Microsoft Flight Simulator
This combination delivers exceptional performance with an average of 137 FPS, perfect for high refresh rate gaming and competitive play.
Performance Analysis
Combining the Intel Core i7-8700K with a AMD Radeon 550X delivers exceptional performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator. At 4K resolution, this setup achieves 102 FPS on average, enabling smooth ultra-high-definition gaming. 1440p performance is excellent at 139 FPS, ideal for high-refresh gaming. 1080p gaming excels with 171 FPS, perfect for competitive play. The Intel Core i7-8700K brings 6 cores, 12 threads, 4.7 GHz boost to handle game logic and physics. Meanwhile, the AMD Radeon 550X with 2 GB VRAM, 1218 MHz boost clock handles rendering duties. Ultra settings are fully playable, delivering 106 FPS without compromise.
Hardware Specifications
Intel Core i7-8700K
AMD Radeon 550X
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for Intel Core i7-8700K + AMD Radeon 550X in Microsoft Flight Simulator
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 78.0 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 81.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 108.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 139.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 107.0 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 112.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 148.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 188.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 134.0 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 139.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 182.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 229.0 |