Can I Run Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
Asobo Studio · 2020
From gliders and helicopters to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition. The world is at your fingertips.
Can You Run Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
Verdict compares your components against the game’s published requirements using our GPU/CPU benchmark database. Estimates — real performance varies with drivers, settings and cooling.
Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEEstimated using the GamerSpecs performance model. Actual FPS may vary depending on drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.How is this calculated? →Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is a demanding simulation game from 2020. On a mid-range GPU like the RTX 4060 it averages around 86 FPS at 1080p, while budget cards manage roughly 39 FPS and high-end hardware pushes about 163 FPS. Plan on a dedicated graphics card and check the recommended specs below before buying.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
~36–42 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
~75–95 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
~145–180 FPS
Excellent
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Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition System Requirements
The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
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Minimum
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 150 GB available space VR Support: SteamVR, Oculus PC, or OpenXR. Keyboard and mouse required
Recommended
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 150 GB available space
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition — FAQ
Can I run Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?+
On a mid-range GPU like an RTX 4060 you can expect around 86 FPS at 1080p in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition. Budget GPUs get about 39 FPS and high-end GPUs around 163 FPS. Use the checker on this page to test your exact CPU, GPU, RAM and OS against the official requirements.
What are the minimum system requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition?+
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition needs at least a Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 processor, a NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 graphics card, 8GB of RAM, 150 GB available space of storage, running Windows 10.
Can Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition run without a graphics card?+
No — Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is too demanding for integrated graphics. You'll need a dedicated GPU (minimum: NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570).
How much RAM does Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition need?+
Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition officially requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM, with 16GB recommended for smooth performance. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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FPS values displayed on GamerSpecs are estimates. Actual game performance may vary depending on hardware configuration, drivers, cooling, power limits, background applications, and game updates.