Microsoft Flight Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 combination delivers a playable experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator, but only at specific settings and resolutions. Benchmark data shows that the system’s performance ceiling is heavily influenced by the demanding nature of the flight simulator, with frame rates dropping sharply as graphical fidelity increases. While the combo cannot achieve 60 FPS at 4K under any tested preset, it does provide smooth gameplay at 1440p and 1080p when settings are appropriately configured. The following analysis breaks down the measured performance, component roles, and overall viability of this hardware pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data identifies the most demanding preset that maintains an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold at each resolution. At 3840x2160, none of the four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) reach 60 FPS. The closest result is the Low preset with an average of 51 FPS, which falls short of the playable threshold. Consequently, there is no recommended setting for 4K; the verdict data confirms that no settings are playable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only configuration that clears 60 FPS, achieving an average of 69 FPS. This makes Low the best playable setting for this resolution. The Medium preset drops to an average of 54 FPS, while High and Ultra produce 41 FPS and 39 FPS respectively. For users targeting 1440p, the Low preset is the sole viable option for maintaining smooth frame rates.

At 1920x1080, both Low and Medium presets exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset delivers an average of 86 FPS, while Medium achieves 67 FPS. Since Medium is the more demanding preset that still stays at or above 60 FPS, it is the recommended setting for 1080p. The High preset falls to 50 FPS, and Ultra drops to 48 FPS, both below the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck for this game. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at the same preset, average frame rates drop consistently. For example, the Low preset falls from 86 FPS at 1080p to 69 FPS at 1440p, a reduction of 17 FPS. At High settings, the drop is from 50 FPS to 41 FPS. This pattern continues from 1440p to 4K, where Low falls from 69 FPS to 51 FPS. The consistent degradation with increasing resolution strongly suggests that the Intel Arc B570’s rendering capabilities are the limiting factor, as higher resolutions place greater strain on the GPU’s pixel and texture processing units.

Preset scaling further reinforces the GPU-bound nature. At 1920x1080, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average frame rate from 86 FPS to 48 FPS, a 44% decrease. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, appears sufficient to feed the GPU at these settings, as the frame rate drops are proportional to the increased graphical workload rather than showing signs of CPU saturation. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F’s PassMark single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 indicate a capable processor, but the game’s frame rates at 1080p Low (86 FPS) versus 4K Low (51 FPS) demonstrate that the GPU’s fill rate and memory bandwidth are the decisive factors.

At 4K, the gap between presets narrows in absolute terms. The difference between Low and Ultra at 3840x2160 is only 23 FPS (51 FPS vs 28 FPS), compared to a 38 FPS gap at 1080p (86 FPS vs 48 FPS). This compression at higher resolutions suggests that the GPU is becoming fully saturated, and even reducing settings yields diminishing returns. The CPU’s role remains consistent—it provides a stable foundation, but it does not appear to be the component that determines whether the game crosses the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average frame rate achieved is 51 FPS on the Low preset, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists no playable settings for this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gameplay?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 69 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with averages of 54, 41, and 39 FPS respectively.

Q: Does the system perform better at 1080p than at 1440p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset achieves 67 FPS, while at 2560x1440 the same preset only reaches 54 FPS. The Low preset also shows a significant advantage at 1080p (86 FPS) compared to 1440p (69 FPS).

Q: What is the average frame rate on Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 produces an average of 48 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the GPU’s benchmark performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, placing it 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534) and 0.1% behind the Intel Arc A750 (20582). It also scores 0.4% higher than the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M and 0.5% lower than the AMD Radeon R9 M390X.

Q: What is the system’s overall rank among tested combos for this game?

A: This combination of AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 ranks 2988 out of 3714 tested combos for Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU, several hardware combinations would exhibit similar performance characteristics in this game. The CPU’s closest competitor is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225, which has an average score of 36938, essentially identical to the Ryzen 5 5600F’s 36945 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, just 0.2% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093) and Intel Core i9-12900T (37112) are 0.4% and 0.5% higher respectively. These processors would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though this game appears GPU-limited.

On the GPU side, the Intel Arc A750 is the closest match, with an average score of 20582, just 0.1% above the Arc B570’s 20556. Systems pairing the Ryzen 5 5600F with an Arc A750 would deliver nearly interchangeable performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (20534, 0.1% lower) also falls within a negligible margin. For users considering alternative configurations, the Quadro M4000M (20480, 0.4% lower) and Radeon R9 M390X (20662, 0.5% higher) represent the edges of the performance envelope, but all five GPUs would yield frame rates within a small percentage of each other in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low preset averages 51 FPS, Medium averages 40 FPS with a minimum of 34 and maximum of 46, High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are recorded for Low, High, or Ultra presets.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 69 FPS, Medium averages 54 FPS (min 46, max 62), High averages 41 FPS, and Ultra averages 39 FPS. Again, min/max data is only available for the Medium preset.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 86 FPS, Medium averages 67 FPS (min 57, max 77), High averages 50 FPS, and Ultra averages 48 FPS. The Medium preset provides the only complete min/max range at this resolution.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the Medium preset is the only one with full min/max information across all resolutions, suggesting it was the focus of detailed testing. The frame time variance at Medium settings, such as the 20 FPS spread at 1080p (57 to 77), indicates that the game can experience noticeable dips during complex scenes, but the average remains playable.

The Verdict

This PC can run Microsoft Flight Simulator, but the playable range is limited. At 3840x2160, the system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset; the best result is 51 FPS on Low, which is below the playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that no settings are playable at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the system clears 60 FPS only on the Low preset, achieving an average of 69 FPS. This makes 1440p Low the highest resolution and settings combination that provides smooth gameplay. The Medium preset falls short at 54 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the system offers the most flexibility. Both Low (86 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) presets exceed 60 FPS, with Medium being the recommended choice for better visual quality while maintaining playability. High and Ultra presets drop below the threshold at 50 and 48 FPS respectively.

For users seeking the best visual experience, 1080p Medium is the highest quality setting that maintains playable frame rates. Those prioritizing resolution over fidelity can use 1440p Low, which still delivers 69 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Arc B570 combination ranks 2988 out of 3714 tested combos for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This places the system in the lower portion of the performance distribution, roughly in the 20th percentile of tested configurations. The ranking reflects the GPU’s limitations at higher resolutions and presets, as the Arc B570’s benchmark percentile of 65 (vs all GPUs) and the CPU’s 85th percentile (vs all CPUs) suggest that the graphics card is the constraining factor.

The rank is consistent with the measured performance data. The system’s inability to handle 4K and its restricted playability at 1440p (Low only) contribute to its position in the lower quartile. However, the ranking also indicates that a substantial number of tested combos (over 700) perform worse than this setup. For users with 1080p displays, the system provides a satisfactory experience with Medium settings, which may be sufficient for many players despite the modest overall rank. The data shows that while the combo is not a high-end performer, it is far from the bottom of the tested field.