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Can I Run Euro Truck Simulator?

SCS Software · 2013

The original Euro Truck Simulator - the game which has become the classic of the genre and is still relevant today. The first truck simulation game in a European setting, with European long haul trucks!

Can You Run Euro Truck Simulator?

Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Euro Truck Simulator’s official minimum and recommended requirements.

Your PC

You can run Euro Truck Simulator — and then some

Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.

ComponentYour PCMinimumRecommended
GPUGeForce RTX 4060256 MB DirectX®: 9.0c
CPUCore i5-134002.4 GHz
RAM16 GB1 GB
OSWindows 11Windows XP

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? →

Euro Truck Simulator is a moderately demanding indie game from 2013. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 103 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 47 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 197 FPS. Most gaming PCs from the last several years should handle it comfortably.

Budget GPU

GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT

~42–52 FPS

Low Performance

Mid-range GPU

RTX 4060 / RX 7600

~95–115 FPS

Great

High-end GPU

RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX

~175–215 FPS

Excellent

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Euro Truck Simulator System Requirements

The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Euro Truck Simulator, component by component.

ComponentMinimum
OSWindows XP
Processor2.4 GHz
Memory1 GB RAM
Graphics256 MB DirectX®: 9.0c
Storage2 GB HD space Sound: Any DirectX compatible Additional: Gamepad or steering wheel recommended
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Minimum

OS *: Windows XP Processor: 2.4 GHz Memory: 1 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB DirectX®: 9.0c Hard Drive: 2 GB HD space Sound: Any DirectX compatible Additional: Gamepad or steering wheel recommended

Recommended

Additional: Gamepad or steering wheel recommended

Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.

Euro Truck Simulator — FAQ

Can I run Euro Truck Simulator?+

On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 103 FPS at 1080p in Euro Truck Simulator. Budget GPUs get about 47 FPS and high-end GPUs around 197 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 Euro Truck Simulator?+

Euro Truck Simulator needs at least a 2.4 GHz processor, a 256 MB DirectX®: 9.0c graphics card, 1GB of RAM, 2 GB HD space Sound: Any DirectX compatible Additional: Gamepad or steering wheel recommended of storage, running Windows XP.

Can Euro Truck Simulator run without a graphics card?+

No — Euro Truck Simulator is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: 256 MB DirectX®: 9.0c).

How much RAM does Euro Truck Simulator need?+

Euro Truck Simulator officially requires a minimum of 1GB of RAM. 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.