoL @110 fps max settings, skyrim 30 fps ultra, Torchlight 2 @45 fps max settings; these are all post-2000 games (except LoL perhaps, if you don't count the updates).

BTW, I just tested it and I couldn't get more than 35 fps out of SA even when I put all the settings to low. Resolution is 1080p but then again, all the fps examples I gave above were played @1080p. Skyrim even had HD textures installed.

And ideas? :/

i know this is a late reply, but hope i can help.
the game is probably using the built in gpu from the i5.
you fix this by going to computer, then manage, then go to device manager.
there you should see all your pc components, go to the video adapter, depending on your pc you should see 2 GPU's.
just click on the intel hd graphics 4400, and disable it, your screen should flicker for a little bit and then your pc will switch to your gtx 750 as it's main video adapter. (suggest doing this every time you wanna play gta sa, if you leave the gtx 750 as your main adapter while not gaming you will probably have a shit ton of heat, so when you're done playing just switch the intel graphics back on, and you should be good )