Microsoft Flight Simulator

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination ranks 426th out of 1,795 tested combos, placing it in the top 24% of all systems tested for this game.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score of 25,626 is within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U (25,706, -0.3% delta), Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,532, +0.4% delta), Intel Core 5 210H (25,490, +0.5% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485, +0.6% delta). The 5700G sits essentially at parity with these four processors.

Q: What is the GPU's position relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score of 41,224 is slightly below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (41,441, -0.5% delta), AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41,610, -0.9% delta), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (41,687, -1.1% delta), and NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41,897, -1.6% delta). The 3080 Ti trails these cards by roughly half a percent to 1.6% in aggregate benchmark scores.

Q: What memory configuration does this system use?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G supports dual-channel DDR4 memory with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: Does the CPU have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5700G includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, though this system relies on the discrete RTX 3080 Ti for gaming performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

GPU Role

The RTX 3080 Ti is the primary rendering engine in this configuration, and its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit interface provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory subsystem is critical for Microsoft Flight Simulator, which streams vast amounts of terrain and scenery data. The GPU's base clock of 1365 MHz and boost clock of 1665 MHz, combined with 10,240 shading units and 80 RT cores, indicate a high-end Ampere architecture part built for demanding workloads.

The GPU's FP32 throughput of 34.10 TFLOPS suggests substantial raw compute capability. In Microsoft Flight Simulator, the data shows that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings spans from 95.1 FPS down to 56.2 FPS, a spread of 38.9 FPS. This performance scaling with settings demonstrates that the RTX 3080 Ti has enough headroom to be the limiting component at 4K, whereas at lower resolutions the CPU begins to matter more.

The GPU's 350 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power-hungry, high-performance card. Its launch MSRP is 1,199 USD. The 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die at Samsung's 8 nm process place it clearly in the enthusiast tier of the GeForce 30-series lineup.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how the system scales across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 162.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 132.9 FPS (an 18.1% decrease), and at 4K Low it falls further to 95.1 FPS (a 41.4% decrease from 1080p). This pattern shows that even at Low settings, resolution scaling has a meaningful impact.

For High settings, the progression is 97.0 FPS at 1080p, 74.3 FPS at 1440p (23.4% lower), and 58.9 FPS at 4K (39.3% lower). The Ultra preset follows a similar trajectory: 92.5 FPS at 1080p, 72.3 FPS at 1440p (21.8% lower), and 56.2 FPS at 4K (39.2% lower). The consistency of these percentage drops across settings suggests that resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's capability becomes more relevant, as evidenced by the relatively small gap between Low (162.3 FPS) and Ultra (92.5 FPS) — a 69.8 FPS difference. At 4K, the same settings gap narrows to 38.9 FPS (95.1 vs 56.2), showing that the GPU is saturated and the CPU has less influence on the final frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti achieves rank 426 out of 1,795 tested combos in Microsoft Flight Simulator. This places the system in the 76th percentile of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the systems in the database for this specific game.

The CPU itself sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 25,626. Its nearest rivals — the Ryzen 7 6800U, Xeon D-2752TER, Core 5 210H, and Ryzen 5 7640U — all score within 0.6% of the 5700G, indicating that this processor is competitively positioned in its performance tier.

The GPU also holds the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41,224. Its nearest rival, the RTX 3090, scores 41,441 (just 0.5% higher), meaning the 3080 Ti is virtually tied with the top-end Ampere card in aggregate benchmarks. The combination of two components that each sit at the 83rd percentile of their respective categories yields a strong overall position for this game, though not a top-tier one.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers 162.3 FPS on Low, 129.7 FPS on Medium, 97.0 FPS on High, and 92.5 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium costs 32.6 FPS (20.1% reduction), while Medium to High costs another 32.7 FPS (25.2% reduction). The High to Ultra transition is relatively modest at 4.5 FPS (4.6% reduction).

Moving to 2560x1440, the FPS figures are 132.9 on Low, 103.9 on Medium, 74.3 on High, and 72.3 on Ultra. The Low-to-Medium drop is 29.0 FPS (21.8%), Medium-to-High is 29.6 FPS (28.5%), and High-to-Ultra is just 2.0 FPS (2.7%). This suggests that at 1440p, the jump from High to Ultra has diminishing returns.

At 3840x2160, the measured averages are 95.1 on Low, 74.5 on Medium, 58.9 on High, and 56.2 on Ultra. The Low-to-Medium reduction is 20.6 FPS (21.7%), Medium-to-High is 15.6 FPS (20.9%), and High-to-Ultra is 2.7 FPS (4.6%). The 4K Ultra result of 56.2 FPS is just above the 60 FPS target, indicating that the system can handle 4K but with some compromise.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p gameplay, the Low preset at 162.3 FPS provides a very high frame rate experience. However, the Medium preset at 129.7 FPS still exceeds 120 FPS, offering a better visual quality while maintaining excellent smoothness. The High preset at 97.0 FPS remains above 90 FPS, making it a viable choice for players who prioritize visuals. The Ultra preset at 92.5 FPS is the most visually rich option and still delivers a fluid experience above 90 FPS.

At 1440p, the Low preset delivers 132.9 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 103.9 FPS remains well above 100 FPS and represents a strong balance of quality and speed. The High preset at 74.3 FPS is acceptable for most players, while Ultra at 72.3 FPS offers nearly identical performance with slightly better visuals. Given the small difference between High and Ultra at this resolution, Ultra is the better choice if visual fidelity matters.

For 4K gaming, the situation changes. The Low preset at 95.1 FPS provides the smoothest experience, but the Medium preset at 74.5 FPS still offers a solid frame rate. The High preset at 58.9 FPS dips below 60 FPS, which may be noticeable to some players. The Ultra preset at 56.2 FPS is the most demanding option, and the data suggests that players targeting a locked 60 FPS at 4K should use Medium or lower. Those with VRR displays could tolerate High or Ultra, given the small difference between them. The measured rows indicate that Medium at 4K provides the best balance, delivering 74.5 FPS while maintaining reasonable visual quality.