Can I Run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a demanding, GPU-heavy title — you'll want a higher-end card to hit high frame rates.Here's estimated FPS across real graphics cards at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, and the minimum card you'd want for a smooth 60 FPS.
FPS by GPU
Estimated average frame rates assuming a capable CPU, from the same model that powers the live WillItGame analyzer. Real numbers vary with settings, drivers, and the rest of your build.
| GPU | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 160 | 120 | 80 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 80 | 58 | 35 |
| Radeon RX 6800 | 80 | 58 | 35 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 80 | 58 | 35 |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary | 45 | 32 | 18 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | 45 | 32 | 18 |
| GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | 45 | 32 | 18 |
| Radeon RX 6500M | 45 | 32 | 18 |
| Radeon RX 560 XT | 45 | 32 | 18 |
| Arc A370M | 22 | 16 | 9 |
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Can I run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Most likely, yes — Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a demanding, GPU-heavy title — you'll want a higher-end card to hit high frame rates. You'll want at least a Radeon RX 7600 for a smooth 60 FPS at 1080p. Run your exact specs through WillItGame for a precise answer, including any CPU bottleneck.
What GPU do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at 1440p?
For a steady 60 FPS at 1440p, aim for at least a GeForce RTX 5090 or equivalent.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 more CPU or GPU intensive?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a demanding, GPU-heavy title — you'll want a higher-end card to hit high frame rates. That said, no GPU can outrun a weak CPU — WillItGame checks your specific CPU/GPU pairing for the actual bottleneck instead of guessing from the GPU alone.
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