Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a demanding flight simulation title, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a wide range of performance across resolutions and presets. Measured data shows average frame rates from 66.4 FPS at 4K Ultra to 209 FPS at 1080p Low, with the combo ranking 101st out of 1795 tested configurations. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, recommends settings based on the measured rows, and places the combo in the broader benchmark database.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael) using a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache and support for DDR5 memory. In synthetic benchmarks, it scores 24128 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3406 in single-core, while Geekbench results show 12905 multi-core and 2892 single-core. Its average benchmark score is 26272, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The launch MSRP is $299.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the 7600X is closely matched. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U scores 26262 (delta 0%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7735U scores 26305 (delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 26320 (delta -0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X scores 26214 (delta 0.2%). These deltas are negligible, indicating that the 7600X sits in a tight performance band with these processors.

In Microsoft Flight Simulator, the CPU's role is evident in the measured FPS at lower settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 209 FPS, the highest of all measured rows. This suggests that when the GPU is not heavily loaded, the CPU can drive very high frame rates. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 66.4, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions and settings. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, reflected in its 3406 Cinebench R23 single-core score, likely contributes to the game's simulation-heavy workload, though the data does not isolate CPU vs. GPU scaling directly.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is a GeForce 40-series card based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, with an AD103 chip on a 5 nm process. It features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2295 MHz and the boost clock is 2550 MHz. The card has 10240 shading units, 320 TMUs, and 112 ROPs, with 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. Its launch MSRP is 999 USD.

In benchmark tests, the GPU scores 6600 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 246994 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 226163 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark G3D yields 34245, and the average benchmark score is 53610, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT (53489, delta 0.2%), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (53414, delta 0.4%), the AMD Radeon RX 7700S (52505, delta 2.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti (52086, delta 2.9%). The RTX 4080 SUPER leads these by a small margin.

In this game, the GPU's capabilities are most visible at 4K. The combo achieves 66.4 FPS at 4K Ultra and 73.6 FPS at 4K High, while 4K Medium reaches 96.7 FPS. The 16 GB VRAM is ample for high-resolution textures, and the memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s supports the data throughput required by the simulator's detailed scenery.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides clear guidance for preset selection at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset delivers 96.7 FPS, High delivers 73.6, and Ultra delivers 66.4. The difference between High and Ultra is 7.2 FPS, while Medium is 23.1 FPS higher than High. For users who prioritize frame rate, Medium offers a substantial margin. For those who want maximum visual fidelity, Ultra remains playable at 66.4 FPS.

At 2560x1440, High and Ultra are nearly identical: 95.4 FPS and 94.3 FPS respectively. Medium reaches 129.1 FPS, and Low hits 167.3 FPS. The High preset at 1440p provides a smooth experience with a minimal drop from Ultra, making it a sensible choice. At 1920x1080, all presets exceed 119 FPS, with Low at 209, Medium at 165.7, High at 120.9, and Ultra at 119.3. At this resolution, any preset is viable, though Ultra and High are close in performance.

Based on these measurements, the High preset at 1440p offers a good balance of visual quality and frame rate, delivering 95.4 FPS. At 4K, the Medium preset provides a large frame rate advantage at 96.7 FPS, while High remains a strong option at 73.6 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 101st out of 1795 tested combinations in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This places it in the top tier of configurations. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The combo's overall rank is higher than either component's individual percentile, indicating that the pairing works well together for this game. The measured FPS data confirms that the system can handle high resolutions and settings without significant bottlenecks, as evidenced by the 66.4 FPS at 4K Ultra and 209 FPS at 1080p Low.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 66.4.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 26272, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U scores 26262, a delta of 0%.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has a memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s.

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

A: The combo ranks 101st out of 1795 tested combinations.

Q: At 1080p Low, what is the average FPS?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings is 209.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS |

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

| 3840x2160 | High | 73.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 123.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 96.7 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 66.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 95.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 167.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 129.1 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 94.3 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 120.9 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 209 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 165.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 119.3 |