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 190 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 189 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 186 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 227% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The Core i5-13490F is 51% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600).
The Core i5-13490F determines the performance ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GPU has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1819. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 190 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.181 fps/$ | 0.146 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.169 fps/$ | 0.140 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.104 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.165 fps/$ | 0.147 fps/$ | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.102 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
At 1080p ultra, the Core i5-13490F sets the ceiling at about 186 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 336 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 150 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i5-13490F 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 34% | CPU Limits GPU 40% | CPU Limits GPU 42% | CPU Limits GPU 45% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 37% | CPU Limits GPU 41% | CPU Limits GPU 40% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 28% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 34% | CPU Limits GPU 28% |
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.
The displayed percentages are derived from FPS ceilings, not generic utilization heuristics.
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 CPU is 51% above and your GPU is 227% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Core i5-13490F paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Euro Truck Simulator 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 186 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 227% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 51% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1819 ($170 CPU (Rank #46 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Since the CPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger processor will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
For Euro Truck Simulator 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Core i5-13490F 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 Core i5-13490F and GeForce RTX 4090 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.
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.
