Can I Run Microsoft Flight Simulator?
Wondering if your PC can run Microsoft Flight Simulator? Released in 2020, it is a very demanding title for modern gaming PCs. Below you can detect your graphics card in the browser and get an exact FPS estimate at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, see how popular GPUs perform, and check the official minimum and recommended system requirements — all without downloading anything.
Will it run on your PC?
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Expected FPS by graphics card
High preset · average FPS · your benchmark may vary by CPU and settings.
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 22 fps | 18 fps | 12 fps |
| RTX 3060 | 41 fps | 33 fps | 23 fps |
| RTX 4060 | 44 fps | 35 fps | 24 fps |
| RX 6700 XT | 51 fps | 41 fps | 28 fps |
| RTX 4070 | 66 fps | 53 fps | 36 fps |
| RTX 4090 | 80 fps | 80 fps | 63 fps |
System requirements
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 10
- CPU
- Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- GPU
- NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570
- RAM
- 8 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 150 GB available space
- VR Support
- SteamVR, Oculus PC, or OpenXR. Keyboard and mouse required
Recommended
- OS
- Windows 10
- CPU
- Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- GPU
- NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590
- RAM
- 16 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 11
- Storage
- 150 GB available space
Microsoft Flight Simulator — frequently asked questions
Can I run Microsoft Flight Simulator on my PC?
Microsoft Flight Simulator is a very demanding game. The fastest way to know is to run the instant in-browser check above — it detects your graphics card and shows your estimated FPS in seconds. You can also compare your GPU against the table below.
What FPS will I get in Microsoft Flight Simulator at 1080p?
On a mainstream RTX 3060 you can expect around 41 FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator at 1080p on high settings. Faster cards push well above 60 FPS; check the full table for your exact GPU.
Can a budget or older GPU run Microsoft Flight Simulator?
An entry-level GTX 1060 6GB gets roughly 22 FPS in Microsoft Flight Simulator at 1080p. Lowering the preset to medium or low improves that further — run the benchmark above for a precise read on your own hardware.
Is the Microsoft Flight Simulator FPS estimate accurate?
Our estimates come from real benchmark data across reference GPUs, interpolated for your card — typically within about 15%. Measured data points are labelled as such, and you can run the in-browser benchmark for a result tuned to your exact PC.
