Microsoft Flight Simulator
This combination delivers exceptional performance with an average of 145 FPS, perfect for high refresh rate gaming and competitive play.
Performance Analysis
Combining the Intel Core i7-8700 with a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers exceptional performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator. At 4K resolution, this setup achieves 108 FPS on average, enabling smooth ultra-high-definition gaming. 1440p performance is excellent at 147 FPS, ideal for high-refresh gaming. 1080p gaming excels with 181 FPS, perfect for competitive play. The Intel Core i7-8700 brings 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.6 GHz boost to handle game logic and physics. Meanwhile, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 with 8 GB VRAM, 2497 MHz boost clock handles rendering duties. Ultra settings are fully playable, delivering 112 FPS without compromise.
Hardware Specifications
Intel Core i7-8700
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for Intel Core i7-8700 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 in Microsoft Flight Simulator
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 82.0 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 86.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 115.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 147.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 113.0 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 118.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 157.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 199.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 141.0 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 147.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 193.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 243.0 |
Microsoft Flight Simulator with RTX 5060 + Other CPUs
See how Microsoft Flight Simulator performs with the same GPU but different processors.