Is the FPS data for Microsoft Flight Simulator accurate?

These are estimates based on hardware benchmarks. Actual performance may vary depending on drivers, temperature, and system configuration.

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Can you run Microsoft Flight Simulator? — Estimated FPS with your GPU

Q: Can I play Microsoft Flight Simulator at 4K?

Yes, but you will need a powerful GPU. For 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, we recommend a RTX 4070 Ti or better.

Genre: SimulationRelease: 2020Developer: Asobo StudioRelease Date: 19 Nov, 2024

Difficulty levelVery demanding (55%)

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Estimated FPS for Microsoft Flight Simulator by graphics card

We calculated the estimated FPS for Microsoft Flight Simulator on the most popular GPUs on the market. Results show Ultra quality performance with a reference CPU and 16GB of RAM.

GPU	1080p (Full HD)	1440p (2K)	4K (Ultra HD)
RTX 5090NVIDIA 32GB	54 Estimated	54 Estimated	54 Estimated
RTX 4090

What GPU do you need for Microsoft Flight Simulator?

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a very demanding game. To reach 60 FPS at 1080p on Ultra quality, you will need at least a RTX 3070 Ti or equivalent.

To play at 1440p smoothly (60+ FPS), a RTX 3070 Ti is enough. At 4K, you will need a RTX 4070 Ti or better for a smooth experience.

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Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Flight Simulator

Can I run Microsoft Flight Simulator on my PC?

It depends on your GPU. Microsoft Flight Simulator is a Very demanding game. For 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra you need at least a RTX 3070 Ti.

What GPU do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator at 144 FPS?

For stable 144+ FPS at 1080p Ultra, we recommend a N/A or better.

Can I play Microsoft Flight Simulator at 4K?

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RTX 5070NVIDIA 12GB	74 Estimated	72 Estimated	64 Estimated

↓ -1.4% FPS
RX 9070 XTAMD 16GB	73 Estimated	70 Estimated	62 Estimated

↓ -2.7% FPS
RTX 4070 TiNVIDIA 12GB	71 Estimated	69 Estimated	63 Estimated

↓ -2.8% FPS
RTX 4070 SuperNVIDIA 12GB	69 Estimated	67 Estimated	59 Estimated

↓ -2.9% FPS
RX 9070AMD 16GB	67 Estimated	64 Estimated	55 Estimated

↓ -1.5% FPS
RX 7800 XTAMD 16GB	66 Estimated	64 Estimated	55 Estimated

↓ -6.1% FPS
RTX 3070 TiNVIDIA 8GB	62 Estimated	60 Estimated	50 Estimated

↓ -4.8% FPS
RTX 4060 TiNVIDIA 8GB	59 Estimated	55 Estimated	44 Estimated

↓ -5.1% FPS
RTX 3060 TiNVIDIA 8GB	56 Estimated	53 Estimated	42 Estimated

↓ -1.8% FPS
RTX 4060NVIDIA 8GB	55 Estimated	49 Estimated	38 Estimated

↓ -3.6% FPS
Arc B580INTEL 12GB	53 Estimated	48 Estimated	38 Estimated

↓ -1.9% FPS
RX 7600AMD 8GB	52 Estimated	46 Estimated	35 Estimated

↓ -3.8% FPS
RTX 3060NVIDIA 12GB	50 Estimated	46 Estimated	35 Estimated

↓ -4.0% FPS
RX 6600 XTAMD 8GB	48 Estimated	43 Estimated	33 Estimated

↓ -12.5% FPS
RTX 3050NVIDIA 8GB	42 Estimated	36 Estimated	28 Estimated