Microsoft Flight Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Microsoft Flight Simulator across all tested resolutions and presets, with the data showing every setting combination clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The benchmark results position this combination as a top-tier performer, ranking 156th out of 3714 tested combos for this game, placing it in the top 4.2% of all configurations. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions but shows signs of CPU influence at lower resolutions, creating an interesting performance profile worth examining in detail.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 79.5 FPS on Ultra settings to 139 FPS on Low settings. The High preset delivers 84.4 FPS, while Medium achieves 110.9 FPS. This represents a performance spread of 59.5 FPS between the lowest and highest presets at 4K, indicating that the RTX 5090 has substantial headroom even when pushing maximum visual quality. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 42.8% reduction in frame rate, which is a significant but expected drop given the increased rendering load.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates climb noticeably. Ultra settings produce 107.2 FPS, High reaches 113.3 FPS, Medium delivers 147.9 FPS, and Low tops out at 161.7 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 54.5 FPS, with the percentage difference being 33.7% — slightly less severe than at 4K. This suggests that at 1440p, the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the relative cost of Ultra settings becomes more manageable. The jump from 4K Ultra to 1440p Ultra represents a 34.8% improvement in frame rate, demonstrating how resolution scaling affects performance.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest raw frame rates. Ultra settings achieve 131.5 FPS, High produces 141.2 FPS, Medium reaches 157.2 FPS, and Low peaks at 172.5 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 41 FPS, representing a 23.8% reduction — the smallest percentage drop across all resolutions. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU begins to exert more influence on performance, as the GPU has ample capacity to render frames quickly, but the Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread performance becomes a limiting factor. The data shows that moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra costs 24.3 FPS, while moving from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra costs another 27.7 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a shifting balance between CPU and GPU influence as resolution changes. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The RTX 5090's massive 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are essential for handling the high-resolution textures and complex rendering demands of Microsoft Flight Simulator. The scaling between Low and Ultra at 4K shows a 59.5 FPS difference, which is the largest absolute drop across all resolutions, indicating that the GPU's rendering load is the primary constraint. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient processing power to keep the GPU fed, but the GPU's capabilities define the performance ceiling.

At 2560x1440, the CPU begins to play a more noticeable role. The frame rates increase substantially compared to 4K, with Ultra settings improving by 34.8%. The percentage difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 33.7%, which is lower than at 4K. This suggests that while the GPU still handles the majority of the rendering workload, the CPU's contribution becomes relatively more important as pixel count decreases. The Ryzen 7 5700's boost clock of 4.60 GHz and its single-thread benchmark score of 2916 in Cinebench R23 indicate solid per-core performance that can maintain high frame rates without becoming a severe bottleneck.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's role becomes most apparent. The frame rates are the highest across all settings, with Low reaching 172.5 FPS. However, the difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is only 23.8%, the smallest percentage gap. This indicates that the GPU is no longer the sole limiting factor; the CPU's processing capabilities begin to cap performance. The Ryzen 7 5700's 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and its Passmark single-thread score of 3296 demonstrate competent but not exceptional per-core performance. The data suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is working near its limits to maintain these high frame rates, and further GPU upgrades would yield diminishing returns.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 79.5 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested, and the data shows it remains fully playable. The High preset offers 84.4 FPS, providing a modest 5.8% improvement over Ultra while sacrificing some visual fidelity. Given that Ultra maintains a margin of 19.5 FPS above the playability threshold, there is no need to compromise on quality at 4K. The RTX 5090's 32 GB of VRAM ensures that even the most demanding textures load without issues.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings achieve 107.2 FPS, providing a substantial 47.2 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. This represents an excellent balance of visual quality and performance, with frame rates high enough for smooth gameplay even in demanding scenarios. The Medium preset at 147.9 FPS offers a 38% improvement over Ultra, but the visual quality reduction may not justify the additional frame rate for most users. The data clearly indicates that 1440p Ultra is the optimal choice for this resolution, delivering high fidelity without any performance concerns.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 131.5 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. This provides an enormous performance margin, allowing for maximum visual quality with plenty of headroom for complex scenes or add-on content that might impact performance. The High preset at 141.2 FPS offers minimal improvement over Ultra, reinforcing that Ultra is the recommended setting at this resolution. The data shows that this combination can handle 1080p Ultra with exceptional smoothness, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 156th out of 3714 tested combinations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, placing it in the 95.8th percentile of all tested configs. This ranking reflects the exceptional GPU performance, as the RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile across all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 79842. The CPU, while not the top performer, still holds the 78th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 25517. The combination of a high-percentile GPU with a mid-to-high-percentile CPU creates a system that excels in this GPU-intensive title.

The ranking data indicates that the RTX 5090's performance is the primary driver of this combo's success. The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18355 and Passmark G3D score of 39650 demonstrate its exceptional rendering capabilities. The CPU's contribution, while important, is secondary in a game like Microsoft Flight Simulator that heavily relies on GPU throughput. The 156th rank out of 3714 combos suggests that this configuration outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, with only 155 combinations achieving better results. This places the combo in elite territory, suitable for the most demanding flight simulation scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals provide insight into how the Ryzen 7 5700 compares to similar processors. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER has an average score of 25530, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 5700's 25517. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485, 0.1% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H achieves 25550, 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U rounds out the group with 25446, 0.3% higher. These extremely small deltas indicate that the Ryzen 7 5700 performs nearly identically to these alternatives, meaning users with any of these CPUs would see essentially the same frame rates in Microsoft Flight Simulator when paired with the same GPU.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show similar performance clustering. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 0.3% higher than the RTX 5090's 79842. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB achieves 79396, 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT delivers 78940, 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, 1.4% lower. These marginal differences suggest that systems with these GPUs would produce nearly identical results in this game, assuming the CPU remains constant. The RTX 5090's position among these rivals confirms that it is a top-tier GPU, with performance that is essentially indistinguishable from the closest alternatives in synthetic benchmarks.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Microsoft Flight Simulator at all tested resolutions and presets with frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 79.5 FPS, providing a 19.5 FPS margin over the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra achieves 107.2 FPS, with a 47.2 FPS buffer. At 1920x1080, Ultra produces 131.5 FPS, nearly doubling the threshold. All settings across all resolutions are marked as playable in the verdict data, with Ultra being the best setting at every resolution. This means users can max out the game's visual quality without any performance compromises, making this combination ideal for the most immersive flight simulation experience.

The combination's 156th rank out of 3714 combos further reinforces its capability. The RTX 5090's exceptional performance, combined with the Ryzen 7 5700's competent processing power, creates a system that handles this demanding title with ease. Whether flying over dense urban environments or detailed rural landscapes, the data indicates smooth frame rates at maximum settings. The only consideration is that at 1080p, the CPU begins to show its limits, but even then, the frame rates remain exceptionally high. This system is not just playable; it is optimized for the best possible visual experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

A: The highest average FPS is 172.5, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings at 60 FPS?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system delivers 79.5 FPS, which is 19.5 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for this game?

A: The combination ranks 156th out of 3714 tested combos, placing it in the top 4.2% of all configurations.

Q: Which resolution shows the smallest performance gap between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (172.5 FPS) and Ultra (131.5 FPS) is 41 FPS, representing a 23.8% reduction, the smallest percentage drop across all resolutions.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking compared to all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 sits in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25517.

Q: Does the GPU's nearest rival outperform it significantly?

A: No, the closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X, has an average score of 80959, which is only 1.4% lower than the RTX 5090's 79842, indicating nearly identical performance.