Grand Theft Auto V vs Need for Speed Rivals

A full spec-by-spec comparison of Grand Theft Auto V vs Need for Speed Rivals — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.

Specification Grand Theft Auto V Grand Theft Auto V Rockstar Games Need for Speed Rivals Electronic Arts
Overview
Release Date September 17, 2013 November 15, 2013
Availability Released Released
Age Rating Mature Everyone 10+
Developer Rockstar North, Rockstar Games Criterion Games, Ghost Games
Publisher Rockstar Games Electronic Arts
Official Site http://www.rockstargames.com/V/ https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-rivals
Gameplay
Genre Action Racing, Arcade
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Split-screen
Perspective First-person, Third-person First-person, Third-person
Average Playtime 74 hours 2 hours
Platforms & Pricing
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox PC, PlayStation, Xbox
Available On Steam, PlayStation Store, Epic Games Store, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox 360 Store, Xbox Store
PC Requirements
Minimum Requirements OS: Windows 10 64 Bit, Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1, Windows Vista 64 Bit Service Pack 2* (*NVIDIA video card recommended if running Vista OS)Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD Phenom 9850 Quad-Core Processor (4 CPUs) @ 2.5GHzMemory: 4 GB RAMGraphics: NVIDIA 9800 GT 1GB / AMD HD 4870 1GB (DX 10, 10.1, 11)Storage: 72 GB available spaceSound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatibleAdditional Notes: Over time downloadable content and programming changes will change the system requirements for this game. Please refer to your hardware manufacturer and www.rockstargames.com/support for current compatibility information. Some system components such as mobile chipsets, integrated, and AGP graphics cards may be incompatible. Unlisted specifications may not be supported by publisher. Other requirements: Installation and online play requires log-in to Rockstar Games Social Club (13+) network; internet connection required for activation, online play, and periodic entitlement verification; software installations required including Rockstar Games Social Club platform, DirectX , Chromium, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 sp1 Redistributable Package, and authentication software that recognizes certain hardware attributes for entitlement, digital rights management, system, and other support purposes. SINGLE USE SERIAL CODE REGISTRATION VIA INTERNET REQUIRED; REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ONE ROCKSTAR GAMES SOCIAL CLUB ACCOUNT (13+) PER SERIAL CODE; ONLY ONE PC LOG-IN ALLOWED PER SOCIAL CLUB ACCOUNT AT ANY TIME; SERIAL CODE(S) ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE ONCE USED; SOCIAL CLUB ACCOUNTS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE. Partner Requirements: Please check the terms of service of this site before purchasing this software. OS: Windows 7 (Service Pack 2) 32-Bit Processor: Intel 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo or AMD 2.8 GHz Athlon X2 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon 3870 512 MB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance; Intel HD 4000 Integrated 512 MB or higher performance Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended Requirements OS: Windows 10 64 Bit, Windows 8.1 64 Bit, Windows 8 64 Bit, Windows 7 64 Bit Service Pack 1Processor: Intel Core i5 3470 @ 3.2GHz (4 CPUs) / AMD X8 FX-8350 @ 4GHz (8 CPUs)Memory: 8 GB RAMGraphics: NVIDIA GTX 660 2GB / AMD HD 7870 2GBStorage: 72 GB available spaceSound Card: 100% DirectX 10 compatibleAdditional Notes: OS: Windows 7 (Service Pack 2) Processor: Intel Quad-Core CPU or AMD Six Core CPU Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon 7870 3GB or higher performance; NVIDIA GeForce GT660 3GB or higher performance Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX 11 compatible
Critic & Community Scores
Metacritic 92 / 100 77 / 100
Community Rating 4.5 / 5 (7,397 ratings) 3.2 / 5 (688 ratings)