QuantV vs NVE: Which GTA 5 Graphics Mod Is Better?

NaturalVision Evolved (NVE) is the stronger choice for the most complete realism overhaul of GTA V Legacy in single-player: it reworks weather, lighting, textures, building models and vegetation, and Razed Mods offers it as a free download. QuantV is narrower in scope: an ENBSeries-based lighting, reflection and weather look with six quality presets from Low to Hyper. On FiveM both are client-side mods, so the server you join decides whether you can use either one.

This comparison reviews the creators' official pages, the Cfx.re documentation and RPScripts' own product listing on 2 November 2026. It contains no FPS benchmark. Disclosure: RPScripts sells a QuantV package; NVE is not sold here.

Quick comparison

Question	QuantV	NaturalVision Evolved
Creator	Quant Mods	Razed Mods
What it changes	Lighting, reflections and the look of each weather type through ENBSeries presets	Weathers, lighting, ambient colours, tonemapping, world textures, building models, props and vegetation
Game edition	QuantV 3.0 package: GTA V on DirectX 11, installed with OpenIV	GTA V Legacy; NaturalVision Enhanced is a separate mod for GTA V Enhanced
Official access	Quant Mods Patreon with a free tier and paid tiers from US$2.50 a month; RPScripts lists a QuantV 3.0 package at US$11.49	Single-player: free download from Razed Mods; FiveM version: Patreon, download access from the Gold tier at US$10 a month
FiveM	Separate FiveM package in the QuantV 3.0 download	Supported through Patreon
Quality presets	Hyper, Ultra, Very High, High, Medium, Low	Follow the readme of your download

Is QuantV or NVE better?

NVE is better when realism and scope matter most, and QuantV is better when you want a preset-driven ENB look you can tune to your hardware. Razed Mods describes NVE as changes to "environmental weathers, lighting system, ambient colors, tonemapping, world textures, building models, props, vegetation and much more". QuantV changes how the existing world is lit and graded, with camera lens, cinematic LUT and summer looks plus optional tweaks such as brighter emergency lights or a long draw distance.

Price also differs. The single-player NVE build costs nothing from the official site. NVE on FiveM needs a monthly Patreon membership, while the QuantV package on the QuantV product page is a one-time purchase that contains both a FiveM and a single-player install.

What is the most realistic graphics mod for GTA 5?

No source measures realism objectively, but NVE changes more of the game's content than QuantV. On GTA V Enhanced, Razed Mods publishes NaturalVision Enhanced instead, built around that edition's ray tracing features. The NaturalVision edition guide explains which build fits which game and client.

Realistic graphics in GTA 5 come from three kinds of mod: content overhauls such as NVE, ENB presets such as QuantV, and ReShade presets that only process the final image. The GTA V graphics mod comparison covers the wider field, including VisualV and ReShade.

How do ENB and ReShade relate to QuantV and NVE?

ENBSeries and ReShade are post-processing tools, and QuantV 3.0 is built on ENBSeries. ENBSeries modifies the game's render calls to add effects such as ambient occlusion, depth of field, bloom and reflections. ReShade is a generic post-processing injector; its developer states that depth information is automatically disabled in multiplayer, so depth-based effects in a ReShade preset may look different online. Quant Mods now describes QuantV as evolving into a shader suite for ReShade, with early access in its paid Patreon tier. For NVE, install only the optional components the readme of your download names.

Do QuantV and NVE work on FiveM?

Both work on FiveM for GTA V Legacy when the server allows graphics mods, and neither works on FiveM for GTA V Enhanced today. Cfx.re states that while FiveM for GTAV Enhanced is in early access, graphic mods cannot be used, and pure mode is always on there.

On Legacy, the server's sv_pureLevel decides. Level 1 blocks modified client files except audio files and known graphics mods; level 2 blocks all modified client files. The FiveM pure mode guide explains both levels. If a community publishes no policy, ask staff before installing.

Each player installs the mod on their own PC. A server cannot push QuantV or NVE to players as a resource, and your install does not change what other players see.

How is installing in FiveM different from single-player?

FiveM uses its own package and folder, so a single-player install does not carry over. Set up FiveM on your PC and launch it once cleanly first.

QuantV in FiveM: remove ENB files from the GTA V folder, install QV3_FiveM_ENB.oiv with OpenIV, remove other graphics mod .rpf files from FiveM Application Data\addons, then copy QuantV_3_0_0.rpf there. Uninstall with QuantV_Uninstall.oiv and remove the .rpf.
QuantV in single-player: needs OpenIV for the .oiv packages and ScriptHookV, and adds an in-game menu on F5.
NVE: the single-player build comes from the Razed Mods download page; the FiveM build comes from Patreon with Razed's FiveM installation instructions. Follow the readme of the exact build you downloaded.

Back up every file the readme replaces and keep a clean client available for servers that block modified files.

How much performance do QuantV and NVE cost?

Both cost frame rate, and the amount depends on your GPU, resolution and settings, so no published number transfers to your PC. QuantV requires Shaders Quality and PostFX on Very High or Ultra, then lets you choose one of six presets; start at the default Very High and step down if needed. NVE replaces world textures and models, so watch video memory as well as frame rate. Record your FPS on one route before installing and repeat the same route afterwards.

Which should you choose?

GTA V Legacy single-player, maximum realism: NVE from the official free download.
GTA V Enhanced single-player: NaturalVision Enhanced. The QuantV package documents DirectX 11 and no Enhanced install.
FiveM on a Legacy server that allows graphics mods: NVE if a monthly Patreon membership suits you; QuantV if you prefer a one-time package with selectable presets.
Modest GPU: try QuantV's Medium or Low preset before a full content overhaul.
FiveM for GTA V Enhanced: neither for now; use the built-in graphics settings.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use QuantV and NVE at the same time?

No. QuantV's FiveM instructions require removing other ENB files and other graphics mod .rpf files first. Run one overhaul and remove it fully before testing the other.

Where can I download NVE for free?

Only from the official Razed Mods NaturalVision Evolved page, which offers the single-player Legacy build. The FiveM build is a Patreon benefit. Reuploads on third-party sites are unofficial copies of a mod that replaces game files.

Can a FiveM server stop me from using a graphics mod?

Yes. With sv_pureLevel 2 the server blocks all modified client files, and FiveM for GTA V Enhanced blocks graphics mods for everyone during early access.

The FiveM comparison hub collects the other decisions around your client and server setup.

QuantV vs NaturalVision Evolved (NVE): Which GTA 5 Graphics Mod Is Better?