Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a demanding flight simulation title that stresses both the processor and the graphics card in equal measure. The database contains measured performance data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D paired with the Intel Arc B390, and the results reveal a system that struggles to maintain smooth frame rates across all tested configurations. The recorded data shows that this combination never reaches the playable threshold of 60 FPS at any resolution, with the best average result being 56 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low settings. The overall ranking within the database places this combo at 3302 out of 3714 tested combinations, indicating a lower-tier performance profile for this game.

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D processor sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Arc B390 GPU is positioned at the 9th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU delivers strong multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366 and a multicore Geekbench score of 11086, alongside a single-thread Geekbench result of 1849, while the GPU shows a single benchmark score of 1482 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. These figures provide context for understanding the system's overall capabilities in a simulation-heavy title like Microsoft Flight Simulator.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B390 combination can achieve?

A: The highest recorded average frame rate for this combination is 56 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. No other settings or resolution combination produces a higher average frame rate in the measured data.

Q: Can this PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator at 60 FPS at any resolution?

A: No, the recorded data indicates that this combination does not reach 60 FPS at any tested resolution or quality preset. The verdict by resolution shows no playable settings at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, or 1920x1080, meaning the system falls short of the playable threshold across the board.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24709, which is 0.1% lower than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (score of 24728), 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (score of 24822), and 0.6% behind the Intel Core i5-11600 (score of 24563). The Intel Core i5-12450HX sits just ahead with a score of 24576, which is 0.5% higher than the 5700X3D.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark score and where does it rank compared to other GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B390 records a single benchmark score of 1482 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, placing it at the 9th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 1482, which is 1.3% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 520MX (score of 1463) and 1.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce 800M (score of 1460).

Q: What are the frame rate differences between Low and Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset produces an average of 56 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 31 FPS. This represents a substantial drop of 25 FPS when moving from the lowest to the highest quality settings, with Medium at 43 FPS and High at 33 FPS falling in between.

Q: Does increasing resolution from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 have a significant impact on performance?

A: Yes, the data shows a large performance penalty at higher resolutions. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 56 FPS at 1920x1080 to 45 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 33 FPS at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset shows a similar downward trend, from 31 FPS at 1080p down to 19 FPS at 4K.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the database records the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. The playable threshold is set at 60 FPS, and the measured data shows that no preset at any resolution reaches this mark. Therefore, there are no qualifying settings for any resolution in the verdict by resolution, which lists empty playable settings arrays for 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The best average frame rate observed across all configurations is 56 FPS at 1920x1080 on Low settings, which falls just short of the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 45 FPS, and at 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers 33 FPS. Since none of these values meet the 60 FPS requirement, the database indicates that this combination cannot maintain a smooth experience at any resolution with the tested presets.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the workload shifts between the CPU and GPU as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the system is likely more dependent on the processor, as the CPU shows strong multi-threaded capabilities with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366 and a PassMark multithread score of 26318. The frame rates at this resolution are higher, with Low at 56 FPS and Medium at 43 FPS, suggesting that the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at lower resolutions. As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the average frame rates drop across all presets: Low falls from 56 to 45 FPS, Medium from 43 to 35 FPS, High from 33 to 26 FPS, and Ultra from 31 to 25 FPS. This trend continues at 3840x2160, where Low averages 33 FPS, Medium averages 26 FPS, and both High and Ultra average 19 FPS. The scaling between resolutions indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher pixel counts, since the Intel Arc B390 has a modest performance profile with a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1482 and only 1536 shading units. The GPU's texture rate of 120.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 60.00 GPixel/s further illustrate its limited throughput for 4K rendering. The CPU, by contrast, shows less variation in its impact across resolutions, as its high L3 cache of 96 MB and 8 cores with 16 threads provide consistent processing power. The frame rate reductions from 1080p to 1440p and then to 2160p are proportionally larger, indicating that the GPU's rendering workload dominates performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU maintains a more stable role across all settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly to this combination. For the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D, the closest alternatives include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D with an average score of 24728, which is only 0.1% different from the 5700X3D's 24709. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, a 0.5% difference, and the Intel Core i5-12450HX scores 24576, a 0.5% difference on the other side. The Intel Core i5-11600 rounds out the list with a score of 24563, a 0.6% difference. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-driven performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator, meaning that swapping the 5700X3D for any of these chips would likely produce similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. For the Intel Arc B390 GPU, the nearest rivals are all older NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 520MX with a score of 1463, which is 1.3% lower than the B390's 1482, the GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% lower), the GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% lower), and the GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% lower). These GPUs would behave similarly in terms of graphics performance, though the B390 holds a slight edge over each of them. The small percentage differences among these rivals suggest that any of these GPUs would produce comparable frame rates in this game, with the B390 being marginally faster.

The Verdict

The question of whether this PC can run Microsoft Flight Simulator is answered clearly by the verdict by resolution data. At 3840x2160, no playable settings are recorded, and the best average frame rate is 33 FPS on Low settings, which falls far below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the situation is similar, with no playable settings and a best average of 45 FPS on Low. Even at 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the verdict shows no playable settings, and the highest average frame rate is 56 FPS on Low settings, just 4 FPS short of the playable threshold. The database therefore indicates that this combination cannot run the game at a consistent 60 FPS at any resolution or preset. The Ultra preset at 1080p delivers 31 FPS, and the High preset at 1080p delivers 33 FPS, both of which are far from smooth. The Medium preset at 1080p reaches 43 FPS, which is better but still below the target. For users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality, the Low preset at 1920x1080 is the closest to playable, but it still does not meet the 60 FPS standard. The system may be usable at lower frame rates for some users, but based on the recorded data, it fails the defined playable threshold across all tested configurations.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and Intel Arc B390 combination ranks at 3302 out of 3714 total tested combos within the database for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This places the system in the lower portion of the ranking distribution, indicating that the vast majority of tested combinations perform better in this specific game. The rank is influenced by the GPU's low percentile position at 9, which suggests that the graphics card is the primary bottleneck for this title. The CPU's higher percentile at 77 means it is comparatively stronger, but the overall combo still suffers due to the GPU's limited capabilities. The ranking reflects the measured frame rates, which never exceed 56 FPS, and the fact that no resolution reaches the 60 FPS threshold. In a game like Microsoft Flight Simulator, which relies heavily on both CPU and GPU resources, the imbalance between the strong processor and the weak graphics card results in a system that underperforms relative to other combos in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded frame rate data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 33 FPS with no min or max values recorded. The Medium preset averages 26 FPS, with a minimum of 22 and a maximum of 30. Both the High and Ultra presets average 19 FPS, with no additional frame data recorded for either. At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 45 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 40. The High preset averages 26 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 25 FPS, with no min or max values for the latter two. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the best overall result with an average of 56 FPS. The Medium preset averages 43 FPS, with a minimum of 37 and a maximum of 50. The High preset averages 33 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 31 FPS, with no additional frame data for these settings. The pattern across all resolutions shows a consistent drop in performance as settings increase from Low to Ultra, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 23 FPS at 3840x2160, 20 FPS at 2560x1440, and 25 FPS at 1920x1080. The data also shows that resolution has a major impact, as the average frame rate at Low settings falls by 23 FPS when moving from 1080p to 4K, and the average at Ultra settings falls by 12 FPS across the same resolution range. These measured values confirm that this combination is best suited for lower resolutions and settings, though it still does not reach the playable threshold at any point.