Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a demanding flight simulation title that stresses both CPU and GPU heavily. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER delivers a playable experience, but the data reveals a system that requires careful settings management to achieve smooth frame rates, especially at higher resolutions. This analysis breaks down the measured performance metrics to provide a clear picture of what users can expect from this pairing.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution to play this game with this combo?

A: Based on the measured data, 1920x1080 provides the most consistent experience, with average FPS ranging from 56 on Ultra to 101 on Low. At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to between 45 and 81, while at 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to between 33 and 60, making 1080p the most reliable choice for smooth gameplay.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which places it nearly identical to the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097. This puts the 5700G just 0.2% behind the i9-9900K, while it is 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 and 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core i7-1370P.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is in the 62nd percentile for performance among all GPUs in the database. This indicates it is a mid-range card, capable of handling many titles, but it will struggle with the most demanding scenarios at high resolutions.

Q: Which settings preset offers the highest frame rate at 1080p?

A: The Low preset provides the highest average frame rate at 1920x1080, achieving 101 FPS. This is significantly higher than the Medium preset's 78 FPS, the High preset's 59 FPS, and the Ultra preset's 56 FPS.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between the High and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 47 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 45 FPS. The performance difference between these two high-end presets is minimal, with only a 2 FPS gap, suggesting that the Ultra preset does not provide a significant visual benefit for its performance cost at this resolution.

Q: How does this CPU and GPU combo rank among all tested combinations in this game?

A: This specific pairing ranks 2571 out of 3714 tested combos for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This places it in the lower half of all configurations, indicating that it is not a top-tier performer for this specific title.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy for settings presets across all resolutions. For users prioritizing the highest possible frame rate, the Low preset is the clear winner, delivering 101 FPS at 1080p and 81 FPS at 1440p. This preset is the only one that consistently exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions, even achieving exactly 60 FPS at 4K.

For a balance between visual fidelity and performance, the Medium preset is the most practical choice. It delivers a solid 78 FPS at 1080p, which is a 32% improvement over the High preset's 59 FPS. At 1440p, the Medium preset provides an average of 63 FPS, which is still smooth, and at 4K it manages a playable 47 FPS. The Medium preset also has the most complete data, with minimum and maximum FPS figures of 67 and 90 at 1080p, 54 and 73 at 1440p, and 40 and 54 at 4K.

The High and Ultra presets offer diminishing returns for a significant performance cost. At 1080p, the High preset delivers 59 FPS and Ultra delivers 56 FPS, both very close to each other but below the 60 FPS target. The data suggests that the High preset is not a worthwhile compromise, as it offers only a 3 FPS advantage over Ultra at 1080p. The best experience per the measured rows is achieved by using the Medium preset, which provides a substantial frame rate advantage over higher settings while maintaining a good level of graphical detail.

Resolution Scaling

The data shows a clear and predictable scaling of performance as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with the Medium preset, the average FPS is 78. Moving to 2560x1440, the average FPS drops to 63, a decrease of approximately 19%. At 3840x2160, the average FPS falls to 47, which is a 40% drop from the 1080p result.

This pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For example, with the Low preset, the frame rate drops from 101 FPS at 1080p, to 81 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 60 FPS at 4K. This scaling behavior indicates that the system is heavily GPU-limited, as the frame rate drops proportionally with the increase in pixel count. The CPU, an 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 5700G, is capable of feeding the GPU enough data at lower resolutions, but the GPU's rendering power becomes the bottleneck as the resolution increases.

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial. The RTX 2060 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 256-bit memory bus, is being pushed to its limits at the higher resolutions. The data suggests that for a consistently smooth experience, users should stick to 1080p, where the combination can deliver high frame rates on lower presets and playable rates on medium settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER ranks 2571 out of 3714 tested combos. This places it in the 31st percentile of all tested systems, meaning that roughly 69% of other CPU-GPU pairings deliver better performance in this specific game.

This rank is a reflection of the system's overall capabilities. The CPU, while a solid performer that sits just 0.2% behind the Intel Core i9-9900K in average benchmark scores, is not a top-tier part. Similarly, the GPU, which ranks in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, is a mid-range card from the previous generation. The combined result is a system that can run the game, but it is not optimized for high-end performance or high-resolution play.

The rank of 2571 indicates that users of this combo will need to make compromises. The measured FPS data supports this, showing that achieving a smooth 60 FPS experience requires either a lower resolution or a lower settings preset. This is not a combo for enthusiasts seeking maximum visual fidelity, but rather a balanced setup for mainstream gaming at 1080p.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is a Turing-architecture GPU with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. It has a base clock of 1470 MHz and a boost clock of 1650 MHz. These specifications are crucial for understanding its performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a game known for rendering vast, detailed landscapes.

The 8 GB of VRAM is a significant factor. The game's high-resolution textures and complex geometry can consume a large amount of video memory. The measured data shows that at 4K with the Medium preset, the average FPS is 47, which is playable but not ideal. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s is also a consideration; at higher resolutions, the need to stream textures quickly can become a bottleneck.

The GPU's overall performance is reflected in its benchmark scores. It achieves a Passmark G3D score of 16462 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2011. These results place it in the 62nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18093. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile, is just 0.4% faster, indicating a performance level typical for a mid-range desktop card. The GPU's clock speeds and memory configuration are directly related to the game's results, as they determine how quickly the card can process and display the complex scenes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS, and where available, the minimum and maximum FPS, for each resolution and settings preset combination.

At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 101 FPS. The Medium preset provides a substantial step down in performance, with an average of 78 FPS, and a minimum of 67 and a maximum of 90 FPS. The High preset averages 59 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the slowest, with an average of 56 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 81 FPS. The Medium preset averages 63 FPS, with a minimum of 54 and a maximum of 73 FPS. The High preset delivers an average of 47 FPS, while the Ultra preset is again the slowest, with an average of 45 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset achieves an average of 60 FPS. The Medium preset averages 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 and a maximum of 54 FPS. The High preset drops to an average of 35 FPS, and the Ultra preset is the most demanding, with an average of just 33 FPS.

These numbers clearly illustrate the performance cost of higher resolutions and settings. The jump from Low to Medium at any resolution is significant, but the jump from Medium to High or Ultra is more moderate. The data suggests that for the best balance of smoothness and visual quality, the Medium preset is the optimal choice for this hardware combination.