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Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 42 | 44 | 59 | 76 |
| 1440p QHD | 57 | 60 | 80 | 103 |
| 1080p Full HD | 71 | 74 | 99 | 127 |
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 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination delivers a playable Microsoft Flight Simulator experience, but the ceiling for that playability is sharply defined by resolution. The data shows this combo is a 1080p and 1440p champion, while 4K demands significant graphical compromises. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra averaging 71 FPS. At 2560x1440, the combo handles High settings at exactly 60 FPS average, but Ultra dips to 57 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings remain playable, averaging 76 FPS, while Medium falls just short at 59 FPS. This is a system that excels in the mainstream resolutions but struggles to maintain high-fidelity visuals at 4K.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 paired with the Ryzen 7 9700F shows its strongest performance. Low settings produce an average of 127 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Medium settings deliver 99 FPS average, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery. High settings average 74 FPS, while Ultra settings still manage a solid 71 FPS average. The gap between High and Ultra at 1080p is minimal, only 3 FPS, suggesting that the visual upgrade to Ultra comes at a negligible performance cost.
Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down as expected. Low settings average 103 FPS, still well above the 60 FPS target. Medium settings average 80 FPS, with a minimum of 68 FPS and a maximum of 92 FPS. High settings hit exactly 60 FPS average, which is the playable threshold. Ultra settings fall below the threshold at 57 FPS average. The drop from Medium to High at 1440p is 20 FPS, and the drop from High to Ultra is another 3 FPS. This indicates that High settings are the practical ceiling for smooth gameplay at this resolution, with Ultra requiring a compromise on frame rate.
At 3840x2160, the RTX 5060's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus begin to show their limits. Low settings average 76 FPS, which is playable and surprisingly strong. Medium settings drop to 59 FPS average, with a minimum of 50 FPS and a maximum of 68 FPS, meaning the frame rate fluctuates around the playable threshold. High settings average 44 FPS, and Ultra settings average 42 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra at 4K is only 2 FPS, indicating that both are similarly demanding and equally unplayable for smooth flight simulation. The step from Low to Medium at 4K is a 17 FPS drop, which is the largest single-setting penalty across all resolutions.
Best Settings per Resolution
For each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS determines the best settings. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which averages 71 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and the data confirms it performs above the playable threshold. The 84 FPS minimum at Medium settings suggests that even in complex scenes, the frame rate does not dip below 60, making Ultra a safe choice for most scenarios.
At 2560x1440, the best settings are High, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This preset hits the playable threshold precisely. The data shows that Medium settings average 80 FPS, providing a buffer, but High is the most demanding preset that still clears 60 FPS. Ultra at 57 FPS is not recommended for smooth gameplay, as it falls 3 FPS short of the threshold.
At 3840x2160, the best settings are Low, which averages 76 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium at 59 FPS is technically below the threshold, and High at 44 FPS or Ultra at 42 FPS are not viable for consistent smoothness. Low settings provide a playable experience, but the visual fidelity is significantly reduced compared to what the CPU and GPU can achieve at lower resolutions.
Similar Performance Alternatives
The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 provide context for how other hardware would behave in this game. For the CPU, the Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69,875, a delta of 0.2% slower, meaning it would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70,163, a delta of -0.2% faster, again a negligible difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69,515, a delta of 0.7% slower, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69,355, a delta of 0.9% slower. All four rivals are within 1% of the Ryzen 7 9700F's performance, so any of them would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Microsoft Flight Simulator, which is not heavily CPU-bound at higher resolutions.
For the GPU, the RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26,331. The nearest rival is the AMD Radeon 860M with a score of 26,401, which is 0.3% faster. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26,421, also 0.3% faster. The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary scores 26,553, 0.8% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT scores 26,011, 1.2% slower. These deltas are all within 1.2%, meaning these GPUs would produce very similar FPS numbers in the measured scenarios. A user with an RX 6750 XT would see slightly lower frame rates, while a user with an RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary would see slightly higher ones, but the overall playability verdict at each resolution would remain the same.
The Verdict
The verdict on whether this PC can run Microsoft Flight Simulator is a clear yes, but with significant caveats at higher resolutions. The data from `verdictByResolution` shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, so the system is fully capable of running the game at maximum quality. At 2560x1440, High settings are the playable ceiling, with Ultra falling short at 57 FPS. This means a user can enjoy the game at high detail, but not at the absolute maximum.
At 3840x2160, only Low settings are playable, averaging 76 FPS. Medium at 59 FPS is marginally below the threshold, and High or Ultra are not viable. This makes 4K gaming a compromised experience, requiring a significant reduction in visual quality to maintain smooth frame rates. The data indicates that the RTX 5060 is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom based on its benchmark scores. For users prioritizing high fidelity, 1080p or 1440p are the optimal resolutions for this combo. For those insisting on 4K, the system will run the game, but only at the lowest settings.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator at 4K with Ultra settings?
A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 42, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only Low settings at 4K achieve playable frame rates, averaging 76 FPS.
Q: What is the highest quality setting at 2560x1440 that stays above 60 FPS?
A: High settings average exactly 60 FPS at 2560x1440. Ultra settings average 57 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.
Q: How many FPS does this combo get at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?
A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 99, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS.
Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F significantly faster than its nearest rivals?
A: No. The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69,996. Its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and Intel Core i7-14700KF, are within 0.2% of that score, and the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Intel Core i7-14700K are within 0.9%.
Q: Does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 outperform the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT?
A: Yes, but only marginally. The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26,331, while the RX 6750 XT scores 26,011, a delta of 1.2% in favor of the RTX 5060.
Q: What is the minimum FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings?
A: At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 50, while the average is 59 FPS and the maximum is 68 FPS.
How This Combo Ranks
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 combination ranks 1647 out of 3714 tested combos in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This places the combo in the 55.7th percentile of all tested systems, meaning it performs better than a slight majority of the configurations in the database. The rank reflects the system's strength at lower resolutions, where it can push high frame rates, but also its limitation at 4K, where it falls behind many higher-end GPU pairings. Given that the CPU is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU is in the 72nd percentile, the overall combo rank is dragged down by the GPU's relatively lower standing. This suggests that while the CPU is a top-tier performer, the RTX 5060 is the bottleneck in demanding scenarios like 4K Ultra, preventing the combo from achieving a higher rank.