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 103 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 98 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 51 to 83 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 2080 is 60% 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).
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 2080.
At lower resolutions (1080p medium, 1440p (low/medium)), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 2080 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p (low/high), 1440p high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $634. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 103 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.298 fps/$ | 0.249 fps/$ | 0.194 fps/$ | 0.162 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.274 fps/$ | 0.233 fps/$ | 0.178 fps/$ | 0.155 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.131 fps/$ | 0.112 fps/$ | 0.099 fps/$ | 0.080 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 2080 sets the ceiling at about 74 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 123 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 40% (FPS gap: 49 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 3/12.
Your GeForce RTX 2080 is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | Balanced | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 16% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 17% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 35% | GPU Limits CPU 32% | GPU Limits CPU 40% |
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 94% above and your GPU is 60% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2080 can run Euro Truck Simulator 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 98 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 60% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $634 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $250 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 Ti for around $379 (Rank #21 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Euro Truck Simulator 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The GeForce RTX 2080 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 ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p medium, 1440p low, 1440p medium.
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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 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.
