Microsoft Flight Simulator
AVERAGE FPS
122
excellent
This combination delivers exceptional performance with an average of 122 FPS, perfect for high refresh rate gaming and competitive play.
Performance Analysis
The Intel Core i7-970 paired with NVIDIA ION LE creates outstanding performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator. At 4K resolution, this setup achieves 91 FPS on average, enabling smooth ultra-high-definition gaming. 1440p performance is excellent at 123 FPS, ideal for high-refresh gaming. 1080p gaming excels with 152 FPS, perfect for competitive play. The Intel Core i7-970 brings 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.5 GHz boost to handle game logic and physics. Ultra settings are fully playable, delivering 94 FPS without compromise.
4K Ultra HD
91 FPS
1440p QHD
123 FPS
1080p Full HD
152 FPS
Hardware Specifications
Intel Core i7-970
Cores / Threads
6 / 12
Base Clock
3200 MHz
Boost Clock
3470 MHz
TDP
130W
Socket
Intel Socket 1366
NVIDIA ION LE
VRAM
System Shared System Shared
Base Clock
450 MHz MHz
Boost Clock
—
TDP
20 WW
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for Intel Core i7-970 + NVIDIA ION LE in Microsoft Flight Simulator
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 69.0 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 73.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 97.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 123.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 94.0 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 99.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 131.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 166.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 118.0 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 123.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 162.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 204.0 |