Euro Truck Simulator 2FPS onRyzen 7 PRO 2700X&GeForce RTX 4090

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
low275 FPS
medium224 FPS
high191 FPS
ultra182 FPS
1440P
low243 FPS
medium206 FPS
high176 FPS
ultra162 FPS
4K
low208 FPS
medium185 FPS
high165 FPS
ultra132 FPS

Performance Report

Euro Truck Simulator 2

GeForce RTX 4090 + Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X
🎮Visual Experience

At 1080p, all quality settings exceed 182 FPS, suitable for 144Hz+ monitors. At 1440p, all settings exceed 162 FPS. At 4K, all settings exceed 132 FPS.

Official Requirements

The GeForce RTX 4090 is 227% above the recommended GPU (GeForce GTX 1660) for Euro Truck Simulator 2. The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is 4% below recommended, but 165% above minimum.

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 4090.

⚙️FPS Ceiling Analysis

The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X sets the FPS ceiling at all 1080p settings, all 1440p settings, all 4k settings, while the GeForce RTX 4090 still has headroom.

💰Value Analysis

Approximated average price on current market:

GeForce RTX 4090:$1649(updated 2/6/2026)
Official Launch Price: $1599
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X:$150(updated 2/9/2026)
Official Launch Price: $329

Combo price: $1799. At 1080p Ultra, this combo delivers 182 FPS, equivalent to 0.1 FPS per dollar.

ResolutionLowMediumHighUltra
1080p0.153 fps/$0.125 fps/$0.106 fps/$0.101 fps/$
1440p0.135 fps/$0.115 fps/$0.098 fps/$0.090 fps/$
4k0.116 fps/$0.103 fps/$0.092 fps/$0.073 fps/$

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

Performance Limiter Analysis

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X|GeForce RTX 4090

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

📈Analysis

At 1440p high, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X sets the ceiling at about 172 FPS, while the GeForce RTX 4090 could reach 283 FPS. In this scenario, the CPU limits the GPU potential by 39% (FPS gap: 111 FPS). Overall distribution: CPU limits 12/12 cells, GPU limits 0/12, balanced 0/12.

Verdict

CPU Limits GPU

Your Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is the limiting side in the heaviest mismatch. This means part of the GeForce RTX 4090 rendering potential remains unused in those settings.

🧩Detailed Breakdown
1080p (Full HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 30%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 35%
HighCPU Limits GPU 38%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 34%
1440p (2K QHD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 33%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 36%
HighCPU Limits GPU 39%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 36%
4K (Ultra HD)
LowCPU Limits GPU 34%
MediumCPU Limits GPU 35%
HighCPU Limits GPU 39%
UltraCPU Limits GPU 35%
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 PRO 2700X
cpu icon
16,959
Your Score
MinimumCore i5-6400
RecommendedCore i5-9600
GPU - GeForce RTX 4090
gpu icon
38,112
Your Score
MinimumGeForce GTX 660
RecommendedGeForce GTX 1660

Your CPU is 4% below recommended and your GPU is 227% below recommended, but both meet minimum specs. Playable at Low/Medium settings, 1080p or below.

CPU

-4%vsrecommended

GPU

+227%vsrecommended

CPU

+165%vsminimum

GPU

+830%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 PRO 2700X and GeForce RTX 4090 run Euro Truck Simulator 2 well?

Yes, the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X paired with the GeForce RTX 4090 can run Euro Truck Simulator 2 smoothly up to 4k achieving around 132 FPS at Ultra quality. Your GPU is 227% above the recommended specs, and your CPU is 4% below the recommended requirements.

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

This CPU + GPU combo costs approximately $1799 ($150 CPU (Rank #148 Value) + $1649 GPU (Rank #77 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).

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

For Euro Truck Simulator 2, upgrading the CPU would have the biggest impact on performance. The Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X is currently the limiting factor — the GeForce RTX 4090 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 high, 1080p low, 1080p medium, 1080p ultra, 1440p high, 1440p low, 1440p medium, 1440p ultra, 4k high, 4k low, 4k medium, 4k ultra.

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 setup meets the minimum requirements but falls short of the recommended specs. You may need to lower some settings for smooth performance.

6How accurate are these Euro Truck Simulator 2 FPS estimates for the Ryzen 7 PRO 2700X and GeForce RTX 4090?

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.