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 115 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 62 FPS.
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is 67% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is 126% above the recommended CPU (Core i5-9600).
At lower resolutions (1080p (low/medium/high), 1440p low), the Ryzen 7 9800X3D sets the FPS ceiling. As graphical load increases at (1080p ultra, 1440p ultra, all 4k settings), the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER becomes the FPS-limiting side. The FPS ceiling is closely matched at 1440p (medium/high).
Approximated average price on current market:
Combo price: $745.38. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 125 FPS, equivalent to 0.17 FPS per dollar.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 0.264 fps/$ | 0.248 fps/$ | 0.213 fps/$ | 0.168 fps/$ |
| 1440p | 0.250 fps/$ | 0.229 fps/$ | 0.192 fps/$ | 0.154 fps/$ |
| 4k | 0.129 fps/$ | 0.119 fps/$ | 0.098 fps/$ | 0.083 fps/$ |
* Table values represent FPS per Dollar (higher is better)
This section is based on estimated CPU/GPU FPS ceilings, not utilization percentages. Adjacent heavier settings are lightly stabilized to remove prediction jitter that would otherwise create impossible reversals.
At 4k ultra, the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER sets the ceiling at about 106 FPS, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D has headroom up to 157 FPS. In this scenario, the GPU limits the CPU potential by 32% (FPS gap: 51 FPS). Overall distribution: GPU limits 6/12 cells, CPU limits 4/12, balanced 2/12.
Your GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D frame-generation potential remains unused in those settings.
| Resolution | Low | Medium | High | Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p (Full HD) | CPU Limits GPU 14% | CPU Limits GPU 13% | CPU Limits GPU 11% | GPU Limits CPU 13% |
| 1440p (2K QHD) | CPU Limits GPU 6% | Balanced | Balanced | GPU Limits CPU 20% |
| 4K (Ultra HD) | GPU Limits CPU 21% | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 22% | GPU Limits CPU 32% |
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 and then monotonic-smoothed across heavier presets and resolutions, 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 126% above and your GPU is 67% above the recommended specs. Ultra settings at 1080p, or High at 1440p/4K.
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Yes, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D paired with the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER can run Euro Truck Simulator 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 62 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 67% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 126% above the recommended requirements.
This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $745.38 ($465.38 CPU + $280 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 Radeon RX 6900 XT for around $999 (Rank #190 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 SUPER is the limiting factor here, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D 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 fully utilized at: 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p high, 1440p low.
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 9800X3D and GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER 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.
