Microsoft Flight Simulator

Benchmark data for Microsoft Flight Simulator using the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G and AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT shows a combo that handles 1080p well, manages 1440p with the right settings, and is clearly GPU-limited at 4K. This pairing ranks 1383rd out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the lower portion of the database for this specific game.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS rows show a sharp downward movement as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average frame rate goes from 97.3 fps at 1920x1080 to 76.4 fps at 2560x1440, then to 56 fps at 3840x2160. That is a large drop at each step, and it becomes more pronounced under heavier presets. At High settings, the same combo averages 59.2 fps at 1080p, 46.8 fps at 1440p, and 35.3 fps at 4K. At Ultra, the averages are 53.9 fps, 43 fps, and 32.6 fps across the same resolutions.

This behavior points to the GPU as the limiting component once the resolution rises. If the Ryzen 5 4600G were the main bottleneck, the frame rate would tend to stay relatively flat as the pixel count grows. Instead, every 1080p-to-1440p-to-4K step lowers the average substantially. The RX 5700 XT has to do more pixel work at higher resolutions, and the results reflect that. Even the fastest measured row, 1080p Low at 97.3 fps, is not an unusually high ceiling, but it is enough to show the CPU can feed the GPU at that setting. At 4K Ultra, the 32.6 fps result is the slowest row in the set, confirming that ultra-high resolution is outside this GPU's comfort zone in this simulation.

The scaling pattern also appears within each resolution. At 1080p, moving from Low to Medium costs roughly 20 fps, while Medium to High costs another 18 fps, and High to Ultra is a smaller step. The data shows diminishing returns at the top end: Ultra at 1080p still averages 53.9 fps, so the visual upgrade comes with a measurable performance price. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is more than 23 fps, with High at 35.3 fps and Ultra at 32.6 fps. That makes the GPU's workload the dominant factor in this game's performance curve.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for Microsoft Flight Simulator is 1383 out of 1795 measured combinations. That places it toward the lower end of the tested field, which is consistent with the component-level percentiles. The Ryzen 5 4600G sits at the 75th percentile among all CPUs, while the RX 5700 XT sits at the 68th percentile among all GPUs. Neither part is a top-tier component, so the combined result is a mid-low ranking in a demanding flight simulator.

The CPU's average benchmark score is 17489. Its nearest listed rivals are the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE with an average score of 17482 and a 0 delta, the Intel Core i5-12450H at 17475 with a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i3-14100T at 17636 with a -0.8% delta, and the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17665 with a -1% delta. These are close scores, meaning the 4600G is not far from a cluster of similar processors in raw benchmark terms. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, so it is a capable mid-range part rather than a high-end one.

The GPU's average benchmark score is 24731. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX A5000 Mobile at 24763 with a -0.1% delta, the Intel Arc A350M at 24647 with a 0.3% delta, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile at 24592 with a 0.6% delta, and the NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 at 24519 with a 0.9% delta. The RX 5700 XT is therefore in a tight group around the 24700 score mark. In Microsoft Flight Simulator, this level of GPU performance is enough for smooth 1080p and usable 1440p in the measured rows, but not for high-refresh or 4K-heavy presets.

The combination of a 75th-percentile CPU and a 68th-percentile GPU explains the 1383rd rank. This is not a pairing that pushes the top of the charts; it is a balanced mid-range setup where the GPU tends to set the performance ceiling at higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: The highest measured average is 97.3 fps at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this combo hold 60 fps at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 60.9 fps, and Low averages 76.4 fps. High drops to 46.8 fps, and Ultra averages 43 fps.

Q: What are the key memory and clock specifications of the RX 5700 XT in this data?

A: The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. Its base clock is 1605 MHz, game clock is 1755 MHz, boost clock is 1905 MHz, and memory clock is 1750 MHz, listed as 14 Gbps effective.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 4600G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score is 17489. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE, scores 17482 with a 0 delta, while the Intel Core i5-12450H scores 17475 with a 0.1% delta.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: The combo rank is 1383 out of 1795 tested combos.

Q: Is 4K playable with this setup?

A: At 3840x2160, Low averages 56 fps, Medium averages 42.8 fps, High averages 35.3 fps, and Ultra averages 32.6 fps. Only Low comes close to a 60 fps target.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|---|---:|---:|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 56 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 42.8 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 35.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 32.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 76.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 60.9 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 46.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 43 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 97.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 77.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 59.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 53.9 |

Minimum and maximum frame rates are not reported in the source data, so these average FPS values are the only measured performance indicators. The fastest row is 1080p Low at 97.3 fps. The slowest row is 4K Ultra at 32.6 fps. The table shows a consistent pattern: at every resolution, Low is the fastest preset and Ultra is the slowest. The gap between Low and Ultra grows as resolution increases, which is typical of a GPU-bound workload.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT is a RDNA 1.0 part built on TSMC's 7 nm process, with 10,300 million transistors on a 251 mm² die. It has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The listed pixel rate is 121.9 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 304.8 GTexel/s. The card's FP32 throughput is 9.754 TFLOPS, with FP16 listed at 19.51 TFLOPS in a 2:1 ratio. These numbers describe a mid-range GPU that is designed for high-refresh 1080p and playable 1440p in demanding titles, not for 4K max settings.

The memory configuration is an important part of the story. The card uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, which gives 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. That is enough memory bandwidth to feed the 2560 shading units in this simulator's measured rows. The game's average FPS at 4K Low is 56, while 4K Medium is 42.8 and 4K High is 35.3. These results indicate that the GPU's compute and memory resources are sufficient for moderate 4K presets, but not for Ultra, where the average falls to 32.6 fps.

Clock behavior also plays a role. The RX 5700 XT has a base clock of 1605 MHz, a game clock of 1755 MHz, and a boost clock of 1905 MHz. The memory clock is 1750 MHz or 14 Gbps effective. Within the measured FPS table, raising settings at a fixed resolution consistently lowers the average. This is consistent with a GPU that has enough clock speed and bandwidth for medium presets, but reaches its practical ceiling as the simulator's workload becomes heavier.

The GPU's percentile ranking is 68th among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24731. That places it in the middle of the pack. In Microsoft Flight Simulator, the measured results show a similar position: 1080p is smooth, 1440p is workable, and 4K is only viable at Low settings.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the measured data points to Medium as the best overall compromise. At 1920x1080, Medium averages 77.3 fps, which leaves headroom over a 60 fps target while still using a raised preset. High at 59.2 fps is close to 60, so it can be used if visual quality matters more than a buffer. Ultra at 53.9 fps is the most visually demanding row at 1080p, but it sits below the 60 fps mark and will feel less smooth in a sim that benefits from stable frame pacing.

At 2560x1440, Medium is again the strongest recommendation. It averages 60.9 fps, which clears the 60 fps line. Low averages 76.4 fps, offering a faster experience at reduced visuals. High at 46.8 fps and Ultra at 43 fps are noticeably lower, so they are harder to justify unless the user prioritizes image quality over frame smoothness. The data shows that 1440p Medium is the realistic sweet spot for this pairing.

At 3840x2160, the situation is tighter. Low is the only preset above 50 fps, with an average of 56 fps. Medium drops to 42.8 fps, High to 35.3 fps, and Ultra to 32.6 fps. For 4K users, the measured rows suggest staying at Low to keep the frame rate in a more playable range. The gap from Low to Medium is large enough that the visual upgrade does not compensate for the loss in smoothness. This combo is best treated as a 1080p/1440p pairing in Microsoft Flight Simulator, with 4K reserved for Low preset use.