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Best Euro Truck Simulator 2 settings for the NVIDIA GTX 650 (1GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 650 (1GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Euro Truck Simulator 2 runs at roughly 35 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 16FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 650 (1GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 1GB 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 35 FPS with FrameCoach's optimized settings, a clear jump from roughly 16 FPS with everything on High.

Across resolutions you can expect around 35 FPS at 1080p and 21 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 12 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p1635
1440p1021
4K512
💡 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 FSR (Balanced) — about +55% FPS for a small sharpness trade.
Recommended settings
Upscaling — FSRBalanced+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 NVIDIA GTX 650 (1GB) get in Euro Truck Simulator 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 650 (1GB) averages around 35 FPS at 1080p in Euro Truck Simulator 2 — up from about 16 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 650 (1GB) run Euro Truck Simulator 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 650 (1GB) averages roughly 21 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 NVIDIA GTX 650 (1GB)?

Turn on FSR (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.