: Shadows are extremely taxing on Dual-core CPUs; removing them provides a significant FPS boost. 3. System-Level Optimizations
Standard in-game settings often aren't enough for 2GB of RAM. You will likely need "Low-End PC" mods to further strip down the graphics:
While Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) officially requires a minimum of 4GB RAM and a Quad-core processor, it is technically possible to run the game on a 2GB RAM Dual-core system by aggressively optimizing the game files and system resources. 1. Essential In-Game Settings
: Use Task Manager to kill Chrome, Discord, and unnecessary startup apps before launching the game.
: In Windows settings, manually set your Virtual Memory to on your fastest drive (preferably an SSD).