American Truck Simulator
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American Truck Simulator FPS by GPU
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1080p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 999 fps | 999 fps | 830 fps | 675 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 999 fps | 964 fps | 771 fps | 626 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 999 fps | 865 fps | 692 fps | 562 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 999 fps | 815 fps | 652 fps | 530 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 958 fps | 766 fps | 613 fps | 498 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 757 fps | 605 fps | 484 fps | 394 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 649 fps | 519 fps | 415 fps | 337 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 571 fps | 457 fps | 366 fps | 297 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 556 fps | 445 fps | 356 fps | 289 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 525 fps | 420 fps | 336 fps | 273 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 479 fps | 383 fps | 306 fps | 249 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 432 fps | 346 fps | 277 fps | 225 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 371 fps | 297 fps | 237 fps | 193 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 269 fps | 215 fps | 172 fps | 140 fps |
1440p performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 973 fps | 778 fps | 623 fps | 506 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 904 fps | 723 fps | 578 fps | 470 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 811 fps | 649 fps | 519 fps | 422 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 765 fps | 612 fps | 489 fps | 398 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 718 fps | 575 fps | 460 fps | 373 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 568 fps | 454 fps | 363 fps | 295 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 487 fps | 389 fps | 311 fps | 253 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 429 fps | 343 fps | 274 fps | 223 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 417 fps | 334 fps | 267 fps | 217 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 394 fps | 315 fps | 252 fps | 205 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 359 fps | 287 fps | 230 fps | 187 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 324 fps | 259 fps | 208 fps | 169 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 278 fps | 222 fps | 178 fps | 145 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 202 fps | 161 fps | 129 fps | 105 fps |
4K performance
| GPU | low | medium | high | ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTX 5090 | 519 fps | 415 fps | 332 fps | 270 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 482 fps | 386 fps | 308 fps | 251 fps |
| RX 7900 XTX | 432 fps | 346 fps | 277 fps | 225 fps |
| RTX 5080 | 408 fps | 326 fps | 261 fps | 212 fps |
| RTX 4080 Super | 383 fps | 306 fps | 245 fps | 199 fps |
| RTX 4070 Ti | 303 fps | 242 fps | 194 fps | 157 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 259 fps | 208 fps | 166 fps | 135 fps |
| RX 7800 XT | 229 fps | 183 fps | 146 fps | 119 fps |
| RTX 3080 | 222 fps | 178 fps | 142 fps | 116 fps |
| RTX 4060 Ti | 210 fps | 168 fps | 134 fps | 109 fps |
| RTX 3070 | 192 fps | 153 fps | 123 fps | 100 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 173 fps | 138 fps | 111 fps | 90 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 148 fps | 119 fps | 95 fps | 77 fps |
| GTX 1660 Super | 107 fps | 86 fps | 69 fps | 56 fps |
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About
American Truck Simulator (2016) is an indie simulation game that puts you behind the wheel of a virtual big rig, tasked with hauling freight across America and building your own transportation empire. The gameplay focuses on realistic driving mechanics, route management, and gradually expanding your trucking business from a hired driver to an owner-operator. It's a niche but beloved title that appeals to simulation enthusiasts and casual players alike.
The game is remarkably accessible from a performance perspective, requiring only modest hardware to run smoothly. You'll want at least an entry-level GPU with a benchmark score around 4047 and a CPU scoring roughly 4253 to meet minimum requirements, along with 8 GB of RAM. Most modern graphics cards will easily achieve 60+ FPS at medium to high graphics settings, making it an excellent benchmark title for measuring baseline performance on budget gaming systems.
With an 81/100 rating, American Truck Simulator delivers solid entertainment for simulation fans and those looking for a relaxing, goal-oriented gaming experience. If you enjoy management gameplay or the open-world truck driving genre, it's absolutely worth trying given its low hardware demands and stable performance across various PC configurations.
Performance profile
Released in February 2016, American Truck Simulator sits in the DirectX 11 generation. Comfortable on any modern mid-range GPU at 1440p; even an RTX 3050 or RX 6600 typically delivers 4K60 at High settings.
Simulation titles like American Truck Simulator 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.
Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in American Truck Simulator; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.
Storyline
Experience legendary American trucks and deliver various cargoes across sunny California, sandy Nevada, and the Grand Canyon State of Arizona. American Truck Simulator takes you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes and widely recognized landmarks around the States.
