Microsoft Flight Simulator

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 pairing delivers a playable, though not exceptional, experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator. The data shows a configuration where the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance keeps 1080p frame rates respectable. The combo ranks in the bottom 20% of all tested configurations, indicating that while the hardware is competent, it is outclassed by the majority of systems benchmarked for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best frame rate this combo achieves in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

A: The highest average frame rate recorded is 92.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its closest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40468, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and 0.5% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365. It is 0.6% behind the Intel Core i9-13905H.

Q: Is the RX 6600 more or less powerful than the RTX 3060 Ti according to the data?

A: The RX 6600’s average benchmark score is 25235, which is 0.5% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which has an average score of 25120.

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

A: At 3840x2160 resolution, the average frame rate drops from 51.8 FPS on Low settings to 28 FPS on Ultra settings, a decrease of 23.8 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the frame rate drops significantly from Low (71 FPS) to Ultra (38.9 FPS). This steep decline indicates the GPU is the limiting factor, as the CPU’s workload does not scale proportionally with these settings.

Q: Where does this specific CPU and GPU combination rank among all tested combos?

A: This combo ranks 1495th out of 1795 total tested combinations in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 is built on the RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 23 chip. It operates with a base clock of 1626 MHz and a boost clock of 2491 MHz, with a game clock of 2044 MHz. The GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. This memory configuration is a critical factor in the game's performance, as Microsoft Flight Simulator's detailed scenery can place a significant load on VRAM.

The data indicates that the RX 6600’s role becomes more demanding as settings are increased. At 1080p Low, the GPU has ample headroom to produce 92.2 FPS, but at 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 48.3 FPS. This pattern is consistent with a GPU that is sufficient for lower graphical loads but becomes the primary limiter as the rendering complexity rises. The card’s 1792 shading units and 64 ROPs must process the game's vast geometry and textures, and the performance scaling shows this workload is substantial.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data clearly illustrates how performance scales across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo achieves an average of 92.2 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 Low, the average drops to 71 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it falls to 51.8 FPS. This represents a 40.4 FPS total drop from 1080p to 4K at the lowest settings.

The scaling pattern changes with higher settings. At Ultra settings, the frame rate goes from 48.3 FPS at 1080p to 38.9 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 28 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is more severe at Ultra settings (a 42% reduction) compared to Low settings (a 44% reduction), but the absolute numbers are lower. This indicates that at 4K Ultra, the RX 6600 is heavily constrained, and the Ryzen 7 7700’s computational power cannot compensate for the GPU’s rendering limits. The data suggests that 1440p is the practical ceiling for high-quality play, as the 4K Ultra result falls below the 30 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the comprehensive database of tested hardware combinations for Microsoft Flight Simulator, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and AMD Radeon RX 6600 ranks 1495th out of 1795 configurations. This places it in the lower 17% of all tested systems, which is a clear indicator that this is not a high-performance combination for this specific title.

The CPU itself is a strong performer, ranking in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. Its multi-threaded capabilities are evident in its Cinebench R23 score of 29302 points. However, the GPU, while ranking in the 69th percentile among all GPUs, is the limiting factor. The RX 6600’s average score of 25235 is comparable to the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP and the AMD Radeon 890M, which are not typically associated with high-end gaming. The result is a system that is CPU-rich but GPU-poor, leading to a combo rank that reflects the overall balance of the system rather than the strength of any single component.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following are the exact measured average frame rates for this configuration, broken down by resolution and settings.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 48.3 FPS
• High: 55.7 FPS
• Medium: 69.8 FPS
• Low: 92.2 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 38.9 FPS
• High: 46 FPS
• Medium: 58.1 FPS
• Low: 71 FPS

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 28 FPS
• High: 30.2 FPS
• Medium: 42.2 FPS
• Low: 51.8 FPS

The data shows that at 1080p, the system can handle High settings with a 55.7 FPS average, providing a smooth experience. At 1440p, High settings yield a 46 FPS average, which is still playable. However, at 4K, only Low settings break the 50 FPS mark, and High settings dip to 30.2 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is below 30 FPS, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay. The frame rate deltas between settings are consistent with the GPU’s workload; the jump from Medium to High at 1440p costs 11.9 FPS, while the jump from High to Ultra costs only 7.1 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns on the highest preset.