Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator presents one of the most demanding workloads in PC gaming, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT produces a consistent, if not spectacular, experience. The measured data reveals a system that is capable of smooth flight in most scenarios, but one where the user must make deliberate choices about visual fidelity versus frame rate. The benchmark results show a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets, with the system’s performance scaling predictably as the rendering load increases.

Settings Recommendations

The data provides a clear picture of how this combo behaves across the four tested presets at each resolution, and the choice of settings is heavily dependent on the user’s display and preference for smoothness over detail. At 1920x1080, the system has ample headroom. The Low preset delivers an average of 127.4 FPS, which is far beyond what is needed for a flight simulator. Medium at 100.3 FPS is still exceptionally smooth, while High drops to 72.1 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding, yielding 68.7 FPS, which remains playable but begins to show the strain of the Ultra preset’s effects.

For the best experience at 1080p, the High preset appears to be the sweet spot. It provides a substantial visual upgrade over Medium while maintaining an average of 72.1 FPS, which is smooth for this genre. The jump from High to Ultra only costs 3.4 FPS, but the visual difference is often marginal in a simulator with vast, open scenes. At 2560x1440, the system’s character changes. Low produces 101.6 FPS, but Medium falls to 78.7 FPS. High and Ultra deliver 58 and 55.8 FPS respectively. Here, the Medium preset is the most balanced choice, offering a good level of detail while staying above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the RX 6750 XT begins to hit its limits. The Low preset manages 73.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 57.6 FPS. High and Ultra produce 46.1 and 43 FPS, respectively. For 4K, the Medium preset is the only reasonable choice for a playable experience, as it stays above 50 FPS. The data suggests that for a 4K display, users should either accept Medium settings or consider lowering the resolution to 1440p with higher presets. The best overall experience, balancing visuals and performance, is clearly found at 1080p with High settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 127.4, which is achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset.

Q: How does the system perform at 4K resolution with the Ultra preset?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops to 43 FPS, which is below the ideal smoothness threshold for most users.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G a bottleneck for the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT in this game?

A: The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor. At 1080p, the frame rate varies significantly between presets (from 68.7 to 127.4 FPS), showing the GPU’s workload scales with settings. The CPU’s performance is strong enough to keep up, as the frame rate drops are more pronounced at higher resolutions where the GPU is strained.

Q: What is the difference in performance between the Low and Medium presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 101.6 FPS, while the Medium preset averages 78.7 FPS. This represents a 22.9 FPS difference, showing a significant cost for the visual upgrade.

Q: Does the system maintain a 60 FPS average at 1080p with all tested settings?

A: Yes. The lowest average at 1080p is 68.7 FPS with the Ultra preset, which is still above the 60 FPS mark. All other presets at 1080p achieve higher averages.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested systems in this game?

A: The combination ranks 859th out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the middle of the pack for Microsoft Flight Simulator performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache is a key asset for gaming workloads. In Microsoft Flight Simulator, which is known for its complex physics and AI calculations, the CPU’s role is significant, but the data suggests it is not the primary constraint for this specific combo. The CPU’s benchmark scores are respectable, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16758 and a single-core score of 2365.

Looking at the measured FPS, the impact of the CPU is more evident at lower resolutions and settings. At 1080p with the Low preset, the system hits 127.4 FPS, a figure that requires a capable CPU to feed the GPU. As settings increase to Ultra, the frame rate drops to 68.7 FPS, indicating that the GPU is taking on more of the rendering burden. The CPU’s performance relative to its rivals is tight. It is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11600H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX, while being 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD EPYC 7713P. This places it squarely in a competitive performance bracket for multi-threaded tasks.

For this game, the 5600G’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to avoid being a major bottleneck, especially when paired with a mid-range GPU. The data shows that the frame rate scales more dramatically with resolution changes than with preset changes, which is a sign that the GPU is the limiting factor. The CPU is doing its job, providing consistent performance that allows the RX 6750 XT to work to its full potential.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured performance for this specific pairing places it at rank 859 out of 1795 tested combinations in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This is a mid-pack result, indicating that while the system is capable, there are many other configurations that deliver higher frame rates. The rank suggests that this combo is not at the bleeding edge of performance, but it is also far from the bottom. It represents a balanced pairing that sits in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems.

This ranking is a reflection of both the CPU and GPU’s capabilities. The Ryzen 5 5600G is a solid performer, but it is not a high-end chip. The RX 6750 XT is also a mid-range card, as evidenced by its own performance metrics. When combined, they produce a system that is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but struggles to maintain high frame rates at 4K with maximum settings. The rank of 859 out of 1795 puts it in the 48th percentile, meaning it outperforms roughly half of the tested configurations. This is a reasonable result for a mid-range pairing, but it also shows the potential for improvement with a more powerful CPU or GPU.

The data implies that the system is well-balanced for its class. It is not so CPU-limited that a better GPU would be wasted, nor is it so GPU-limited that a better CPU would go unused. Instead, it is a harmonious match that delivers predictable performance across a range of settings. The ranking serves as a useful benchmark for users considering this build, showing that it is a competent, if not exceptional, performer in this demanding title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. This scaling is a crucial indicator of where the bottleneck lies in this system. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 127.4 at 1080p to 101.6 at 1440p, a 25.8 FPS decrease, and then to 73.2 at 4K, a further 28.4 FPS drop. This steady decline shows that the GPU is being increasingly taxed as the pixel count rises.

The pattern is similar for other presets, but the absolute drops are smaller at higher settings. For High, the drop from 1080p (72.1 FPS) to 1440p (58 FPS) is 14.1 FPS, and to 4K (46.1 FPS) is 11.9 FPS. This suggests that at higher settings, the workload is already so heavy that the incremental resolution increase has a relatively smaller impact on the final frame rate. The data indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see similar frame rates across all resolutions, but the significant drops with resolution increases confirm that the RX 6750 XT is the primary constraint.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is particularly telling. At 1080p, the system has enough headroom to achieve high frame rates, but at 1440p, the GPU’s workload increases substantially, pushing the average down. The trend is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. For users with a 1440p display, the system can still deliver playable performance with most presets, but for 4K, it becomes challenging to maintain high frame rates. The resolution scaling data makes it clear that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K requiring significant compromises in settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The detailed measurements provide a comprehensive view of this combo’s performance across all tested scenarios. At 1920x1080, the system shows its strength. The Low preset achieves an average of 127.4 FPS, which is the highest recorded for any configuration. Medium follows at 100.3 FPS, High at 72.1 FPS, and Ultra at 68.7 FPS. This shows a clear progression, with the difference between Low and Ultra being 58.7 FPS. At 2560x1440, the averages are 101.6 FPS for Low, 78.7 FPS for Medium, 58 FPS for High, and 55.8 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 45.8 FPS, showing that the GPU is starting to struggle at higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance takes a significant hit. The Low preset averages 73.2 FPS, which is still good, but Medium drops to 57.6 FPS. High and Ultra fall to 46.1 and 43 FPS, respectively. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 30.2 FPS, the smallest gap of all resolutions. This indicates that the GPU is saturated at 4K, and even lowering settings has a limited effect on improving frame rates. The data shows a consistent trend: at 1080p, the system is flexible, allowing for high frame rates at all settings; at 1440p, it is still capable, but the Ultra preset dips below 60 FPS; at 4K, only the Low preset remains comfortably above 60 FPS. This breakdown is essential for users to set their expectations and choose the right balance of quality and performance.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is a 12 GB GDDR6 graphics card based on the RDNA 2.0 architecture, with a boost clock of 2600 MHz and a game clock of 2495 MHz. It features 2560 shading units and a memory bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. In Microsoft Flight Simulator, the GPU’s role is absolutely critical for rendering the vast, detailed environments. The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor in determining performance, especially at higher resolutions.

The 12 GB of VRAM is a significant asset for this game, which can use large amounts of memory for textures and scenery. The card’s 64 ROPs and 160 TMUs are also important for handling the game’s complex geometry and textures. The GPU’s benchmark scores, such as a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2548 and a Passmark G3D score of 20700, indicate its mid-range positioning. Its performance is close to several rivals, with a 0.2% advantage over the AMD Radeon RX 5600M and a 1.3% deficit behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080.

The data shows the GPU’s influence clearly. At 1080p, the frame rate varies significantly across presets, from 68.7 FPS at Ultra to 127.4 FPS at Low. This demonstrates that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the lower settings easily. However, at 4K, even the Low preset yields only 73.2 FPS, showing the GPU is being pushed to its limits. The RX 6750 XT is a capable card for this simulator, but it is not a high-end solution. It provides a solid experience at 1080p and 1440p, but users seeking 4K performance will need to make significant sacrifices in visual quality.