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
Deterministic estimates based on Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
34 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
76 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
144 FPS
Excellent
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Check My PC →Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition System Requirements
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.
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