Euro Truck Simulator 2
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 660 · Core i5-6400
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1660 · Core i5-9600K
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~70 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~36 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation
- Release
- Oct 12, 2012
- Developer
- SCS Software
- Publisher
- SCS Software
Travel across Europe as king of the road, a trucker who delivers important cargo across impressive distances! With dozens of cities to explore, your endurance, skill and speed will all be pushed to their limits.
DrivingTransportationSimulationOpen WorldAutomobile SimRealisticModdableRelaxingExplorationEconomy
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What you need for Euro Truck Simulator 2
Euro Truck Simulator 2 needs about a Radeon RX 9050 4GB for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 7600 | Ryzen 5 7500F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3080 12GB | Ryzen 5 5600X |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Euro Truck Simulator 2 →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 39 | 27 | 16 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 54 | 38 | 23 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 81 | 57 | 34 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 89 | 62 | 37 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 97 | 68 | 41 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 101 | 70 | 42 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 112 | 79 | 47 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 114 | 80 | 48 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 134 | 93 | 56 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 168 | 118 | 71 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 188 | 131 | 79 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 194 | 135 | 81 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 252 | 176 | 106 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 261 | 183 | 110 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 291 | 175 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar | Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM) |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Video memory | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 25 GB | 25 GB |
Source: Steam.
Euro Truck Simulator 2 on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 36 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 37 high | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 34 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 31 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 31 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Keyboard & mouse
- DLC
- 108
- Steam achievements
- 106
- Metacritic
- 79
- Engine
- FMOD, Prism3D
- Series
- Truck Simulator
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSteam WorkshopCamera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyKeyboard Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeSteam Input API SupportStereo SoundSurround SoundPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudIncludes level editorRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing
- Languages (30)
- English, German, French, Italian, Korean, Spanish - Spain, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Japanese, Portuguese - Portugal, Polish, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, Hungarian, Czech, Romanian, Turkish, Portuguese - Brazil, Bulgarian, Greek, Ukrainian, Traditional Chinese, Catalan, Lithuanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian
Latest news & patches
- Soul of Anatolia: Building Intersections with Pavel2026-09-23
- Euro Truck Simulator 2: 1.61 Update ReleasePatch2026-09-17
- SCS On The Road: Iceland Research Trip2026-09-16
- World of Trucks: Resuming Events2026-09-12
- Community Stories: Trucker Cassie2026-09-11
- Isle of Ireland: Cavan2026-09-10
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Euro Truck Simulator 2 run on a GTX 1650?
Yes, at lower settings. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Euro Truck Simulator 2's minimum spec but not the recommended one. We estimate ~39 fps at 1080p high (range 31–46, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1080p, use the low preset. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 2 GB the game recommends. The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high is the Radeon RX 9050 4GB (~70 fps). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Euro Truck Simulator 2 run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Euro Truck Simulator 2 Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~36 fps on the ultra preset (range 28–43, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the low preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Euro Truck Simulator 2 at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or faster: ~60 fps (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 9050 4GB is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Euro Truck Simulator 2 by brand.
Can I run Euro Truck Simulator 2 on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~70 fps (range 56–84, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~53 fps at 1080p low. Euro Truck Simulator 2 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Euro Truck Simulator 2 need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 12 GB recommended for Euro Truck Simulator 2. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 2 GB at minimum and 2 GB recommended.
How much storage does Euro Truck Simulator 2 take?
Euro Truck Simulator 2 needs 25 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit.