PCGameBenchmarks
18 Wheels of Steel: Across America

18 Wheels of Steel: Across America

65/100
7 ratings2003Easy to run

Can your GPU run this game?

Estimated FPS across quality settings and resolutions

Search for your GPU above to see a full FPS breakdown at every quality and resolution.

18 Wheels of Steel: Across America FPS by GPU

Estimated framerates for 14 reference GPUs · pick a resolution and quality

Full benchmark grid · 14 GPUs × 4 qualities × 3 resolutions

1080p performance

18 Wheels of Steel: Across America estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps896 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps972 fps789 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps945 fps768 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps893 fps725 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps814 fps661 fps
RTX 4060999 fps919 fps735 fps597 fps
RTX 3060985 fps788 fps630 fps512 fps
GTX 1660 Super714 fps571 fps457 fps371 fps

1440p performance

18 Wheels of Steel: Across America estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps992 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps965 fps784 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps827 fps672 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps911 fps729 fps592 fps
RTX 3080999 fps886 fps709 fps576 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps837 fps670 fps544 fps
RTX 3070954 fps763 fps611 fps496 fps
RTX 4060862 fps689 fps551 fps448 fps
RTX 3060739 fps591 fps473 fps384 fps
GTX 1660 Super535 fps428 fps343 fps278 fps

4K performance

18 Wheels of Steel: Across America estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps882 fps717 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps819 fps666 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps919 fps735 fps597 fps
RTX 5080999 fps867 fps693 fps563 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps814 fps651 fps529 fps
RTX 4070 Ti804 fps643 fps515 fps418 fps
RTX 4070689 fps551 fps441 fps358 fps
RX 7800 XT607 fps486 fps389 fps316 fps
RTX 3080591 fps473 fps378 fps307 fps
RTX 4060 Ti558 fps446 fps357 fps290 fps
RTX 3070509 fps407 fps326 fps265 fps
RTX 4060460 fps368 fps294 fps239 fps
RTX 3060394 fps315 fps252 fps205 fps
GTX 1660 Super286 fps228 fps183 fps148 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
Minimum required

NVIDIA GeForce FX5700, ATI Radeon 9600, Intel GMA X3000 or better (requires TnL and Shader Model 2.0 support)

amazon
Shop GPU
Processor
Minimum required

2.0 GHz Processor

amazon
Shop CPU
Memory
Minimum required

1 GB

amazon
Shop RAM

* Amazon links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Genres

About

"18 Wheels of Steel: Across America," released in 2003, is a simulation game that invites players to take the wheel of a tractor trailer as they traverse the vast landscapes of the United States. Its notable focus on the trucking industry allows players to experience the challenges of hauling cargo while building a career in a competitive environment. The game's blend of driving mechanics and business management creates a unique experience for simulation enthusiasts interested in the open road.

In terms of performance, "18 Wheels of Steel: Across America" is quite accessible and can be run smoothly on entry-level hardware. With a minimum GPU requirement that scores around 35, players can expect decent FPS even with modest graphics settings. Systems equipped with at least 1 GB of RAM and basic GPUs should find the game enjoyable without demanding the latest technology, making it an ideal benchmark for those testing older hardware.

Given its 65/100 rating, "18 Wheels of Steel: Across America" appeals primarily to fans of simulation games rather than a broader gaming audience. If you appreciate the intricacies of trucking and business management, it's worth considering this game for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, especially if you're equipped with capable hardware to handle its modest demands.

Performance profile

Released in September 2003, 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America comes from the DirectX 9 era. Even the cheapest modern discrete GPU crushes it at maxed-out settings; the only real bottleneck today is CPU single-thread speed on older titles that were never multi-threaded.

Simulation titles like 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Extremely light — 18 Wheels of Steel: Across America runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Screenshots

Related Games