Euro Truck Simulator 2FPS onRyzen 7 7800X3D&GeForce RTX 2070

Euro Truck Simulator 2

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.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 - FPS Estimates by Resolution

Actual FPS may vary based on RAM speed, background processes, and other system factors

1080P
low193 FPS
medium163 FPS
high124 FPS
ultra106 FPS
1440P
low160 FPS
medium137 FPS
high102 FPS
ultra88 FPS
4K
low76 FPS
medium65 FPS
high58 FPS
ultra46 FPS

Performance Report

Euro Truck Simulator 2

GeForce RTX 2070 + Ryzen 7 7800X3D
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 106 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 88 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 46 to 76 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 2070 is 38% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 94% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600).

AI Acceleration

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 2070.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

At lower resolutions (1080p medium), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p (high/ultra), all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 2070 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/high), 1440p (low/medium).

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 2070:$180(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $599
Ryzen 7 7800X3D:$384(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $449

Combo price: $564. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 106 FPS, equivalent to 0.19 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.342 fps/$0.289 fps/$0.220 fps/$0.188 fps/$
1440p0.284 fps/$0.243 fps/$0.181 fps/$0.156 fps/$
4k0.135 fps/$0.115 fps/$0.103 fps/$0.082 fps/$

* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 7800X3D|GeForce RTX 2070

This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.

📈Analysis

At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 2070 sets the ceiling at about 68 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 123 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 45% (FPS gap: 55 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 7/12 cells, CPU limits 1/12, balanced 4/12.

Verdict

GPU Limits CPU

Your GeForce RTX 2070 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowBalanced
MediumCPU Limits GPU 8%
HighBalanced
UltraGPU Limits CPU 15%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowBalanced
MediumBalanced
HighGPU Limits CPU 9%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 26%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowGPU Limits CPU 41%
MediumGPU Limits CPU 40%
HighGPU Limits CPU 37%
UltraGPU Limits CPU 45%
Percentages show how much potential FPS of the stronger component is lost because the other component has a lower FPS ceiling.
🧠Methodology

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.

Euro Truck Simulator 2 Requirements Comparison

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.

CPU - Ryzen 7 7800X3D
cpu icon
34,293
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6400
RecommendedCore i5-9600
GPU - GeForce RTX 2070
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16,068
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1660

Your CPU is 94% above and your GPU is 38% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.

CPU

+94%vsrecommended

GPU

+38%vsrecommended

CPU

+435%vsminimum

GPU

+292%vsminimum

Minimum Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 660
Processor: Core i5-6400
Memory: 8 GB
Disk Space: 25 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
Video Card: GeForce GTX 1660
Processor: Core i5-9600
Memory: 12 GB
Disk Space: 25 GB
System: Windows 10 64-bit

Frequently Asked Questions

1Can the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2070 run Euro Truck Simulator 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2070 can run Euro Truck Simulator 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 88 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 38% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.

2Is there a more cost-effective setup to run Euro Truck Simulator 2?

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $564 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $180 GPU). Since the GPU is the main limiting factor, investing in a stronger GPU will improve your framerates and overall value. For example, upgrading to the GeForce RTX 5060 for around $299 (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.

3Which component should I upgrade first to improve Euro Truck Simulator 2 performance?

For Euro Truck Simulator 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 2070 is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D still has spare capacity. A more powerful GPU would unlock higher FPS, especially at higher resolutions and quality presets. GPU-limited at: 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p medium.

4Does this setup support Frame Generation for Euro Truck Simulator 2?

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.

5What are the minimum and recommended specs for Euro Truck Simulator 2?

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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2070 both exceed the recommended specs, so you're well-positioned for a great experience.

6How accurate are these Euro Truck Simulator 2 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2070?

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.