Microsoft Flight Simulator

# Microsoft Flight Simulator: AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

This pairing of AMD's Zen 4-based Ryzen 5 7400F with NVIDIA's Ada Lovelace RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a high-performance Flight Simulator experience, ranking 203rd out of 2,996 tested combinations. The data shows a system capable of smooth 4K flight simulation at high preset levels, with headroom for higher refresh rates at lower resolutions. Benchmark results indicate that this CPU-GPU combo is well-balanced for a simulation title that stresses both processor and graphics hardware heavily.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairings in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

A: The combination ranks 203rd out of 2,996 tested combos, placing it in the top 7% of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What average frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 117. The Medium preset at the same resolution delivers 163 FPS on average.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the standard RTX 4080 in this context?

A: According to GPU benchmark data, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54,209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54,247 score. The measured performance delta is negligible.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only rows with minimum FPS values are at Medium settings: 82 FPS at 4K, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 138 FPS at 1080p. Other preset combinations do not have recorded minimum FPS values in the data.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores 32,750 on average, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707) and 0.2% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697). It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the CPU support, and how does that affect the system?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F supports dual-channel DDR5 memory with a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. This memory bandwidth is sufficient for feeding the 16 GB GDDR6X VRAM of the RTX 4080 SUPER in this flight simulator workload.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It operates on the AMD Socket AM5 platform with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. This 5 nm processor from TSMC has a 65 W TDP and integrates 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache.

In Microsoft Flight Simulator, the CPU handles flight dynamics, weather simulation, AI traffic, and the complex scenery engine that streams terrain and building data. For this title, the Ryzen 5 7400F's single-threaded performance is particularly relevant. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,072 and PassMark single-thread score of 3,689 indicate strong per-core throughput, which helps maintain consistent frame pacing when the simulation calculates physics and avionics between graphics frames.

The multi-threaded results place this CPU in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Cinebench R23 multi-core yields 21,765 points, while PassMark multithread shows 25,645. These scores suggest that the 12 threads can handle the parallel workloads of the Flight Simulator engine, such as loading detailed scenery tiles and processing multiplayer data streams. The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% faster), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% faster), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% slower), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% faster). These are all extremely close margins, indicating that the 7400F sits at a competitive performance tier.

The processor supports PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, which provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 4080 SUPER's PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The ECC memory support is a feature that may appeal to users running long simulation sessions where data integrity is important. Memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s from dual-channel DDR5 is adequate for this workload, as Flight Simulator tends to be more sensitive to latency and single-thread performance than raw memory throughput.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD103 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. This GPU packs 45,900 million transistors across a 379 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 121.1M per mm². The card features 10,240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, 112 raster output units, 80 RT cores, and 320 tensor cores. Its pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s, and it delivers 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 compute performance.

Memory configuration is substantial for flight simulation: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s. The memory clock runs at 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective speed. This memory capacity is important for Microsoft Flight Simulator, which loads large textures and detailed mesh data for terrain, airports, and aircraft. The GPU's base clock of 2295 MHz and boost clock of 2550 MHz provide the raw throughput needed to render complex cockpit instruments, volumetric clouds, and detailed ground scenery simultaneously.

In GPU benchmark comparisons, the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 on average, placing it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. Its closest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54,247 (0.1% higher). The delta to the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1%, to the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB it is 2.7%, and to the AMD Radeon 8060S it is 2.8%. These margins show that the 4080 SUPER is at parity with the non-SUPER 4080 in this game's workload profile, with a small lead over other competitors.

The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, with DisplayPort 1.4a and HDMI 2.1 outputs. The card is triple-slot wide, measures 310 mm in length, and requires a 16-pin power connector with a suggested 700 W power supply. Its 320 W TDP is a consideration for system thermal design, especially in simulation rigs that may run for extended sessions. The card is marked as end-of-life production status, having been succeeded by the GeForce 50 series.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves rank 203 out of 2,996 tested combinations in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This places the combo in the top 6.8% of all tested systems, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU.

The CPU's 83rd percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile among all GPUs suggest that neither component is a severe bottleneck in this pairing. The data indicates that the combination extracts near-peak performance from the RTX 4080 SUPER, as the 6-core processor provides enough single-thread performance to feed the GPU in this simulation title. The 12 threads handle background tasks without starving the main simulation thread.

Given the rank of 203rd, there are 202 other combinations that outperform this setup, likely featuring higher-core-count CPUs or faster GPUs. However, the 2,793 combinations that rank below include systems with both weaker CPUs and GPUs. The position suggests that this pairing is well-optimized for the game's requirements, sitting comfortably in the upper tier of performance without reaching the absolute top end occupied by flagship CPUs like the Ryzen 9 or Core i9 series paired with RTX 4090-class GPUs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data covers three resolutions and four quality presets, providing a complete picture of performance scaling.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 194 FPS, which is the highest frame rate recorded in the entire dataset. The Medium preset follows with 163 FPS average and a minimum of 138 FPS and maximum of 187 FPS. High settings produce 123 FPS average, while Ultra settings yield 117 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 77 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution and that higher presets meaningfully increase graphical workload.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves 169 FPS average. Medium settings produce 131 FPS average, with minimum and maximum of 112 and 151 FPS respectively. High settings deliver 99 FPS average, and Ultra settings yield 94 FPS average. The transition from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by approximately 12-13% across presets, which is typical for the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset maintains 125 FPS average, demonstrating that even at 4K the combination offers high refresh rate capability on lower settings. Medium settings produce 97 FPS average, with a minimum of 82 FPS and maximum of 111 FPS. High settings deliver 73 FPS average, and Ultra settings drop to 69 FPS average. The 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER is being pushed to its limits at this resolution and quality level, but the game remains playable without dropping below 60 FPS.

The data shows that the Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum FPS values across all resolutions. This suggests that the game's performance variability is most pronounced at this setting, with the 4K Medium showing a 29 FPS range between minimum and maximum. The High and Ultra presets at 4K both stay above 69 FPS average, which is comfortable for the simulation genre where frame consistency matters more than raw speed.

Settings Recommendations

For users with 1920x1080 displays, the data supports using Ultra settings for the best visual quality while maintaining 117 FPS average. Even the most demanding preset at this resolution stays well above 100 FPS, so there is no need to compromise on visual fidelity. The 194 FPS from Low settings demonstrates that competitive or high-refresh-rate play is possible, but for a flight simulator, the visual detail of Ultra provides a more immersive experience.

At 2560x1440, High settings with 99 FPS average offer an excellent balance between visual quality and smoothness. Ultra settings at 94 FPS are also viable, but the marginal 5 FPS difference may not justify the additional graphical strain. The Medium preset's 131 FPS provides headroom for those who prefer higher refresh rates, while Low at 169 FPS is suitable for maximum smoothness.

For 3840x2160 displays, High settings at 73 FPS average provide the best experience per the measured rows. Ultra settings drop to 69 FPS, which is still playable but offers diminishing returns over High. The Medium preset at 97 FPS is the recommended choice for users who prioritize frame rate over maximum visual quality, especially given the 82 FPS minimum recorded at this setting. Low settings at 125 FPS are serviceable for users who want to maximize smoothness, but the visual degradation in a game as scenic as Microsoft Flight Simulator may not be worth the frame rate gain.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset consistently offers the highest minimum frame rates in the dataset, suggesting it provides the most consistent experience. The High preset appears to be the sweet spot for 4K, balancing the 73 FPS average with the visual enhancements over Medium. For users with high refresh rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p, the Ultra preset remains viable, while 4K users should consider High as their default choice, with Medium as a fallback for more demanding scenarios such as dense urban areas or heavy weather conditions.