Microsoft Flight Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a strong showing in Microsoft Flight Simulator, ranking 303rd out of 1795 tested combos. The CPU, a 6-core Zen 4 part with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and the GPU, an Ada Lovelace chip with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, produce playable frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The data shows a clear pattern: the GPU becomes the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU's strong single-thread performance keeps 1080p frame rates high.

FAQ

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F?

A: The launch MSRP is $179.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4070 SUPER have?

A: It has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested configurations?

A: It ranks 303rd out of 1795 combos in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The boost clock is 5.00 GHz, with a base clock of 3.70 GHz.

Q: What is the GPU's FP32 performance?

A: The FP32 performance is 35.48 TFLOPS.

Q: What is the CPU's L3 cache size?

A: The L3 cache is 32 MB shared across the 6 cores.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the high-resolution textures and terrain data that Microsoft Flight Simulator streams. The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz, paired with a base clock of 1980 MHz, allows it to sustain high frame rates even at 4K Ultra settings, where the measured average is 56.7 FPS. The GPU's Passmark G3D score of 29995 places it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A6000, scores 42653 with a deltaPct of -0.2, indicating near-identical performance. The 7168 shading units and 224 TMUs handle the game's complex lighting and shadow calculations, while the 80 ROPs ensure efficient pixel output. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck: the frame rate drops from 103.3 FPS at Low to 56.7 FPS at Ultra, a span of 46.6 FPS that reflects the GPU's workload scaling with settings. The 12 GB VRAM capacity is not exceeded in any tested configuration, as the game's memory footprint at 4K Ultra remains within this limit, allowing the GPU to operate without texture swapping penalties.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7500F provides the computational backbone for the simulation's physics and AI systems. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it leverages a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and a base clock of 3.70 GHz to deliver strong single-thread performance, which is critical for flight simulators that often rely on a primary simulation thread. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 and multi-core score of 22799 demonstrate its capability, and its Passmark single-thread score of 3841 reinforces this. The 32 MB L3 cache helps reduce memory latency for frequently accessed simulation data, while the dual-channel DDR5 memory interface with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth ensures the CPU can feed the GPU without stalling. The CPU's percentile rank of 82 places it above the majority of tested processors, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H, scores 24974 with a deltaPct of 0.1, showing the 7500F is essentially tied with that mobile chip. At 1080p, the CPU's influence is evident: the frame rate at Low settings reaches 183.7 FPS, which is 80.7 FPS higher than at 4K Low (103.3 FPS), indicating that at lower resolutions, the CPU can push the GPU to its limits. The 65W TDP and 5 nm process node contribute to efficient operation, though the CPU's performance is not constrained by thermal throttling in the measured data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 303rd out of 1795 tested combos in Microsoft Flight Simulator, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations. This rank is driven by the balanced pairing of a high-percentile CPU and GPU. The CPU's 82nd percentile and the GPU's 84th percentile are closely matched, meaning neither component is severely underpowered relative to the other. The combo's average benchmark scores reflect this: the CPU's avgBenchmarkScore is 24993, while the GPU's is 42576. The nearest CPU rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057 with a deltaPct of -0.3, indicating the 7500F is slightly behind that older chip, but the 7500F's newer architecture and higher boost clock compensate in gaming workloads. The GPU's nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, scores 42723 with a deltaPct of -0.3, showing the 4070 SUPER is marginally slower. The rank of 303 suggests that while this combo is not at the top tier, it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, making it a solid mid-to-high-end choice for this game. The data indicates that the combo is well-balanced, with no single component dragging down overall performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the combo scales across resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are high across all settings: Low averages 183.7 FPS, Medium 142.4 FPS, High 106 FPS, and Ultra 99.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop: Low averages 143.7 FPS, Medium 115.8 FPS, High 88.9 FPS, and Ultra 80.2 FPS. At 4K, the drop is more pronounced: Low averages 103.3 FPS, Medium 82.7 FPS, High 62.1 FPS, and Ultra 56.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent reduction in frame rate across all settings, with the largest absolute drop occurring at Low settings (from 183.7 to 103.3 FPS, a difference of 80.4 FPS). This pattern indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance headroom is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p but cannot compensate for the increased GPU workload at 4K. The fact that the frame rate at 4K Low (103.3 FPS) is still above the 1080p Ultra frame rate (99.7 FPS) suggests that the GPU has enough headroom to handle the game at lower settings even at 4K, but the CPU's single-thread performance becomes less relevant as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 62.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 103.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 82.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 56.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 88.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 143.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 115.8 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 80.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 106 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 183.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 142.4 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 99.7 |

The data shows that at 1080p, all settings produce frame rates above 99 FPS, with Low exceeding 180 FPS. At 1440p, all settings remain above 80 FPS, with Low at 143.7 FPS. At 4K, only Low and Medium exceed 80 FPS, while High and Ultra fall below 63 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is consistent: 84 FPS at 1080p, 63.5 FPS at 1440p, and 46.6 FPS at 4K. This narrowing gap indicates that the GPU's workload increases with resolution, reducing the relative impact of settings changes.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured frame rates, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution. At 1080p, Ultra settings provide 99.7 FPS, which is only 6.3 FPS lower than High (106 FPS) and 42.7 FPS lower than Low (183.7 FPS). Given the high frame rates, Ultra is the recommended choice for 1080p, as it delivers a smooth experience without sacrificing visual quality. At 1440p, Ultra averages 80.2 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, while High averages 88.9 FPS. The difference between High and Ultra is 8.7 FPS, so Ultra is recommended for 1440p if visual fidelity is prioritized, but High offers a more comfortable margin. At 4K, the situation changes: Ultra averages 56.7 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold, while High averages 62.1 FPS, just above it. Medium averages 82.7 FPS, providing a significant buffer. The data suggests that High is the highest setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS at 4K, making it the recommended choice for a balance of quality and performance. For users who prioritize frame rate stability, Medium at 4K offers 82.7 FPS, which is 20.6 FPS higher than High. Low at 4K provides 103.3 FPS, but the visual compromise is substantial. The measured data indicates that the combo is best utilized at 1080p or 1440p with Ultra settings, while 4K users should opt for High to stay above 60 FPS.