Error code ERR_GFX_D3D_INIT in GTA V indicates a graphics initialization issue.
Error code ERR_GFX_D3D_INIT in GTA V indicates a graphics initialization issue.
I think I'll attempt to lower my GPU's clock speed and observe the results. Also, since I always reinstall drivers with each update, it seems unlikely this is the main cause. I worry it might affect other games too. Switching to DirectX 10 didn't improve things much—just basic graphics quality. No FPS problems at all.