Microsoft Flight Simulator
This combination offers playable performance with an average of 57 FPS, though you may want to lower settings for smoother gameplay.
Performance Analysis
Combining the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with a AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT delivers acceptable performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator. 4K gaming is possible at 43 FPS, though lowering some settings may improve fluidity. At 1440p, expect around 57 FPS. Full HD delivers a smooth 72 FPS experience. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 brings 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.2 GHz boost to handle game logic and physics. Meanwhile, the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT with 8 GB VRAM, 1905 MHz boost clock handles rendering duties. Medium settings provide the smoothest experience at 63 FPS.
Hardware Specifications
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT in Microsoft Flight Simulator
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Low | 56.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 46.2 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 35.9 |
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 33.3 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 77.2 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 65.2 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 45.3 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 42.1 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 96.4 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 76.3 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 58.9 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 55.0 |
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