Microsoft Flight Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT delivers a solid, if not class-leading, experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator. The data shows this combination ranks 611th out of 1795 tested combos, placing it in the 66th percentile of all configurations tested for this specific title. This pairing demonstrates a clear capability for high-refresh-rate play at 1440p and solid 4K performance, though the CPU's older architecture shows its limits at lower resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

A: The sweet spot is 2560x1440, where the combo achieves 124.1 FPS on Low settings and remains above 70 FPS even on Ultra settings. At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes more of a bottleneck, with Ultra settings yielding 83.4 FPS, while 3840x2160 provides a visually rich but more demanding experience, dropping to 47.2 FPS on Ultra.

Q: How does the CPU's multi-threaded performance compare to its single-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G shows a significant scaling advantage in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 is over seven times higher than its single-core score of 2930. This indicates the 8-core, 16-thread configuration is well-utilized by the simulation's complex physics and AI calculations.

Q: Is the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB of VRAM sufficient for this flight simulator?

A: Yes, the data indicates that the 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth is more than adequate. The measured frame rates show no evidence of memory-related stutters or performance cliffs, even at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the GPU's benchmark score position it against its closest rivals?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score of 49982 places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Benchmark results indicate it is 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000, which scores 50826, but 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which scores 48704. This positions it as a high-end performer.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score position it against its closest rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 25626 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The data shows it is essentially neck-and-neck with its nearest rivals, trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U by just 0.3% (with a score of 25706) and leading the Intel Xeon D-2752TER by 0.4% (with a score of 25532).

Q: What is the expected performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, switching from Low to Ultra settings results in a performance drop from 151.8 FPS to 83.4 FPS, a reduction of 68.4 FPS or roughly 45%. This highlights the significant GPU load increase from the simulator's high-fidelity rendering features.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 611 out of 1795 tested configurations places it in the upper third of all possible pairings for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This rank suggests a well-balanced system, but it is not without compromise. The data indicates that while the RX 6800 XT is a top-tier GPU, the Ryzen 7 5700G's performance ceiling prevents this combo from reaching the top echelons of the ranking chart.

The CPU's percentile of 83 against all CPUs is strong, but its lower memory bandwidth and older PCIe Gen 3 interface compared to newer platforms may limit its ability to feed the GPU data quickly enough at high frame rates. This is particularly evident at 1080p, where the frame rate gains from lowering settings are less than what a more powerful CPU might deliver. Conversely, at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, making the combo's rank more dependent on the graphics card's raw power.

The 1795 combos tested include many with newer, higher-clocked CPUs, which explains why this pairing, despite having a top-13% GPU, lands at the 66th percentile overall. The performance data suggests that the combo is best suited for high-fidelity gaming at 1440p, where it can leverage its strengths without being overly constrained by the CPU.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT is the dominant force in this pairing, and its specifications make it exceptionally well-suited for a visually demanding title like Microsoft Flight Simulator. The GPU's 16 GB of VRAM is a critical asset, ensuring that high-resolution texture packs and complex scenery do not overflow memory. The 512.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth on a 256-bit bus allows the GPU to stream these assets quickly, which is essential for smooth rendering during fast flight maneuvers.

The GPU's clock speeds also contribute to its performance. The base clock of 1825 MHz and game clock of 2015 MHz provide a solid foundation, while the boost clock of 2250 MHz allows for temporary performance increases when thermal headroom permits. This boosts performance in scenes with dynamic weather or dense urban environments, where the rendering load can spike.

The GPU's benchmark results support its classification as a high-end part. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3689 and PassMark G3D score of 24980 are indicative of strong rasterization performance. In the context of this flight simulator, the data shows the GPU can handle Ultra settings at 1440p with an average of 70.6 FPS, demonstrating that its architectural efficiency (RDNA 2.0) translates well to this specific workload.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset achieves an average of 151.8 FPS, which drops to 118.2 FPS on Medium and 89.1 FPS on High. The Ultra preset, which enables all visual features, still produces a very playable 83.4 FPS. This demonstrates that the GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution, as the CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 2930) becomes a limiting factor.

Moving to 2560x1440, the data shows a more balanced workload. The Low preset yields 124.1 FPS, while Medium and High provide 93.5 FPS and 71.4 FPS, respectively. The Ultra preset delivers 70.6 FPS, which is only slightly lower than the High preset, indicating that the GPU's memory bandwidth is sufficient to handle the increased pixel count without a major performance penalty.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The performance scales predictably with settings: Low produces 89.9 FPS, Medium 72 FPS, High 53.3 FPS, and Ultra 47.2 FPS. The drop from Medium to High is steep (18.7 FPS), suggesting that High settings introduce a significant increase in GPU workload, likely from higher resolution textures and more complex lighting. The 47.2 FPS on Ultra is still playable, but it highlights the need for a more powerful GPU for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K with all settings maxed.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G serves as the central processing unit, and its characteristics have a direct impact on the combo's performance profile. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the CPU provides ample parallelism for the simulator's complex flight dynamics and world simulation logic. The base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.60 GHz are respectable, but the CPU's overall performance is constrained by its memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and its PCIe Gen 3 interface.

The CPU's benchmark scores reveal its strengths and weaknesses. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 indicates strong multi-threaded capability, which is beneficial for the simulator's background tasks, such as AI traffic and weather simulation. However, its single-core score of 2930 is more modest, and this is the metric that matters most for achieving high frame rates at low resolutions.

The data shows that at 1080p, the frame rate difference between Low and High settings is 62.7 FPS, but the difference between High and Ultra is only 5.7 FPS. This suggests that the CPU is limiting the maximum achievable frame rate, and the GPU cannot fully stretch its legs until the resolution increases. At 1440p, the CPU's load is better balanced, allowing the GPU to deliver a more consistent performance across all settings. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and Zen 3 architecture provide adequate performance for this simulator, but the benchmark results indicate it is not a top-tier gaming CPU compared to newer models, which is reflected in its 83rd percentile ranking.