
How Many FPS Does Microsoft Flight Simulator Get with GTX 1080 Ti? Performance at 1080p, 1440p & 4K
46FPS
1080p UltraEstimated
Microsoft Flight Simulator system requirements
Official minimum and recommended requirements published by the developer.
Minimum
CPUAMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K
GPURadeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970
RAM16 GB RAM
Storage50 GB available space
Recommended
CPUAMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K
GPURadeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080
RAM32 GB RAM
Storage50 GB available space
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GTX 1080 Ti Specifications
BrandNVIDIA
VRAM11 GB
Power Draw (TDP)250W
TierHigh-end
Benchmark43
1080p (Full HD)43/100
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Performance by Resolution and Quality
Ultra
1080p
46FPS
Acceptable1440p
35FPS
Acceptable4K
19FPS
PoorHigh
1080p
59FPS
Acceptable1440p
46FPS
Acceptable4K
24FPS
PoorMedium
1080p
77FPS
Good1440p
60FPS
Good4K
32FPS
AcceptableLow
1080p
100FPS
Good1440p
78FPS
Good4K
41FPS
Acceptable| Quality | 1080p (Full HD) | 1440p (2K) | 4K (Ultra HD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra | 46FPS Acceptable | 35FPS Acceptable | 19FPS Poor |
| High | 59FPS Acceptable | 46FPS Acceptable | 24FPS Poor |
| Medium | 77FPS Good | 60FPS Good | 32FPS Acceptable |
| Low | 100FPS Good | 78FPS Good | 41FPS Acceptable |
Is the GTX 1080 Ti Enough for Microsoft Flight Simulator?
The GTX 1080 Ti delivers 46 FPS at 1080p Ultra in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Performance is acceptable but not ideal. Consider lowering the resolution or quality.
At 1440p it gets 35 FPS and at 4K 19 FPS at Ultra quality.
This GPU does not reach 60 FPS at 1080p Ultra
View recommended GPUs for Microsoft Flight Simulator→⚡ Optimization guide
Want more FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator?
Our guide collects the settings that give between +40% and +90% FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator with barely any visual loss. Recommended settings, GPU-specific tips (NVIDIA/AMD/Intel) and solutions to common game issues.
View optimization guide for Microsoft Flight Simulator →

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