Microsoft Flight Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and Intel Arc B370 combination delivers a clear, if sobering, picture for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the recorded average frame rates fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows a system that can render the simulation, but not at the smoothness standard expected for modern flight simming.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the database records no settings preset that reaches 60 FPS. The highest average frame rate at this resolution is 30 FPS, achieved with the Low preset. The Medium preset drops to 23 FPS, High to 18 FPS, and Ultra to 17 FPS. Since none of these meet the 60 FPS threshold, there is no recommended "best" setting for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the situation improves slightly but remains below the target. The Low preset records an average of 41 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution. Medium averages 32 FPS, High averages 24 FPS, and Ultra averages 23 FPS. Again, no preset clears the 60 FPS bar.

At 1920x1080, the best recorded result is 50 FPS on the Low preset. This is the closest any configuration gets to the playable threshold, but it still falls short by 10 FPS. The Medium preset averages 39 FPS, High averages 30 FPS, and Ultra averages 28 FPS. For the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, the database returns no valid option at any resolution. The verdict is straightforward: this combo does not provide a 60 FPS experience at 1080p, 1440p, or 4K with the tested settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The recorded frame rates reveal how the workload shifts across resolutions and presets. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 50 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the average drops to 41 FPS, a reduction of 9 FPS. At 4K Low, the average falls further to 30 FPS. This scaling pattern indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as resolution increases. The Arc B370, with its system-shared memory and 25 W TDP, struggles to maintain throughput when pixel count rises.

The CPU side shows more headroom. The Ryzen 5 7500F, a 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 part, posts strong synthetic scores: a Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 22799 and a single-core result of 3218. In a simulation-heavy title like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the CPU handles flight model calculations, weather, and AI traffic. The data suggests the processor is not the bottleneck at these settings, since the frame rate drops consistently when the GPU workload increases.

Preset scaling reinforces this interpretation. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium reduces the average from 50 to 39 FPS, a 22% drop. From Medium to High, the average falls from 39 to 30 FPS. The GPU is increasingly stressed as graphical fidelity climbs. At 1440p, the Low to Medium transition drops the average from 41 to 32 FPS, and at 4K, the Low to Medium transition drops it from 30 to 23 FPS. The pattern is consistent: the Arc B370 is the binding constraint.

The GPU's benchmark profile supports this view. Its only recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 1184, placing it in the 5th percentile of all GPUs. That is a low position, and the measured FPS in this game align with that ranking. The CPU, by contrast, sits in the 77th percentile of all CPUs. The division of labor is clear: the processor has ample capability for this title, while the graphics solution cannot keep pace at higher resolutions or presets.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator at 60 FPS on a 1080p monitor?

A: No. The best recorded result at 1920x1080 is 50 FPS on the Low preset. Every other preset averages below that: Medium at 39 FPS, High at 30 FPS, and Ultra at 28 FPS. None reach the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming with this combo?

A: The highest average frame rate at 2560x1440 is 41 FPS, achieved on the Low preset. Since no preset at this resolution reaches 60 FPS, the database does not designate a best playable setting.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bigger limitation for this game?

A: The GPU is the primary limitation. The Arc B370 ranks in the 5th percentile of all GPUs, and frame rates drop consistently as resolution and preset quality increase. The Ryzen 5 7500F ranks in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, indicating it has more relative headroom.

Q: How does the Arc B370 compare to similar GPUs in the database?

A: The Arc B370's average benchmark score is 1184. Its nearest rivals include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 at 1186, the ATI Radeon HD 5770 at 1190, the AMD Radeon HD 7650M at 1192, and the AMD FirePro M2000 at 1168. The performance deltas are small, ranging from -0.7% to 1.4%.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7500F have enough processing power for this simulation?

A: The CPU's synthetic scores are strong, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218. Given that frame rates scale downward with GPU load, the processor appears capable of feeding the graphics card adequately.

Q: What is the best overall result this combo achieves in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded across all resolutions and presets is 50 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low settings. This is the peak, and it still falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

The database places this combination at rank 3428 out of 3714 tested combos for Microsoft Flight Simulator. That puts it in the bottom 8% of all tested systems, a position consistent with the measured frame rates. The GPU's 5th percentile ranking among all GPUs drags the overall result down significantly, even though the CPU sits at the 77th percentile. In a game where frame rate is king, the weak graphics link defines the experience.

The rank reflects the reality of the measured data. With no resolution or preset hitting 60 FPS, the combo lands near the lower end of the database. For context, more than 3400 tested combinations deliver better performance in this specific title. This is not a case of a balanced system falling slightly short; the gap between this combo and the median tested system is substantial.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7500F is closely matched by several processors. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, just 0.1% lower than the 7500F's 24964 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25005, a 0.2% advantage. The Intel Core i7-13620H scores 24911, a 0.2% deficit, and the Intel Core 5 210H scores 24872, a 0.4% deficit. In practical terms, swapping the 7500F for any of these would produce nearly identical CPU-bound performance in this game. The frame rates would remain constrained by the GPU, not the processor.

On the GPU side, the Arc B370's nearest rivals are all older or lower-end parts. The ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186, a 0.2% difference from the B370's 1184. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190, a 0.5% difference. The AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192, a 0.7% difference, and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168, a 1.4% difference. These deltas are minimal, meaning a system built with any of these GPUs would land in the same performance neighborhood. The Arc B370 is not an outlier among its peers; it is simply a low-tier graphics solution.

For a builder considering alternatives, the data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield the largest frame rate improvement. The CPU is already well above the GPU in relative standing, so further processor investment would not address the bottleneck in this title.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator? Yes, it can render the game, but it cannot do so at the 60 FPS playable threshold at any tested resolution. The verdict by resolution is consistent: no playable settings exist at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080. The best case is 1080p Low at 50 FPS, which is playable in a loose sense but not smooth enough for the database's standard.

For a flight sim enthusiast, this means compromises. The data shows that 1080p Low is the only configuration that approaches acceptable smoothness, and even then it falls short. Higher presets and resolutions produce frame rates in the 17 to 41 FPS range, which will feel stuttery during dense scenery or busy airports. The Ryzen 5 7500F is a capable processor, but the Arc B370 is not enough for this demanding title. If the goal is 60 FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator, this combo is not the answer. A stronger GPU would be the necessary upgrade path.