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
This Intel Xeon 656 and NVIDIA ION combination offers impressive 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 124 FPS, ideal for high-refresh gaming. 1080p gaming excels with 153 FPS, perfect for competitive play. The Intel Xeon 656 brings 20 cores, 40 threads, 4.8 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
124 FPS
1080p Full HD
153 FPS
Hardware Specifications
Intel Xeon 656
Cores / Threads
20 / 40
Base Clock
2900 MHz
Boost Clock
4800 MHz
TDP
210W
Socket
Intel Socket 4710
NVIDIA ION
VRAM
System Shared System Shared
Base Clock
450 MHz MHz
Boost Clock
—
TDP
20 WW
FPS Benchmarks by Resolution & Settings
Performance data for Intel Xeon 656 + NVIDIA ION in Microsoft Flight Simulator
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 69.0 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 72.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 97.0 |
| 3840x2160 | Low | 124.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 95.0 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 100.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 132.0 |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 167.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 119.0 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 124.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 163.0 |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 205.0 |