Microsoft Flight Simulator System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Microsoft Flight Simulator
Developer:
Asobo Studio
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Release date:
18 August 2020 (4 years ago)
User score:
4.2 / 5 (1857 votes)
Hardware demand level:
4.2 / 10 - fairly demanding
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Official Microsoft Flight Simulator system requirements for PC

To run Microsoft Flight Simulator, you'll need at least 8 GB of RAM and 150 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 770, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an GeForce GTX 970. As for your CPU, an Core i5-4460 is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i5-8400 or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570, 2 GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200
Pass RAM:
8 GB RAM
File size:
150 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

PassRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590, 4 GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
150 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10, 64-bit
DirectX:
Version 11

Microsoft Flight Simulator performance on your PC

Microsoft Flight Simulator performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
recommended
GeForce GTX 970
30 fps @ low
1366×768
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080
60 fps @ QHD
2560×1440
60 fps @ epic
3840×2160

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.8x faster than GeForce GTX 970. Your graphics card can run Microsoft Flight Simulator at recommended settings according to Asobo Studio.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Microsoft Flight Simulator FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

low settings / 768p
95−100
medium settings / 1080p
95−100
high settings / 1080p
95−100
ultra settings / 1080p
95−100
QHD / 1440p
95−100
4K / 2160p
95−100

Microsoft Flight Simulator performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400
recommended
Core i5-8400

Core i5-12400 is 2.1x faster than Core i5-8400. Your CPU can run Microsoft Flight Simulator at recommended settings according to Asobo Studio.

FAQ

When was Microsoft Flight Simulator released?
Microsoft Flight Simulator was released on 18 August 2020.
How much RAM do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator?
You need a minimum of 8 GB RAM for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Yet, 16 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Microsoft Flight Simulator?
Microsoft Flight Simulator occupies about 150 GB of disk space.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator a demanding game?
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a fairly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 4.2 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.2 1857 votes

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