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Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 58 | 61 | 81 | 105 |
| 1440p QHD | 79 | 83 | 110 | 142 |
| 1080p Full HD | 98 | 103 | 137 | 176 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Microsoft Flight Simulator on Your System
The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a strong performance profile in Microsoft Flight Simulator, with measured data showing 60+ FPS at every resolution tested when using the appropriate settings. The data indicates that this pairing is well-suited for high-fidelity flight simulation, though the most demanding preset at 4K requires a slight compromise.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator at 4K resolution?
A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the combination achieves 61 FPS on High settings, 81 FPS on Medium, and 105 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset falls short at 58 FPS, just below the 60 FPS playable threshold.
Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?
A: The Ultra preset is fully playable at 2560x1440, producing an average of 79 FPS. This is the highest quality option that maintains 60+ FPS at this resolution, with High at 83 FPS and Medium at 110 FPS also viable.
Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals?
A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 29,879 in average benchmarks, placing it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X, while being 0.3% behind both the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is effectively tied with a 29,868 score.
Q: Is the RTX 5070 significantly faster than its nearest GPU competitors?
A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40,377, which puts it 0.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and 0.8% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100. It trails the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 by 1.2% and leads the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile by 2%.
Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Ultra settings?
A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 98 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested at this resolution, and it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.
Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the tested configurations?
A: The only configuration that falls below 60 FPS is 4K Ultra, which averages 58 FPS. All other tested combinations of resolution and settings maintain averages above 60 FPS, with the lowest being 4K High at 61 FPS.
Best Settings per Resolution
At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, averaging 61 FPS. Medium achieves 81 FPS and Low reaches 105 FPS, but Ultra drops to 58 FPS, making it unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. For 4K users, High represents the optimal balance of visual fidelity and smooth performance.
At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 79 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it maintains a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. High runs at 83 FPS, Medium at 110 FPS, and Low at 142 FPS, but Ultra provides the fullest visual experience without sacrificing frame rate.
At 1920x1080, Ultra settings yield 98 FPS on average, making it the recommended configuration. High produces 103 FPS, Medium reaches 137 FPS, and Low tops out at 176 FPS. The data shows that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom for smooth gameplay.
CPU and GPU Roles
The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the balance shifts between the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 5070. At 1920x1080, the system achieves 98 FPS on Ultra, while at 2560x1440 the same preset drops to 79 FPS, a 19% reduction. Moving to 3840x2160, Ultra falls to 58 FPS, a further 27% decrease from 1440p. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution increases, since the pixel count grows faster than the CPU workload.
Comparing presets at the same resolution shows the CPU's influence. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 176 to 98, a 44% performance penalty. At 4K, the same preset change drops from 105 to 58 FPS, a 45% reduction. The similar percentage drops across resolutions suggest that the CPU's role in frame rate limiting remains relatively constant, while the GPU's workload scales predictably with pixel count.
The medium preset data provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the system reports 137 FPS with a minimum of 116 and maximum of 157. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 110 FPS with a range of 94 to 127. At 4K Medium, the average is 81 FPS with a range of 69 to 94. The narrowing of the minimum FPS relative to the average at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is increasingly the bottleneck, as frame time consistency becomes harder to maintain under heavier pixel loads.
Similar Performance Alternatives
Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H delivers an average score of 29,868, essentially identical to the 5800XT's 29,879. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29,955, putting them 0.3% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X scores 29,713, which is 0.6% behind. Any of these processors would provide nearly indistinguishable performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator, with differences well within measurement noise.
For the GPU, the nearest rivals present a more varied picture. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40,318, just 0.1% behind the RTX 5070's 40,377. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40,063, a 0.8% deficit. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 actually scores higher at 40,870, giving it a 1.2% lead over the RTX 5070. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2% with a score of 39,568. Users considering alternative GPUs from this group should expect nearly identical frame rates, with the Radeon Pro 5300 offering a marginal edge in synthetic benchmarks.
How This Combo Ranks
Among the 3,714 tested combinations in the database, this pairing of Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 5070 ranks 729th for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This places it in the top 20% of all tested configurations, indicating strong overall performance. The rank reflects the balanced capabilities of both components, with the CPU's 81st percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 82nd percentile among all GPUs contributing to a cohesive gaming experience.
The ranking suggests that while this is not an extreme high-end configuration, it sits comfortably above the median tested system. The 729th position out of 3,714 means a substantial majority of tested combinations produce lower frame rates in this title. For a flight simulator that is known for demanding both CPU and GPU resources, this rank demonstrates that the pairing handles the game's hybrid workload effectively.
The Verdict
This PC can run Microsoft Flight Simulator with playable frame rates at all three tested resolutions, though the settings ceiling varies. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with all four presets, with Ultra achieving 98 FPS and Low reaching 176 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is playable at 79 FPS, and all lower presets exceed 80 FPS. At 3840x2160, High is the most demanding playable preset at 61 FPS, while Ultra falls short at 58 FPS.
The verdict by resolution confirms that 1080p and 1440p users can enable Ultra settings without concern, while 4K users should select High for the best visual quality at a playable frame rate. The 4K Ultra preset's 58 FPS average is just 2 FPS below the threshold, suggesting that minor in-game adjustments or driver updates could potentially bring it into playable range, but the measured data currently places it below the standard. Overall, the combination provides a robust experience for flight simulation enthusiasts, with the only notable compromise being the highest preset at 4K.