Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT produces a balanced 1080p and 1440p experience, but 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits, landing the combo in the 48th percentile of tested configurations. The data shows this pairing is a solid mid-range contender, with the CPU's strong single-thread performance preventing bottlenecks at lower resolutions while the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor as resolution climbs.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall performance ranking of this CPU and GPU combo in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

A: The combo ranks 858th out of 1795 tested combinations, placing it in the 48th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7600 compare to its nearest CPU rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 scores 26617 on average, which is 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 8024P. It trails the Intel Core i9-12900HK by 0.2% and sits 0.3% above the Intel Core i9-11900K.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS achievable at 1080p with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 123.7 FPS average, which is the highest measured FPS across all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: How much VRAM does the RX 6750 XT have, and what is its memory bandwidth?

A: The GPU features 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What clock speeds does the CPU offer for gaming workloads?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT capable of 4K gaming in this flight simulator?

A: At 3840x2160, the system averages 42.1 FPS on High settings and 43.6 FPS on Ultra, indicating playable but not ideal performance for 4K.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 22 chip on a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 2150 MHz and a boost clock of 2600 MHz, with a game clock of 2495 MHz. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6 memory at 432.0 GB/s bandwidth provides ample capacity for Microsoft Flight Simulator's high-resolution textures and streaming scenery data.

Benchmark results indicate the GPU holds a 79th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35327. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, scores 35787, which is 1.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon 880M trails by 0.9%. The data shows the RX 6750 XT's performance is tightly clustered with its rivals, with deltas of less than 1.5% across the board.

In Microsoft Flight Simulator specifically, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU handles the workload with relative ease, but at 4K Ultra settings, the average FPS drops to 43.6, demonstrating that the card's compute resources are fully utilized. The GPU's 2560 shading units and 64 ROPs contribute to its pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s, which directly impacts how quickly it can fill frames at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 123.7 FPS, which drops to 102.6 FPS at 1440p Low and further to 72.9 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 41% performance drop from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings, indicating the GPU becomes more stressed as pixel count increases.

The scaling becomes more pronounced at higher settings. For High settings, the system delivers 76.9 FPS at 1080p, 60.2 FPS at 1440p, and 42.1 FPS at 4K — a 45% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the figures are 69.9 FPS, 55.8 FPS, and 43.6 FPS respectively, showing a 38% drop.

This scaling behavior suggests the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (scoring 3246 in Cinebench R23 single-core) helps maintain high frame rates. As resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the 12 GB VRAM and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth become more critical factors. The relatively consistent performance gap between resolutions indicates the system is well-balanced, with neither component creating a severe bottleneck at any tested resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance across all settings. Low settings produce 123.7 FPS average, Medium settings yield 97.5 FPS, High settings achieve 76.9 FPS, and Ultra settings reach 69.9 FPS. This represents a 43% performance difference between the lowest and highest quality presets at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops are noticeable but manageable. Low settings average 102.6 FPS, Medium settings hit 80.0 FPS, High settings manage 60.2 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 55.8 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra widens to 46% at this resolution, indicating the GPU is working harder.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles to maintain high frame rates. Low settings deliver 72.9 FPS, Medium settings achieve 57.5 FPS, High settings drop to 42.1 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 43.6 FPS. Interestingly, the Ultra setting performs slightly better than High at 4K, likely due to workload variations in the simulator. The overall performance range at 4K is 30.8 FPS between Low and Ultra, showing the GPU's limitations at this resolution.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU's single-thread performance is strong, scoring 3246 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 999 in 3DMark single-thread tests.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU scores 22992 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 9656 in Cinebench R20 multi-core. Its average benchmark score of 26617 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, scores 26574, a difference of just 0.2%, while the Intel Core i9-11900K sits 0.3% behind.

Microsoft Flight Simulator is known to be CPU-intensive, particularly for physics and scenery loading. The data suggests the Ryzen 5 7600's 5.10 GHz boost clock provides sufficient single-thread performance to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p. The CPU's 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth and DDR5 support also contribute to smooth data streaming. However, at 4K resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the smaller FPS differences between CPU-bound scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the best experience balances visual quality with smooth frame rates. At 1920x1080, High settings provide 76.9 FPS average, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Ultra settings at 1080p drop to 69.9 FPS, offering a marginal visual improvement for a 9% performance cost. For players prioritizing frame rate, Medium settings at 1080p deliver 97.5 FPS, which is 27% faster than High.

At 2560x1440, High settings average 60.2 FPS, just above the playable threshold. Medium settings at 1440p provide 80.0 FPS, offering a significant performance boost while maintaining decent visuals. Ultra settings at 1440p drop to 55.8 FPS, which may cause noticeable stuttering in busy scenes.

For 3840x2160, the data indicates Medium settings at 57.5 FPS provide the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance. Low settings at 4K achieve 72.9 FPS but sacrifice significant visual quality. High and Ultra settings both fall below 45 FPS, which is generally considered too low for smooth flight simulation. The recommended preset across all resolutions is Medium, as it consistently provides above 57 FPS while maintaining acceptable visual detail.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT ranks 858th out of 1795 tested combinations in Microsoft Flight Simulator, placing it in the 48th percentile. This mid-pack ranking reflects the system's balanced but not exceptional performance in this demanding title.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals is nearly identical, with the Ryzen 7 5800X3D scoring 0.2% higher and the Core i9-12900HK 0.2% higher in average benchmarks. The GPU shows a similar pattern, with the RTX 3080 scoring 1.3% higher and the RX 5600M just 0.2% lower. This tight clustering suggests the combo's ranking is more influenced by how well these specific components handle Microsoft Flight Simulator's unique workload rather than raw synthetic performance.

The data shows that at 1080p, the combo performs admirably, with all settings above 69 FPS. At 1440p, performance remains playable across all settings, with the lowest being 55.8 FPS at Ultra. The 4K results are the weakest aspect, with only Low and Medium settings exceeding 57 FPS. Overall, this combo is well-suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in this simulator, but 4K users should expect to compromise on settings for smooth frame rates.