Microsoft Flight Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers consistently high frame rates in Microsoft Flight Simulator, with all tested presets at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows a system that scales predictably across settings, with the strongest performance at 1080p and the most demanding workloads still remaining fluid at 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are closely clustered. The Intel Core i5-14600T scores 32707, a 0.1% delta from the Ryzen 5 7400F’s 32750 average. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H is nearly identical at 32697, just 0.2% lower. On the AMD side, the Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H posts 32812, a -0.2% difference, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 scores 32662, 0.3% below the 7400F. These four processors are effectively interchangeable in synthetic benchmarks, meaning any of them would likely produce similar frame pacing in CPU-bound flight simulation scenarios.

For the GPU, the RTX 5080’s nearest rivals show a wider spread. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, trailing by 0.6%. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB sits at 55698, a 0.7% gap. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is further back at 54828, 2.3% lower. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE leads the RTX 5080 by 2.2% with a score of 57367. This indicates that in purely synthetic GPU workloads, the RX 9070 GRE holds a slight edge, while the RTX 5080 remains ahead of the other three listed alternatives.

Given these deltas, a system pairing any of the four rival CPUs with the RTX 5080 would behave nearly identically in Microsoft Flight Simulator, assuming no other bottleneck. Similarly, swapping the RTX 5080 for the RX 9070 GRE could yield marginally higher GPU-bound performance, while the other three GPU alternatives would likely produce slightly lower frame rates. The practical differences are small enough that users upgrading from one of these rivals to the tested combo would see minimal change in flight simulation performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data clarifies how the CPU and GPU divide responsibility across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 194 FPS. This is the highest recorded value in the dataset, and it suggests the GPU is not the primary constraint at this resolution and preset. The CPU, with its 6 cores and 12 threads from the Zen 4 architecture, must handle the simulation’s vast world data and physics calculations. Moving to Medium at 1080p drops the average modestly to 170 FPS, while High yields 128 FPS and Ultra 122 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is a 37% reduction in average frame rate, indicating that the GPU becomes more involved as visual complexity rises.

At 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. Low settings produce 176 FPS, only 9% lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium drops to 137 FPS, High to 103 FPS, and Ultra to 98 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 44%, steeper than at 1080p. This suggests that at higher resolutions, the GPU’s rendering load begins to dominate more noticeably, though the CPU still maintains a strong baseline. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly takes the leading role. Low settings average 130 FPS, which is 33% lower than the 1080p Low figure. Medium drops to 101 FPS, High to 76 FPS, and Ultra to 72 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra at 4K is 45%, the largest relative drop across all resolutions. This indicates that at 4K, the RTX 5080 is working near its limits, and the CPU’s contribution becomes comparatively smaller. The 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 293.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are being fully exercised at this resolution.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p Low presets, the CPU is a meaningful factor, as frame rates exceed what the GPU would typically sustain at those settings. At 4K, and at higher presets across all resolutions, the GPU becomes the dominant component. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s single-thread performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is sufficient to avoid becoming a severe bottleneck even at 4K Low where 130 FPS is achieved.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 199 out of 3714 tested combinations in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This places the combo in the top 5.4% of all tested systems. The percentile for the CPU alone is 83, meaning it outperforms 83% of all CPUs in the database. The GPU’s percentile is 87, outperforming 87% of all GPUs. The combination of two components that each sit in the upper quartile results in a system that is near the front of the pack for this specific game.

The rank of 199 indicates that there are 198 other combinations that deliver higher frame rates in Microsoft Flight Simulator. Given that the RTX 5080 is a current-generation high-end GPU and the Ryzen 5 7400F is a mid-range desktop processor, the bottleneck is likely the CPU. Systems with more powerful processors, such as those with higher multi-core scores, could push the frame rates higher, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU matters more. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 for the 7400F is respectable but not class-leading, and the Passmark multithread score of 25645 confirms this positioning.

In the broader context, the combo’s 199th place out of 3714 is a strong result. The average FPS across all tested presets and resolutions, when weighted by the measured data, would place this system well above the median. The data shows that the combo clears the 60 FPS threshold at every single tested configuration, from 4K Ultra at 72 FPS to 1080p Low at 194 FPS.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 72, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average is 194 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE?

A: The RX 9070 GRE posts an average score of 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080’s average score of 56083.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS of 194 is very high, and the CPU’s single-thread score of 3072 in Cinebench R23 suggests it handles the simulation’s logic effectively. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 86, observed at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How many total system combinations were tested for this game?

A: The combo ranks 199 out of 3714 tested combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 194 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 170 FPS, with a minimum of 144 and a maximum of 195. High settings average 128 FPS. Ultra settings average 122 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra represents a 72 FPS reduction, or a 37% decrease in average frame rate.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 176 FPS. Medium averages 137 FPS, with a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 157. High averages 103 FPS. Ultra averages 98 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra is 78 FPS, a 44% drop.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 130 FPS. Medium averages 101 FPS, with a minimum of 86 and a maximum of 116. High averages 76 FPS. Ultra averages 72 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 58 FPS, a 45% reduction.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum values across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 144 FPS is still more than double the playability threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 116 FPS remains comfortably above 60. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 86 FPS is the lowest recorded value in the entire dataset, yet it still clears the threshold with a 43% margin.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 122 FPS. This is the highest possible setting, and the frame rate is more than double the threshold. All four presets are playable at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings average 98 FPS, which is the best playable preset. The minimum FPS at Medium is 116, and while no minimum is recorded for Ultra, the average of 98 FPS leaves substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. Every preset at this resolution is playable.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 72 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. The average of 72 FPS provides a 20% margin above the threshold. The Medium preset’s minimum of 86 FPS confirms that even in the most demanding moments, the system remains fluid. All four presets at 4K are playable.

The data indicates that users can select Ultra settings at any resolution and still achieve playable frame rates. The lowest average FPS recorded is 72 at 4K Ultra, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This suggests that the system has no configuration where it fails to meet the playability standard.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 can run Microsoft Flight Simulator at every resolution and preset combination tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 122 FPS on average. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings produce 98 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings maintain 72 FPS. The playable settings list for each resolution includes all four presets: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra.

The verdict by resolution confirms that the best settings are Ultra at every resolution, with the highest average FPS at each resolution being 122, 98, and 72 respectively. The minimum recorded FPS across the entire dataset is 86, which occurs at 4K Medium, and this is still 26 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold. The system provides a consistent margin of safety, ensuring that even the most complex flight scenarios with dense terrain and weather effects will remain smooth.

The data shows no configuration where the combo fails to reach 60 FPS. The combination of the Ryzen 5 7400F’s strong single-thread performance and the RTX 5080’s high-end rasterization capabilities results in a system that is fully capable of running this flight simulator at maximum visual quality. The 199th rank out of 3714 combinations further reinforces that this is a high-performing setup, with only a small fraction of tested systems achieving higher frame rates. For users seeking a definitive answer, the measured FPS data makes it clear: this PC runs Microsoft Flight Simulator with ease.