Yes, your system can run GTA IV if it meets the required specifications.
Yes, your system can run GTA IV if it meets the required specifications.
It should likely work, though it may not perform very well. Your processor and memory might limit how smoothly it runs. https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cy...o-iv/10802
It should likely work, but you need to reduce the resolution and graphics settings since your outdated and slow processor and RAM will limit performance.
GTA 4 was heavily tuned for PC, meaning even with a decent GPU, your older and slower CPU often limits performance to around 10-25 frames per second most of the time. The limited 4GB of RAM is another big problem—GTA V would have run much smoother. Not too shabby, but definitely not ideal given your setup. And with only 4GB of memory, things get even tighter.
Or boost it a bit since performance mainly depends on the GPU. This is relevant to the subject: you satisfy the system specs, but I’m unsure about the effect of Windows 11 on Core2Duo.
Let me estimate an i5 or i7 u-series dual-core processor with a high-end chipset. These components offer double the threads and significantly higher performance compared to your current core 2 model. This setup feels outdated and underpowered.
I tested myself except for audio quirks, and version 11 seems to perform better on the core 2 quad. Dual-core units have trouble, while 11 appears to rely more on extra threads. For this project I really think it’s time to explore alternatives since people have been asking similar questions on the forum for a while. This system’s CPU was originally released in Windows XP and is now over 16 years old. It’s clear that using a PC this long shows how much progress has been made.
GTA4? Maybe just kidding—I notice you're running Windows 11 on that incompatible CPU.
The top recommendation is to check if the game is available on Steam, since they offer a solid refund policy. GTA 4 and 5 are accessible there, so simply purchase it and test its performance. If it functions well enough, retain it. Otherwise, if you haven’t played for over two hours—something unlikely to be necessary to assess FPS and settings—and request a refund within two weeks, you should receive your money back within 24 hours at most. This approach is the most effective in my view.