No, your GPU likely won't run GTA 5 on Ultra due to performance limitations.
No, your GPU likely won't run GTA 5 on Ultra due to performance limitations.
We can only be certain that a 970 will likely face challenges similar to a 980, and if the 980 performs well, the 970 should too. The gap between them is minimal. Premium GPUs from Nvidia and AMD usually handle AAA titles smoothly at 1080p or 1440p. Consumer trust was affected by Ubisoft's stuttering games in 2014, but you should be reassured with your 970. What resolution are you using?
That isn't for the highest quality settings. As we don't know what quality settings the recommended specs are, we don't really have anything to reference to.