American Truck Simulator System Requirements: Can You Run It?

American Truck Simulator
Developer:
SCS Software
Publisher:
SCS Software
Release date:
2 February 2016 (8 years ago)
User score:
4.0 / 5 (387 votes)
Hardware demand level:
1.5 / 10 - lightly demanding
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Official American Truck Simulator system requirements for PC

To run American Truck Simulator, you'll need at least 4 GB of RAM and 7 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTS 450, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 760. As for your CPU, an Pentium D 915 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an A6-5400K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTS 450-class (Intel HD 4000)
Pass CPU:
Dual core CPU 2.4 GHz
Pass RAM:
4 GB RAM
File size:
7 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTX 760-class (2 GB)
Pass CPU:
Quad core CPU 3.0 GHz
Pass RAM:
6 GB RAM
File size:
7 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 7/8.1/10 64-bit
DirectX:
no data

American Truck Simulator performance on your PC

American Truck Simulator performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 760
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

GeForce RTX 3060 is 3.6x faster than GeForce GTX 760. Your graphics card can run American Truck Simulator at recommended settings according to SCS Software.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

American Truck Simulator FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
150−160
medium settings / 1080p
150−160
high settings / 1080p
150−160
ultra settings / 1080p
150−160

American Truck Simulator performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
A6-5400K

Core i5-12400 is 15.2x faster than A6-5400K. Your CPU can run American Truck Simulator at recommended settings according to SCS Software.

FAQ

When was American Truck Simulator released?
American Truck Simulator was released on 2 February 2016.
How much RAM do I need for American Truck Simulator?
You need a minimum of 4 GB RAM for American Truck Simulator. Yet, 6 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is American Truck Simulator?
American Truck Simulator occupies about 7 GB of disk space.
Is American Truck Simulator a demanding game?
American Truck Simulator is a lightly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 1.5 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.0 387 votes

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