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 122 FPS. At 1440p, all settings exceed 98 FPS. At 4K, frame rates range from 47 to 77 FPS.
The Radeon RX 6650M XT is 47% 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)), the Ryzen 7 7800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, all 4k settings), the Radeon RX 6650M XT becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (low/medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $784. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 122 FPS, equivalent to 0.16 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.263 fps/$ | 0.222 fps/$ | 0.189 fps/$ | 0.156 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.209 fps/$ | 0.179 fps/$ | 0.147 fps/$ | 0.125 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.084 fps/$ | 0.077 fps/$ | 0.060 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 Radeon RX 6650M XT sets the ceiling at about 67 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D has headroom up to 123 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 46% (FPS gap: 56 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 3/12, balanced 3/12.
Your Radeon RX 6650M XT 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) | CPU Limits GPU 7% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | CPU Limits GPU 9% | GPU Limits CPU 7% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | Balanced | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 20% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 41% | GPU Limits CPU 37% | GPU Limits CPU 46% |
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 + Radeon RX 6650M XT 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 Radeon RX 6650M XT 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 Radeon RX 6650M XT 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 Radeon RX 6650M XT 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 Radeon RX 6650M XT 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 47% 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 Radeon RX 6650M XT can run Euro Truck Simulator 2 smoothly up to 1440p achieving around 98 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 47% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 94% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $784 ($384 CPU (Rank #212 Value) + $400 GPU (Rank #28 Value)). Your build is already very cost-efficient, but if you want even more FPS, the next good option is upgrading the GPU. For example, upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) (Rank #2 for value) could deliver noticeably better performance.
For Euro Truck Simulator 2, upgrading the GPU would give you the most noticeable improvement. The Radeon RX 6650M XT 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 low, 4k medium, 4k high, 4k ultra. CPU-limited at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high.
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 Radeon RX 6650M XT 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.
