Microsoft Flight Simulator

The Intel Core i7-14700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a decisive performance profile in Microsoft Flight Simulator, with benchmark data showing 60+ FPS at every resolution and preset combination tested. The measured results position this pairing as a robust solution for flight sim enthusiasts, with the most demanding Ultra preset remaining well above the playability threshold even at 4K.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC maintain 60 FPS at 4K with the highest settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system produces an average of 65.9 FPS. Low settings at the same resolution reach 119.9 FPS, Medium 93.1 FPS, and High 71.7 FPS.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 53,620 on average, placing it just 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701) and 0.3% ahead of the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469). The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X trails by 0.6%, and the AMD EPYC 7313P by 0.8%.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080, scores 54,247, a negligible 0.1% difference.

Q: What is the largest FPS jump between presets at 1080p?

A: The difference between Low and Medium at 1920x1080 is 48.4 FPS (209.3 down to 160.9). The gap from Medium to High is 40.8 FPS, and from High to Ultra it narrows to just 3.8 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread results?

A: In Cinebench R23, the CPU scores 4,958 in single-core and 35,122 in multi-core, representing a roughly 7x scaling factor. PassMark single-thread results show 4,257, while multi-thread reaches 41,317.

Q: Is the GPU's performance closer to its predecessor or its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER is benchmarked 0.1% behind the standard RTX 4080 (54,247 vs 54,209), but 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828) and 2.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698).

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the system can run Ultra settings with an average of 116.3 FPS. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by nearly 2x. The data suggests no practical need to lower settings at this resolution.

For 2560x1440, Ultra again delivers the best experience at 92.3 FPS average. High settings produce 100.1 FPS, Medium 128.7 FPS, and Low 168.3 FPS, but the Ultra preset's margin above 60 FPS makes it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain playable with 65.9 FPS average, just 5.9 FPS above the playability threshold. High settings provide a safer 71.7 FPS, while Medium reaches 93.1 FPS and Low 119.9 FPS. For those prioritizing stability over maximum quality, High offers a meaningful buffer without sacrificing significant visual detail.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals a clear division of labor. At 1080p, where GPU load is lowest, the system reaches 209.3 FPS on Low settings — suggesting the CPU can feed frames well beyond typical display refresh rates. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1080p (209.3 to 116.3 FPS, a 44% reduction) indicates the GPU becomes progressively more involved as visual complexity rises.

Moving to 1440p, Ultra settings still deliver 92.3 FPS, which is 20.6% lower than the 1080p Ultra result of 116.3 FPS. This 23.9 FPS gap at the same preset demonstrates GPU scaling pressure as pixel count increases. At 4K, Ultra drops further to 65.9 FPS, a 28.6% reduction from 1440p Ultra and a 43.3% reduction from 1080p Ultra.

The CPU's role is most visible at low resolutions and low presets. At 1080p Low, the system hits 209.3 FPS, while at 4K Low it manages 119.9 FPS — a 74.7% retention. In contrast, Ultra settings retain only 56.7% of performance when moving from 1080p to 4K (116.3 to 65.9 FPS). This pattern suggests the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the i7-14700F's 20 cores and 28 threads provide ample headroom at lower settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core i7-14700F benchmarks within 1% of several comparable processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X scores 0.6% lower (53,288 vs 53,620), making it a near-identical CPU alternative for this game. The Intel Xeon 6505P (53,701) and Xeon Phi 7290 (53,469) are within 0.3% but represent enterprise platforms. The AMD EPYC 7313P trails by 0.8% (53,206), still effectively equivalent for gaming workloads.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the standard RTX 4080 is the closest GPU alternative at 0.1% lower average score (54,247 vs 54,209). This difference is statistically negligible, meaning users could expect nearly identical frame rates. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828) and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698) score 1.1% and 2.7% higher respectively, though these are workstation and mid-range parts respectively.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080:

• Low: 209.3 FPS average
• Medium: 160.9 FPS average
• High: 120.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 116.3 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 168.3 FPS average
• Medium: 128.7 FPS average
• High: 100.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 92.3 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 119.9 FPS average
• Medium: 93.1 FPS average
• High: 71.7 FPS average
• Ultra: 65.9 FPS average

The data shows consistent scaling patterns. At each resolution, moving from Low to Medium costs roughly 25-30% performance, while the jump from Medium to High is slightly steeper at 30-35%. The High-to-Ultra transition produces the smallest drop, ranging from 3.2% at 1080p to 8.1% at 4K. This suggests Ultra's additional settings have diminishing returns on frame rate compared to the step from Medium to High.

The Verdict

This PC can run Microsoft Flight Simulator exceptionally well across all tested configurations. The verdict data confirms playable performance (60+ FPS) at every resolution and preset combination, with the lowest recorded average being 65.9 FPS at 4K Ultra.

At 1920x1080, all four presets exceed 115 FPS, making this resolution almost trivially easy for the hardware. 2560x1440 remains highly comfortable, with Ultra at 92.3 FPS providing over 50% headroom above the playability threshold. 3840x2160 is the only resolution where users must make any consideration, yet even here Ultra clears 60 FPS by 5.9 FPS.

The system's weakest point — 4K Ultra at 65.9 FPS — still represents a playable experience, though users sensitive to frame drops may prefer High settings at 71.7 FPS for additional stability. Overall, the data indicates this combination is well-suited for flight simulation at any resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

The i7-14700F + RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 297th out of 3,714 tested combos in Microsoft Flight Simulator, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations. This percentile positioning aligns with the hardware's individual rankings — the CPU sits in the 91st percentile of all processors, while the GPU holds the 86th percentile.

Given the game's known sensitivity to both CPU and GPU performance, this ranking suggests the pairing is well-balanced for this specific title. The combination's rank is particularly notable because it outperforms its component percentiles individually, indicating that the i7-14700F and RTX 4080 SUPER work synergistically rather than one bottlenecking the other. The 297th position out of 3,714 means a substantial majority of tested systems — roughly 92% — deliver lower performance in this game, reinforcing the conclusion that this is a high-tier configuration for Microsoft Flight Simulator.