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Fxaa vs msaa

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JTPaperJam
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11-23-2025, 01:49 PM
#1
In the GTA settings, you can choose between FXAA and MSAA. Both offer visual improvements, but MSAA tends to provide sharper results, while FXAA is generally lighter on performance. Which suits your preference depends on your gaming style.
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JTPaperJam
11-23-2025, 01:49 PM #1

In the GTA settings, you can choose between FXAA and MSAA. Both offer visual improvements, but MSAA tends to provide sharper results, while FXAA is generally lighter on performance. Which suits your preference depends on your gaming style.

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11-23-2025, 02:48 PM
#2
MSAA appears improved. However, turning it on will noticeably reduce your speed. This comes from past observations.
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Chayse_Forever
11-23-2025, 02:48 PM #2

MSAA appears improved. However, turning it on will noticeably reduce your speed. This comes from past observations.

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igotspie
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11-23-2025, 05:15 PM
#3
Check FXAA for a clearer view—people have different tastes. FXAA works in ON/OFF mode while MSAA offers 2x, 4x, or 8x scaling. MSAA also demands more VRAM.
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igotspie
11-23-2025, 05:15 PM #3

Check FXAA for a clearer view—people have different tastes. FXAA works in ON/OFF mode while MSAA offers 2x, 4x, or 8x scaling. MSAA also demands more VRAM.

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master_scope
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11-24-2025, 01:25 AM
#4
MSAA appears improved, FXAA offers better performance, consider combining them.
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master_scope
11-24-2025, 01:25 AM #4

MSAA appears improved, FXAA offers better performance, consider combining them.

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RG48
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11-24-2025, 02:59 AM
#5
In GTA you need FXAA turned on to allow MSAA, you can't rely solely on MSAA.
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RG48
11-24-2025, 02:59 AM #5

In GTA you need FXAA turned on to allow MSAA, you can't rely solely on MSAA.

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destruc7
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11-24-2025, 11:11 AM
#6
weird
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destruc7
11-24-2025, 11:11 AM #6

weird

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Superninja34
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11-24-2025, 12:51 PM
#7
FXAA causes minimal performance loss yet introduces noticeable blur. I generally prefer to disable it and focus on reducing jaggies. MSAA affects performance more significantly but improves visual quality somewhat. For most games, I stick with 2x or turn it off because fast-paced action matters more. If you're aiming for AA, SMAA injector could be an option—it offers a similar look with less impact—and might work in GTA 5, though it's unclear if it would trigger bans.
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Superninja34
11-24-2025, 12:51 PM #7

FXAA causes minimal performance loss yet introduces noticeable blur. I generally prefer to disable it and focus on reducing jaggies. MSAA affects performance more significantly but improves visual quality somewhat. For most games, I stick with 2x or turn it off because fast-paced action matters more. If you're aiming for AA, SMAA injector could be an option—it offers a similar look with less impact—and might work in GTA 5, though it's unclear if it would trigger bans.

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Adeleid2301CZ
Junior Member
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11-24-2025, 03:46 PM
#8
Wat is het? Je kunt FXAA volleren of niet activeren, ongeacht andere configuraties.
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Adeleid2301CZ
11-24-2025, 03:46 PM #8

Wat is het? Je kunt FXAA volleren of niet activeren, ongeacht andere configuraties.

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EisTeeKlaus
Senior Member
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11-25-2025, 11:58 PM
#9
MSAA often causes crashes, so I won't take chances with it.
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EisTeeKlaus
11-25-2025, 11:58 PM #9

MSAA often causes crashes, so I won't take chances with it.