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Best Euro Truck Simulator 2 settings for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) (2026)

On a Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Euro Truck Simulator 2 runs at roughly 13 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 6FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) is a entry-level graphics card with 2GB of VRAM, and Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it is a real challenge at 1080p — about 13 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings. That already clears a smooth frame rate on High, so our tuning keeps the visuals as high as possible instead of chasing extra frames.

Across resolutions you can expect around 13 FPS at 1080p and 8 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 4 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is XeSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p613
1440p48
4K24
💡 Euro Truck Simulator 2: Runs on very modest hardware; Shadows and Mirror Quality are the heavy hitters, and big traffic can be CPU-bound.
🚀 Biggest free win: enable XeSS (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — XeSSBalanced+55% FPS
ETS2 has no DLSS, but the Scaling slider sets internal render resolution — the biggest single GPU saving. (Above 100% it supersamples and costs FPS.)
Shadow QualityLow+12% FPS
The heaviest graphics setting in the game. High to Medium is a big FPS gain you barely notice while driving.
Mirror Quality / DistanceLow+10% FPS
Mirrors re-render the world behind you — expensive. Lower them first for a quick win.
Grass / Vegetation DensityLow+7% FPS
Roadside grass and foliage amount. Medium is fine and helps on long highway stretches.
Reflection DetailLow+6% FPS
Reflections on your cab and wet roads. Subtle at speed — a safe trim.
Texture QualityHighbaseline
Surface sharpness — nearly free if it fits your VRAM.

⚡ Fine-tune this for your exact CPU & target FPS →

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) get in Euro Truck Simulator 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages around 13 FPS at 1080p in Euro Truck Simulator 2 — up from about 6 FPS with everything on High.

Can the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) run Euro Truck Simulator 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU) averages roughly 8 FPS in Euro Truck Simulator 2; turn on upscaling or aim for a locked 60 for the best feel.

What are the best Euro Truck Simulator 2 settings for the Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge iGPU)?

Turn on XeSS (Balanced), keep ray tracing off for maximum FPS, and ease the heaviest options like Shadow Quality and Mirror Quality / Distance down a notch. The full per-setting breakdown is above.

FPS figures are estimates from a generalized model (hardware tier × game load × per-setting weights), not live benchmarks — real performance varies by scene, drivers and game version.