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 169 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 168 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 154 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 4090 is 227% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The Core i9-12900K is 133% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600).
Euro Truck Simulator 2 supports: AFMF. This game does not have native DLSS 3 or FSR 3 Frame Generation support. AFMF is AMD-exclusive and not compatible with GeForce RTX 4090.
The Core i9-12900K sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1971. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 169 FPS, equivalent to 0.09 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.155 fps/$ | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.111 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.141 fps/$ | 0.123 fps/$ | 0.105 fps/$ | 0.085 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.130 fps/$ | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.107 fps/$ | 0.078 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1080p ultra, the Core i9-12900K sets the ceiling at about 163 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 271 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 40% (FPS gap: 108 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.
Your Core i9-12900K 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 27% | CPU Limits GPU 30% | CPU Limits GPU 33% | CPU Limits GPU 40% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 27% | CPU Limits GPU 29% | CPU Limits GPU 32% | CPU Limits GPU 35% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU Limits GPU 22% | CPU Limits GPU 21% | CPU Limits GPU 25% | CPU Limits GPU 24% |
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.
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 133% 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 i9-12900K paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Euro Truck Simulator 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 154 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 227% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 133% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1971 ($322 CPU (Rank #105 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 Value)). Your Core i9-12900K provides phenomenal top-tier performance but at a premium enthusiast price. Since you are essentially at the ceiling of current hardware capabilities, there are no meaningful performance upgrades available. However, if you wanted a more cost-effective build that still delivers a great experience, you could theoretically step down to a high-end processor with a significantly better value rating. For example, the Ryzen 9 9950X is a great upgrade option for around $649 (Rank #5 for value).
Your Core i9-12900K is already an incredibly powerful processor. While it's technically the first component to hit its limit (which is completely normal in state-of-the-art builds), there is no meaningful upgrade path that would drastically improve your Euro Truck Simulator 2 performance right now. CPU fully utilized at: 1080p high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 currently only supports AFMF (AMD Fluid Motion Frames) for frame generation, which is an AMD-exclusive technology. Because you are using an NVIDIA GPU, you cannot use Frame Generation for this specific game.
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 i9-12900K 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.
