Microsoft Flight Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination delivers a highly playable experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator, with the data showing a clear pattern of GPU-bound performance at higher resolutions and settings. The measured frames per second indicate that this pairing is well-balanced for 1440p gaming, though 4K Ultra demands compromises. This analysis breaks down the measured results, contextualizes the hardware's standing, and provides practical settings guidance based strictly on the benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: What is the overall rank of this CPU and GPU combo for Microsoft Flight Simulator?

A: This specific combo ranks 821 out of 1795 tested combinations (comboRankInGame), placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems for this title.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 25626, sitting 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25706) and 0.4% above the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25532). Its percentile vs. all CPUs is 83.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest competitors in average benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3070 averages 28238, which is 0.6% below the AMD FirePro S7150 (28409) and 0.9% above the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT (27985). Its percentile vs. all GPUs is 72.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1080p gaming according to the data?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields 132.7 FPS, while the Medium preset yields 108 FPS. For a balance of visual quality and performance, Medium is the highest preset that stays well above 100 FPS.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K resolution smoothly?

A: At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 43.4 FPS. The High preset averages 48.6 FPS, and the Medium preset averages 62.4 FPS. Only the Low preset (79.9 FPS) approaches a comfortable 60+ FPS bracket.

Q: What is the difference in FPS between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 108 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 58.9 FPS. This represents a 45.4% drop in average frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest graphical preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this pairing, equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. Its boost clock of 1725 MHz and base clock of 1500 MHz, combined with 5888 shading units, support the heavy geometry and texture loads of a flight simulator. The GPU's 46 RT cores and 184 tensor cores are present, though the measured data does not isolate ray tracing or DLSS performance for this specific title.

The benchmark results show that the RTX 3070's capabilities are stretched by the highest settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low (132.7 FPS) and Ultra (73.7 FPS) is 59 FPS, illustrating the GPU's load scaling with preset complexity. The GPU's 72nd percentile ranking vs. all GPUs indicates it is a solid mid-to-high-tier performer, but the data shows it is not sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 4K Ultra in this simulation. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the tested presets, as no out-of-memory issues are reflected in the FPS figures.

The GPU's performance relative to rivals is tight. It sits just 0.9% above the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT in average benchmark scores, suggesting that in synthetic workloads they are nearly interchangeable. However, the measured FPS in this game show that the RTX 3070 is capable of delivering 60+ FPS at 1440p High, which is a practical target for this hardware.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a consistent scaling pattern across resolutions. At the High preset, the average frame rate moves from 78.1 FPS at 1080p, to 60.4 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 48.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 22.7% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 19.5% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is similar for the Ultra preset: 73.7 FPS at 1080p, 58.9 FPS at 1440p, and 43.4 FPS at 4K.

The scaling from 1440p to 4K is particularly telling. At the Low preset, the drop from 1080p (132.7 FPS) to 1440p (108 FPS) is 18.6%, but the drop to 4K (79.9 FPS) is 26%. This steeper decline at 4K indicates that the GPU becomes the limiting component as pixel count increases. Conversely, at 1080p, the CPU's role is more significant; the Ryzen 7 5700G's 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, help maintain high frame rates, but the data shows that the RTX 3070 still governs the upper limits.

The data suggests that 1440p is the "sweet spot" for this combo. At Medium settings, 1440p yields 85.8 FPS, which is only 20.6% lower than the 1080p Medium result of 108 FPS. This indicates that the system has headroom at 1440p that it does not have at 4K, where even Medium settings drop to 62.4 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

With a rank of 821 out of 1795 tested combos, this pairing sits just below the median of all tested systems for Microsoft Flight Simulator. This position is consistent with the hardware's individual percentiles: the CPU ranks in the 83rd percentile vs. all CPUs, while the GPU ranks in the 72nd percentile vs. all GPUs. The combo rank being lower than both individual percentiles suggests that the pairing is not perfectly optimized for this specific simulation, which is known for being demanding on both processor and graphics card.

The CPU's nearest rivals show that the 5700G is a strong processor, with scores within 0.6% of its closest competitors (AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, Intel Xeon D-2752TER, Intel Core 5 210H, AMD Ryzen 5 7640U). Similarly, the GPU's rivals (AMD FirePro S7150, AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, AMD Radeon R9 M295X) are all within 1.1% of its average score. This indicates that the combo's rank is not due to a weak component, but rather the demanding nature of the game.

The rank of 821 suggests that there are many systems that can outperform this pairing, likely with higher-end GPUs that can handle 4K Ultra settings. However, the measured FPS data shows that this combo is entirely capable of delivering a smooth experience at 1080p and 1440p, which is where the majority of users will play. The data does not indicate any major bottleneck; the CPU and GPU performance are well-matched for the tested settings.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth and visually satisfying experience, the data points to the Medium preset at 1440p as the optimal choice. This setting yields an average of 85.8 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for fluid simulation. Pushing to High at 1440p drops the average to 60.4 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom for complex scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p (58.9 FPS) is borderline, and the data suggests it is not worth the sacrifice in frame rate stability.

At 1080p, the Medium preset (108 FPS) provides an excellent experience, allowing for high detail without compromising smoothness. The High preset (78.1 FPS) is also viable, but the jump to Ultra (73.7 FPS) offers diminishing returns for a 4.4 FPS difference. For users with 4K displays, the Medium preset (62.4 FPS) is the only option that stays above 60 FPS, while the High preset (48.6 FPS) and Ultra preset (43.4 FPS) will require acceptance of lower frame rates.

The data indicates that the Low preset is only necessary for users prioritizing maximum frame rates above all else, as it provides 132.7 FPS at 1080p and 108 FPS at 1440p. However, given the genre's focus on visual detail, the Medium preset offers the best balance of performance and fidelity across all tested resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 132.7 FPS
• Medium: 108 FPS
• High: 78.1 FPS
• Ultra: 73.7 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 108 FPS
• Medium: 85.8 FPS
• High: 60.4 FPS
• Ultra: 58.9 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 79.9 FPS
• Medium: 62.4 FPS
• High: 48.6 FPS
• Ultra: 43.4 FPS

The data shows a clear trend: at 1080p, the system has significant headroom, with all presets above 73 FPS. At 1440p, the Low and Medium presets remain smooth, but High and Ultra dip near the 60 FPS line. At 4K, only the Low and Medium presets reach acceptable average frame rates, while High and Ultra fall below 50 FPS. The largest single-step drop in the entire dataset is from 1080p Low (132.7 FPS) to 1080p Medium (108 FPS), a 24.7 FPS reduction. The smallest drop is from 1440p High (60.4 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (58.9 FPS), a 1.5 FPS difference. This indicates that the Ultra preset at 1440p offers almost no performance cost over High, making it a valid choice for users who want the best visuals without a significant FPS penalty.