Can I Run American Truck Simulator?
SCS Software · 2016
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
Can You Run American Truck Simulator?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against American Truck Simulator’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run American Truck Simulator — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | 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) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar | Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →American Truck Simulator is a moderately demanding indie game from 2016. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 100 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 45 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 190 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~40–50 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~90–110 FPS
Great
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~170–210 FPS
Excellent
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American Truck Simulator System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for American Truck Simulator, component by component.
| Component | 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 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| 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) |
| Storage | 25 GB available space | 25 GB available space |
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Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM) Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or similar Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 or AMD Radeon RX 590 (2GB VRAM) Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Disk Space for American Truck Simulator base game
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
American Truck Simulator — FAQ
Can I run American Truck Simulator?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 100 FPS at 1080p in American Truck Simulator. Budget GPUs get about 45 FPS and high-end GPUs around 190 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for American Truck Simulator?+
American Truck Simulator needs at least a Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or similar processor, a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM) graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 25 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10 64-bit.
Can American Truck Simulator run without a graphics card?+
No — American Truck Simulator is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon RX 460 or Intel HD 630 (2GB VRAM)).
How much RAM does American Truck Simulator need?+
American Truck Simulator officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 12GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.