Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator System Requirements
Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator, released Oct 9, 2024, is a simulation game from tox² interactive GmbH. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics with an Intel Core i7-11700K-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti-class graphics, Intel Core i3-8100-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 40 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator call for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060-class graphics, Intel Core i7-11700K-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 40 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-8100 | Intel Core i7-11700K |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 40 GB | 40 GB |
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Best GPU for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator
Full GPU guide →Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$259.99Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT
~$350AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
~$430NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator
Full CPU guide →Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i7-11700K level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Core i5-13500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
~$140.99AMD Ryzen 5 5600 is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Core i5-13500
~$265Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 9600
~$240.23AMD Ryzen 5 9600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
- Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
- Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator's NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
- Can the Intel Core i5-13500 run Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
- Yes. The Intel Core i5-13500 meets or beats Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator's Intel Core i7-11700K recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
- Intel Core i5-13500 - Intel Core i5-13500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator need?
- Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator lists 16 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 still enough for Heavy Cargo - The Truck Simulator?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.