
How Many FPS Does Microsoft Flight Simulator Get with RTX 3080 12GB? Performance at 1080p, 1440p & 4K
75FPS
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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RTX 3080 12GB Specifications
BrandNVIDIA
VRAM12 GB
Power Draw (TDP)350W
TierHigh-end
Benchmark71
1080p (Full HD)71/100
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Performance by Resolution and Quality
Ultra
1080p
75FPS
Good1440p
63FPS
Good4K
42FPS
AcceptableHigh
1080p
97FPS
Good1440p
82FPS
Good4K
55FPS
AcceptableMedium
1080p
127FPS
Excellent1440p
107FPS
Good4K
72FPS
GoodLow
1080p
164FPS
Excellent1440p
139FPS
Excellent4K
93FPS
Good| Quality | 1080p (Full HD) | 1440p (2K) | 4K (Ultra HD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra | 75FPS Good | 63FPS Good | 42FPS Acceptable |
| High | 97FPS Good | 82FPS Good | 55FPS Acceptable |
| Medium | 127FPS Excellent | 107FPS Good | 72FPS Good |
| Low | 164FPS Excellent | 139FPS Excellent | 93FPS Good |
Is the RTX 3080 12GB Enough for Microsoft Flight Simulator?
The RTX 3080 12GB delivers 75 FPS at 1080p Ultra in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Enough for a smooth 60 FPS experience. For 144Hz, lower the quality to High.
At 1440p it gets 63 FPS and at 4K 42 FPS at Ultra quality.
⚡ 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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