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Best Euro Truck Simulator 2 settings for the NVIDIA RTX 4090 (2026)

On a NVIDIA RTX 4090 (paired with a balanced Intel Core i9-14900K-class CPU), Euro Truck Simulator 2 runs at roughly 194 FPS at 4K with our optimized settings — up from about 194FPS with everything maxed. Here's the configuration and what each setting costs.

The NVIDIA RTX 4090 is a flagship 4K-class graphics card with 24GB of VRAM, and Euro Truck Simulator 2 is a relatively light game to run. Paired with the Intel Core i9-14900K, it flies at 4K — about 194 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 205 FPS at 1080p and 205 FPS at 1440p, dropping to roughly 194 FPS at 4K. Its 24GB of VRAM is plenty for Euro Truck Simulator 2, so textures can stay maxed. The biggest free win is DLSS upscaling — set it to Quality for a large FPS boost at little visual cost.

ResolutionAll-High FPSOptimized FPS
1080p205205
1440p205205
4K194194
💡 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 — DLSSOff
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.

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Frequently asked

What FPS does the NVIDIA RTX 4090 get in Euro Truck Simulator 2?

With FrameCoach's optimized balanced settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages around 194 FPS at 4K in Euro Truck Simulator 2 — up from about 194 FPS with everything on High.

Can the NVIDIA RTX 4090 run Euro Truck Simulator 2 at 1440p?

At 1440p with optimized settings, the NVIDIA RTX 4090 averages roughly 205 FPS in Euro Truck Simulator 2 — a smooth experience.

What are the best Euro Truck Simulator 2 settings for the NVIDIA RTX 4090?

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.