Can I Run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
Microsoft Game Studios · 2014
Our verdict
Runs on almost any PC
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Check your own PC ↓Estimated FPS at 1080p
GAMERSPECS ESTIMATEOn a mid-range RTX 4060 or RX 7600, Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition runs easily at 1080p; a budget GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT runs easily, and a high-end RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX runs easily.
The publisher states no target settings for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, so figures assume High, the usual target of a recommended spec.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
120+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Great
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
300+ FPS
Light game
High (assumed from the recommended spec) · native
Excellent
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Check My PC →What limits performance in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
The graphics card, but only on older or budget hardware: any recent card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
Graphics card (GPU)
Not a limit
Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p.
Processor (CPU)
No measured limit
We couldn't place the publisher's processor requirement ("2.0 Ghz or higher (single core)") on our scale. We have no measured processor limit for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, so the frame rates on this page assume your processor isn't holding the graphics card back.
Video memory (VRAM)
256 MB (min. spec)
The minimum spec lists 256 MB of video memory, less than any current graphics card has, so it won't limit you.
Settings to lower first in Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition
- 1Nothing, on a dedicated graphics card: even a budget card holds 60 FPS at 1080p.
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Can You Run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
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We couldn't compare your graphics card or processor; compare them with the publisher's list below.
Wrong result? Tell us| Component | Your PC | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| GPU | GeForce RTX 4060 | DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required) | Not listed |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core) | Not listed |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | Not listed |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later | Not listed |
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The official minimum and recommended PC specs for Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition, component by component.
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later |
| Processor | 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core) |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required) |
| DirectX | Version 9.0c |
| Storage | 30 GB available space |
The publisher lists no recommended specs.
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Minimum
OS *: Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later Processor: 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core) Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required) DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space Additional Notes: Broadband internet connection required for multiplayer features
Source: Steam
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition — FAQ
Can I run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?+
Runs on almost any PC. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p. 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 X: Steam Edition?+
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition needs at least a 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core) processor, a DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required) graphics card, 2 GB of RAM, 30 GB available space of storage, running Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later.
Can Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition run without a graphics card?+
Yes. Even Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics runs smoothly at 1080p, and AMD's Radeon 780M runs easily.
How much RAM does Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition need?+
Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition officially requires a minimum of 2 GB of RAM. 16GB is a comfortable amount for modern gaming overall.
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