Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Developer:
Asobo Studio
Publisher:
Xbox Game Studios
Release date:
19 November 2024 (recently)
User score:
3.9 / 5 (125 votes)
Hardware demand level:
7 / 10 - highly demanding

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Official Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 system requirements for PC

To run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, you'll need at least 16 GB of RAM and 50 GB of free disk space. The game requires a minimum graphics card like the GeForce GTX 970, but for a better experience, the developers recommend using an Radeon RX 5700 XT. As for your CPU, an Core i7-6800K is the minimum, but if you want to crank up the settings and enjoy smoother gameplay, aim for an Core i7-10700K or better.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 5700, 4 GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-6800K / AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
Pass RAM:
16 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit (with latest update)
DirectX:
Version 12

FailRecommended requirements

Pass Graphics card:
GeForce RTX 2080 / Radeon RX 5700 XT, 8 GB VRAM
Pass CPU:
Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Fail RAM:
32 GB RAM
File size:
50 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows 10 64-bit (with latest update)
DirectX:
Version 12

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 performance on your PC


Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 performance on your GPU

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

RTX 3060

GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.8x faster than GeForce GTX 970 and roughly equal in performance to Radeon RX 5700 XT. Your graphics card can run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at recommended settings according to Asobo Studio.



Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 performance on your CPU

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

i5-12400
recommended
Core i7-10700K

Core i5-12400 is 1.8x faster than Core i7-6800K and roughly equal in performance to Core i7-10700K. Your CPU can run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at recommended settings according to Asobo Studio.


FAQ

When was Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 released?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 was released on 19 November 2024.
How much RAM do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
You need a minimum of 16 GB RAM for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Yet, 32 GB or more is recommended for playing comfortably.
How many GB is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 occupies about 50 GB of disk space.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 a demanding game?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a highly demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 7.0 out of 10.

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