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 7600 produces a specific performance profile. The benchmark data shows a system that is capable of smooth flight at lower resolutions and settings, but which becomes increasingly GPU-bound as resolution and visual fidelity rise. The measured FPS across twelve configurations reveals a clear hierarchy, with the 1080p Low setting being the only scenario that exceeds the 100 FPS threshold.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 102.8, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G has an average benchmark score of 19983, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-11600H and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5995WX.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS measured?

A: The lowest average FPS is 31, recorded at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings.

Q: Is this system better suited for 1080p or 4K gaming?

A: The data indicates a strong 1080p performance, with three of the four settings producing above 58 FPS. At 4K, the system struggles, with only the Low setting achieving a playable 56.9 FPS.

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

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 sits in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 20258.

Q: What is the combo's rank out of all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1192 out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is the primary driver of frame rate changes across different settings. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a critical resource for a game like Microsoft Flight Simulator that streams vast amounts of terrain and scenery data. The GPU's memory clock runs at 2250 MHz, with a game clock of 2250 MHz and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. These specifications place the RX 7600 in the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 20258 is nearly identical to the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT, which achieves a score of 20146. This indicates that the card is a solid, mid-range performer.

The role of the GPU becomes evident when examining the performance drop from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the system produces 58.4 FPS, but at 4K High, this falls to 36.9 FPS. This 21.5 FPS drop is substantial and points to the GPU's limits at higher resolutions. The RDNA 3.0 architecture, with its 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs, is working hard to fill the 3840x2160 frame buffer. The data suggests that the GPU is the limiting factor in this combination, particularly at higher resolutions and settings, where the demand for pixel throughput and memory bandwidth outpaces the card's capabilities.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear, and the data reveals how the system's bottleneck shifts. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 102.8 FPS, a strong result that indicates the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. However, at 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 83.6, and at 4K Low, it falls to 56.9. This progression shows a clear GPU limitation as pixel count increases.

The trend is more pronounced at higher settings. At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 79.8 at 1080p to 66.0 at 1440p, and then to 46.6 at 4K. At Ultra settings, the numbers are 58.4, 48.0, and 31.0 for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The 4K Ultra result of 31 FPS is a 46.9% reduction from the 1080p Ultra result, highlighting the extreme demand of this game at maximum fidelity. This pattern indicates that while the CPU plays a role in setting the maximum achievable frame rate, the GPU is the component that determines how quickly performance degrades as resolution increases.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall database, this specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1192 out of 1795 tested combos. This places it in the lower third of all systems, which is a reflection of the mid-range nature of both components. The Ryzen 5 5600G is a capable processor, but it is not a high-end part, and the RX 7600, while solid, is not a flagship GPU. The rank is a composite score that considers the system's performance across all tested games and workloads, and for a demanding simulation like Microsoft Flight Simulator, the system's relative standing is expected.

The ranking suggests that this combo is more aligned with budget-conscious builds that prioritize 1080p gaming. The data shows that the system can handle the game at 1080p Medium and High settings with playable frame rates, but it is not a system that can push high refresh rates at higher resolutions or settings. The combo's position in the database serves as a quantitative confirmation of its performance class, and users should calibrate their expectations accordingly.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 16 MB L3 cache. In terms of raw processing power, it achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 16758 and a single-core score of 2365. These numbers place the CPU in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 19983. Its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-11600H, has a score of 19949, making the 5600G 0.2% faster.

The CPU's role in Microsoft Flight Simulator is to handle the complex flight model, AI traffic, and world simulation logic. The data shows that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. For instance, at 4K Low, the system produces 56.9 FPS, which is higher than the 4K High result of 36.9 FPS. This difference is primarily due to the GPU workload. However, at lower resolutions, the CPU's performance becomes more relevant. The 1080p Low result of 102.8 FPS indicates a well-balanced system where the CPU can keep up with the GPU. The single-threaded performance, reflected in a Geekbench single-core score of 1933, is strong for this generation, which is beneficial for a game that relies heavily on a single main thread for game logic.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system delivers a wide range of results. With Low settings, it achieves 102.8 FPS, which is the best result in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 79.8 FPS, while High and Ultra settings both yield 58.4 FPS. The identical results at High and Ultra suggest that the game becomes CPU-limited in these scenarios, as the GPU can handle the increased visual load without further impacting the frame rate.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down consistently. Low settings produce 83.6 FPS, Medium settings yield 66.0 FPS, High settings drop to 45.4 FPS, and Ultra settings result in 48.0 FPS. The inversion between High and Ultra (45.4 vs 48.0) is a minor anomaly, but it shows that the system is operating near its limits at this resolution. At 3840x2160, the performance is significantly lower. Low settings are the only playable option, delivering 56.9 FPS. Medium settings produce 46.6 FPS, High settings drop to 36.9 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 31.0 FPS. This resolution is clearly not the target for this system, as even the lowest settings struggle to maintain a smooth experience. The data shows a system that is best suited for 1080p gaming, with acceptable performance at 1440p on lower settings, and limited capabilities at 4K.