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 125 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 118 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 78 FPS.
The Quadro GP100 is 18% 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).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p (low/medium/high)), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (4k (low/medium/ultra)), the Quadro GP100 becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, 4k high.
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $1719. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 125 FPS, equivalent to 0.07 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.118 fps/$ | 0.095 fps/$ | 0.086 fps/$ | 0.073 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.108 fps/$ | 0.088 fps/$ | 0.079 fps/$ | 0.069 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.067 fps/$ | 0.058 fps/$ | 0.056 fps/$ | 0.045 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages.
At 1440p high, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the ceiling at about 176 FPS, while the Quadro GP100 could reach 205 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 14% (FPS gap: 29 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 6/12 cells, GPU limits 3/12, balanced 3/12.
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Quadro GP100 stay close in effective frame-generation ceiling across most presets, so neither side consistently suppresses the other by a large margin.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 12% | Balanced |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 11% | CPU Limits GPU 8% | CPU Limits GPU 14% | Balanced |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 9% | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
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) | CPU9% - 26% <> GPU59% - 79% <> | CPU9% - 26% <> GPU59% - 79% <> | CPU6% - 17% <> GPU58% - 85% <> | CPU6% - 17% <> GPU58% - 85% <> |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU11% - 31% <> GPU53% - 81% <> | CPU11% - 31% <> GPU53% - 81% <> | CPU8% - 23% <> GPU53% - 88% <> | CPU8% - 23% <> GPU53% - 88% <> |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | CPU11% - 31% <> GPU53% - 81% <> | CPU11% - 31% <> GPU53% - 81% <> | CPU8% - 23% <> GPU53% - 88% <> | CPU8% - 23% <> GPU53% - 88% <> |
The Ryzen 7 7800X3D + Quadro GP100 pairing runs this title with CPU utilization between 6% and 31% and GPU utilization between 53% and 88%. Ryzen 7 7800X3D keeps significant headroom across presets, while Quadro GP100 is utilized efficiently without persistent saturation. As resolution scales, average GPU load rises from 71% at 1080p to 69% at 4K, while CPU averages move from 15% to 19%.
The utilization pattern is relatively even. The Quadro GP100 reaches 72% average at its highest-load preset, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D peaks at 21% 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 15% and GPU 71%. At 1440p, that shifts to CPU 19% and GPU 69%, and at 4K it reaches CPU 19% and GPU 69%. This shows that workload scaling is limited, which can indicate engine-side constraints.
1080p (Full HD) High is the most balanced preset based on this dataset. It runs around CPU 12% (6-17%) and GPU 72% (58-85%), which keeps Quadro GP100 well utilized without constant max-out behavior while Ryzen 7 7800X3D remains stable for consistent frame delivery.
Current utilization does not show an urgent upgrade requirement for either component; the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Quadro GP100 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 CPU is 94% above and your GPU is 18% above the recommended specs. High/Ultra at 1080p. Lower settings for higher resolutions.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the Quadro GP100 can run Euro Truck Simulator 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 78 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 18% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1719 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $1335 GPU (Rank #114 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D is currently the limiting factor — the Quadro GP100 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, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p high. GPU-limited at: 4k low, 4k medium, 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 Ryzen 7 7800X3D and Quadro GP100 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.
