Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator is one of the most demanding titles in the benchmark database, and the pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 produces a combination that is firmly playable at 1080p and progressively more challenging as resolution increases. The data shows a clear pattern: this system is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance provides a stable foundation for the simulator’s complex simulation logic. The measured results indicate that users targeting 60 FPS will need to make careful settings choices, particularly at 1440p and above, where the RX 7600’s 8 GB VRAM and bandwidth constraints become the primary bottleneck.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial and reveals the limiting component. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 100.9 FPS, which drops to 80.4 FPS at 1440p and further to 56.5 FPS at 4K. This represents a 44% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling pattern is consistent across all presets: at High settings, the average drops from 59.7 FPS at 1080p to 47.9 FPS at 1440p and 34.4 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset shows a similar trajectory, with 55.1 FPS at 1080p falling to 45.7 FPS at 1440p and 34.9 FPS at 4K.

The data indicates that the RX 7600 is the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The gap between 1080p and 1440p averages is consistently around 20-30%, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is another 25-30%. This non-linear scaling suggests that memory bandwidth and fill rate limits are being hit as pixel count increases. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push higher frame rates, but the GPU becomes the bottleneck once resolution exceeds 1440p. Notably, the difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is only 22.6 FPS (56.5 vs 34.9), indicating that the GPU is saturated regardless of settings at this resolution.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7600 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The card has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2655 MHz. These specifications position it as a mid-range GPU, and the benchmark results in Microsoft Flight Simulator reflect this. At 1080p, the GPU can deliver playable frame rates across all presets, with Low hitting 100.9 FPS and Medium reaching 77 FPS. However, the 8 GB VRAM capacity becomes a concern at higher settings and resolutions.

The data shows that at 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 45.7 FPS, which is only marginally better than the 4K High result of 34.4 FPS. This suggests that VRAM usage is approaching capacity, causing performance to plateau. The GPU’s pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s are adequate for 1080p but struggle with the increased pixel workload at 4K. The card’s 2048 shading units and 64 ROPs provide enough compute power for the simulator’s rendering, but the memory subsystem is the limiting factor. Benchmark results show that the RX 7600 sits at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs, placing it above entry-level cards but well below high-end options.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, this pairing ranks 1296 out of 1795 combos. This places it in the lower-middle tier of tested configurations, which is consistent with its component specifications. The rank reflects that while the CPU is capable, the GPU holds the combo back in this specific title. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s average benchmark score of 25626 puts it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (delta of -0.3%), Intel Xeon D-2752TER (delta of 0.4%), and Intel Core 5 210H (delta of 0.5%). This indicates the CPU is competitive with modern mid-range processors.

The RX 7600’s average benchmark score of 20258 places it at the 63rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (delta of 0.6%), AMD Radeon RX 460 (delta of 0.8%), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (delta of -1.3%). The fact that the RX 7600 benchmarks very close to the RX 460, a much older card, highlights the GPU’s limitations in this simulator. The combo rank of 1296 out of 1795 means that roughly 72% of tested combinations perform better in Microsoft Flight Simulator, which is a clear verdict on the GPU’s role in limiting overall performance.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 1080p in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

A: Yes, but only at Low or Medium settings. The data shows 100.9 FPS at Low and 77 FPS at Medium, while High averages 59.7 FPS and Ultra drops to 55.1 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in this game?

A: 1080p is the most playable resolution. At 1440p, only Low settings (80.4 FPS) exceed 60 FPS, while Medium drops to 61.2 FPS and High/Ultra fall below 50 FPS. At 4K, even Low settings average only 56.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its closest rivals in raw GPU performance?

A: The RX 7600’s average benchmark score of 20258 is 0.6% higher than the RX 7600 XT, 0.8% higher than the RX 460, and 1.3% lower than the RTX 3070 Mobile. This shows it is closely matched with these cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data indicates the GPU is the primary limiter. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755) is sufficient to keep up with the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 100.9 FPS result at Low settings.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 4K?

A: The difference is 21.6 FPS, with Low averaging 56.5 FPS and Ultra averaging 34.9 FPS. This is smaller than the difference at 1080p, which is 45.8 FPS (100.9 vs 55.1), indicating GPU saturation at 4K.

Q: Does the combo rank improve at lower resolutions?

A: The combo rank of 1296 out of 1795 is a global ranking for the game, but the FPS data suggests the combo performs relatively better at 1080p compared to higher resolutions, as the CPU has more headroom.

Settings Recommendations

For a target of 60 FPS, the measured data provides clear guidance. At 1080p, Medium settings deliver 77 FPS, which is the highest preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. High settings at 59.7 FPS are borderline, while Ultra at 55.1 FPS falls short. At 1440p, only Low settings (80.4 FPS) provide a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, with Medium at 61.2 FPS being the maximum playable preset. At 4K, no preset achieves 60 FPS, with Low settings averaging 56.5 FPS as the best option.

The data suggests that users should prioritize resolution over settings. For a smooth experience, 1080p with Medium settings offers the best balance, providing a 77 FPS average. If higher resolution is desired, 1440p Low is the only configuration that stays above 80 FPS, while 1440p Medium at 61.2 FPS is acceptable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. For 4K, Low settings at 56.5 FPS are the only viable option, but users should expect occasional dips below 60 FPS. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution, as it only provides 55.1 FPS at 1080p and drops to 34.9 FPS at 4K, which is a significant sacrifice for marginal visual gains.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It features 16 MB of L3 cache and supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and a single-core score of 2930, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. This performance is sufficient for Microsoft Flight Simulator’s simulation-heavy workload, which benefits from multi-threading.

The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 100.9 FPS, which suggests the CPU can drive frame rates well above what the GPU can render at higher settings. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (delta of -0.3%) and Intel Core 5 210H (delta of 0.5%), all have similar average benchmark scores, indicating that this processor is well-matched with its peers. The 65W TDP and 7nm process node make it an efficient choice, but its performance in this game is more than adequate, as the GPU becomes the bottleneck at resolutions above 1080p. The CPU’s 16 threads are effectively utilized by the simulator, allowing for stable frame pacing even when the GPU is under heavy load.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its best results. Low settings average 100.9 FPS, Medium 77 FPS, High 59.7 FPS, and Ultra 55.1 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is a 23.9 FPS drop, while the drop from Medium to High is 17.3 FPS, and from High to Ultra is only 4.6 FPS. This indicates diminishing returns at the highest presets.

At 2560x1440, performance decreases significantly. Low settings average 80.4 FPS, Medium 61.2 FPS, High 47.9 FPS, and Ultra 45.7 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is most pronounced at Low settings (20.5 FPS), while Ultra only loses 9.4 FPS, showing that the GPU is already saturated at High settings.

At 3840x2160, the results are the lowest. Low settings average 56.5 FPS, Medium 46.2 FPS, High 34.4 FPS, and Ultra 34.9 FPS. Interestingly, Ultra performs slightly better than High at this resolution, likely due to variability. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 21.6 FPS, which is smaller than at 1080p, confirming that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at this resolution. Overall, the data shows a consistent pattern: the combo is playable at 1080p with Medium or High settings, marginal at 1440p with Low or Medium, and only suitable for Low settings at 4K.