Microsoft Flight Simulator

Microsoft Flight Simulator is a uniquely demanding title, and the data for the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER shows a configuration that scales predictably with resolution, revealing a system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates at higher settings. The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of how this combo handles the simulation's workload, from the CPU-bound lower settings to the GPU-bound Ultra presets.

Resolution Scaling

The benchmark results show that this combination exhibits classic resolution scaling behavior, with average frame rates dropping as pixel count increases. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 181.3 FPS, which represents the peak performance ceiling for this pairing. Moving to 1440p Low, the average falls to 155.8 FPS, a reduction of approximately 14% from the 1080p figure. At 4K Low, the average is 115 FPS, showing a further 26% drop from the 1440p result.

This pattern indicates that at lower settings, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU sufficiently, and the frame rate is largely dictated by the graphics card's raw throughput. However, the scaling changes character when settings are increased. At High settings, the system produces 112.9 FPS at 1080p, 93.4 FPS at 1440p, and 67.6 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is about 17%, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is about 28%. The larger percentage drop at higher resolutions confirms that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's rendering load is increasing faster than its memory bandwidth or compute capabilities can keep up with, making the GPU the limiting component.

The most demanding preset, Ultra, shows the tightest scaling. The system delivers 105.7 FPS at 1080p, 85.9 FPS at 1440p, and 61.3 FPS at 4K. The difference between 1080p and 1440p is 19%, and between 1440p and 4K is 29%. This data suggests that while the CPU is strong, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck at 4K Ultra, as the frame rate falls well below the 60 FPS threshold that is often considered the minimum for smooth gameplay in a flight simulator. The data shows a consistent trend: as resolution increases, the performance cost of each setting tier becomes more pronounced, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a critical component in this equation, and its specifications directly explain the observed performance. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s. This substantial memory allocation is crucial for Microsoft Flight Simulator, which is known for loading vast amounts of terrain and scenery data. The 16 GB capacity helps ensure that texture streaming does not become a limiting factor at 4K resolution, where memory demands are highest.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 2340 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz, allow for strong sustained performance. The data shows that the GPU can push the simulation to 181.3 FPS at 1080p Low, but this is likely a scenario where the CPU is nearing its limit. The real story is how the GPU's compute power, rated at 44.10 TFLOPS for FP32, handles the increased fidelity of higher settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is stark: 115 FPS versus 61.3 FPS. This 54 FPS gap is almost entirely due to the increased shading, texture, and lighting work the GPU must perform, not the CPU.

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's architecture, Ada Lovelace, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is relevant for a modern title like this. The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is well-utilized, but its performance ceiling is what prevents higher frame rates at 4K Ultra. With an average of 61.3 FPS at that setting, the system is playable, but it is not delivering the high refresh rate experience possible at 1080p. The GPU's role is clearly to provide the graphical headroom, and the data shows that it is a capable performer, but the most demanding settings will stress it at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested combinations in this database, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER pairing ranks 214th out of 1795 combos for this specific game. This places the system in the top 12% of all configurations tested, indicating a high level of performance. The rank reflects a balanced system that can handle the game's demands well, though it is not at the absolute top tier where the most extreme CPUs and GPUs reside.

The CPU itself, the Ryzen 9 5900X, holds a percentile ranking of 90 among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 39453 places it near several close rivals. For instance, it is 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4245P, 0.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700F, but 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS and 1% behind the Intel Core i7-13700. These small deltas show that the CPU is competitively positioned, though it is not a class leader.

The GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, has a percentile ranking of 86 among all GPUs and an average benchmark score of 48704. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, which is 0.7% faster, and the NVIDIA RTX A2000, which is 1.6% slower. The Intel Arc A550M is 2.1% slower, while the NVIDIA RTX A1000 Mobile is 2% faster. These comparisons show that the GPU is in a strong mid-to-high tier, and its performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator is consistent with its overall ranking. The combo's rank of 214 suggests that while the individual components are strong, the pairing does not push into the top 100, likely due to the CPU not being the absolute fastest available for this simulation.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate at 4K with High settings?

A: The average frame rate at 3840x2160 with High settings is 67.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU perform in multi-threaded benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X scores 33150 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 13923 in Cinebench R20 multicore, indicating strong multi-threaded capabilities.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s.

Q: What is the best performance seen at 1080p?

A: The highest average frame rate at 1080p is 181.3 FPS, which is achieved with Low settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all others?

A: This combo ranks 214th out of 1795 tested combinations in Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low setting produces 155.8 FPS, while the Ultra setting produces 85.9 FPS, a difference of 69.9 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The full set of measured results shows a clear progression of performance across resolutions and settings.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates:

• Low: 181.3 FPS average
• Medium: 149.4 FPS average
• High: 112.9 FPS average
• Ultra: 105.7 FPS average

At 2560x1440, the frame rates drop as the pixel count increases:

• Low: 155.8 FPS average
• Medium: 118.9 FPS average
• High: 93.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 85.9 FPS average

At 3840x2160, the system is most challenged, with results indicating a GPU bottleneck:

• Low: 115 FPS average
• Medium: 88.1 FPS average
• High: 67.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 61.3 FPS average

These numbers show that the configuration is versatile, capable of high refresh rates at 1080p and playable frame rates at 4K. The data indicates that for the smoothest experience at 4K, users may prefer High settings over Ultra, as the difference between the two is only 6.3 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is more substantial at 20.5 FPS.