The lighting engine has been updated over the years. It scales well, but running at 'Ultra' settings with high scaling can challenge even modern GPUs.
Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors
Performance Report
At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 65 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 65 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 65 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 227% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The 3015e is 59% below minimum CPU requirement.
The 3015e sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p low, the 3015e sets the ceiling at about 65 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 484 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 87% (FPS gap: 419 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your 3015e is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 87% | CPU Limits GPU 84% | CPU Limits GPU 83% | CPU Limits GPU 81% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 85% | CPU Limits GPU 83% | CPU Limits GPU 81% | CPU Limits GPU 79% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 83% | CPU Limits GPU 81% | CPU Limits GPU 80% | CPU Limits GPU 74% |
We estimate the maximum FPS the processor can sustain and the maximum FPS the graphics card can sustain in each setting, then compare those limits directly.
Limit Factor formula: (stronger - weaker) / stronger. Example: if CPU ceiling is 200 FPS and GPU ceiling is 140 FPS, then GPU limits CPU by 30%.
CPU Limits GPU means the processor ceiling is lower. GPU Limits CPU means the graphics ceiling is lower. Balanced means the FPS ceilings are close enough that the gap is negligible.
A component can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU54% - 70% <> GPU46% - 59% <> | CPU54% - 70% <> GPU46% - 59% <> | CPU50% - 71% <> GPU59% - 96% <> | CPU50% - 71% <> GPU59% - 96% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU54% - 70% <> GPU46% - 60% <> | CPU54% - 70% <> GPU46% - 60% <> | CPU50% - 71% <> GPU59% - 100% <> | CPU50% - 71% <> GPU59% - 100% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU54% - 70% <> GPU46% - 60% <> | CPU54% - 70% <> GPU46% - 60% <> | CPU50% - 71% <> GPU59% - 100% <> | CPU50% - 71% <> GPU59% - 100% <> |
The 3015e + GeForce RTX 4090 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 50% and 71% and GPU utilization between 46% and 100%. 3015e stays in a controlled operating range, while GeForce RTX 4090 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 65% at 1080p to 67% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 61% to 61%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The GeForce RTX 4090 reaches 80% average at its highest-load preset, while the 3015e peaks at 62% average. This suggests a fairly controlled load distribution, but the actual FPS-limiting side should still be read from the limiter analysis above.
At 1080p, averages sit around CPU 61% and GPU 65%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 61% and GPU 67%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 61% and GPU 67%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1440p (2K QHD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 60% (50-71%) and GPU 80% (59-100%), which keeps GeForce RTX 4090 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while 3015e remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the 3015e and GeForce RTX 4090 remain reasonably matched for this title.
Understanding Hardware Utilization: These percentages represent how much of your component's maximum processing power is actively being used during gameplay. They describe hardware load, but they do not directly tell you which component sets the FPS ceiling.
Important: a CPU or GPU can still be the FPS limiter without reaching 100% utilization. Two processors can both show 40% usage and still deliver very different frame rates, depending on per-core speed, cache, engine threading, driver overhead, and frame preparation efficiency.
Data generated by our Machine Learning engine trained on real-world benchmarks. Shows the approximate average utilization at each setting.
See how your processor and graphics card compare against the game official minimum and recommended system specs. The placement of your hardware is calculated using relative synthetic performance scores to help you gauge overall playability.
Your hardware is below minimum requirements. CPU is the limiting factor (59% below minimum). Expect performance issues. Low settings recommended.
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Yes, the 3015e paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Euro Truck Simulator 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 65 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 227% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 85% below the recommended requirements.
Price data is not currently available for this combination. In general, look for setups where the CPU and GPU are balanced — this ensures you're not overspending on one component that the other can't keep up with.
For Euro Truck Simulator 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The 3015e is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 has extra headroom that a faster processor could take advantage of. This is especially noticeable at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1080p ultra, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 does not currently support Frame Generation technologies like DLSS 3 or FSR 3. Your performance is based entirely on native rendering. If the game adds support in a future update, newer GPUs will benefit the most.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 requires at minimum a Core i5-6400 (CPU) and GeForce GTX 660 (GPU) with 8 GB RAM and 25 GB storage. For the recommended experience, you need a Core i5-9600 and GeForce GTX 1660 with 12 GB RAM. Your hardware falls below the minimum requirements for this game, which may result in poor performance.
These Euro Truck Simulator 2 FPS results are not arbitrary numbers. They come from calculations informed by thousands of real gaming benchmarks, and the typical accuracy range is around 10% to 15%. That makes them far more useful than generic FPS calculators that simply invent values without a benchmark foundation. Actual in-game performance can still vary with drivers, updates, RAM configuration, cooling, and the exact scene being rendered.
Performance estimates are based on synthetic benchmarks and hardware capabilities.
Results may vary based on drivers, OS, and background processes.
