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Best Euro Truck Simulator 2 settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (2026)

On a NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) (paired with a balanced Intel Core i5-8600K-class CPU), Euro Truck Simulator 2 runs at roughly 68 FPS at 1080p with our optimized settings — up from about 68FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) is a entry-level graphics card with 4GB of VRAM, and Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i5-8600K, it runs well at 1080p — about 68 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 68 FPS at 1080p and 63 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 50 FPS at 4K. The biggest free win is FSR upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

Resolution	All-High FPS	Optimized FPS
1080p	68	68
1440p	41	63
4K	23	50

💡 Euro Truck Simulator 2: Runs on very modest hardware; Shadows and Mirror Quality are the heavy hitters, and big traffic can be CPU-bound.

Recommended settings

Upscaling — FSROff

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 QualityHighbaseline

The heaviest graphics setting in the game. High to Medium is a big FPS gain you barely notice while driving.

Mirror Quality / DistanceMediumbaseline

Mirrors re-render the world behind you — expensive. Lower them first for a quick win.

Grass / Vegetation DensityMediumbaseline

Roadside grass and foliage amount. Medium is fine and helps on long highway stretches.

Reflection DetailMediumbaseline

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 →

🎯 Can the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) run Euro Truck Simulator 2? See the verdict →

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) get in Euro Truck Simulator 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages around 68 FPS at 1080p in Euro Truck Simulator 2 — up from about 68 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) run Euro Truck Simulator 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB) averages roughly 63 FPS in Euro Truck Simulator 2 — a smooth experience.

What are the best Euro Truck Simulator 2 settings for the NVIDIA GTX 960 (4GB)?

Use a balanced preset, 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.