Can I Run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
Microsoft Game Studios · 2014
Take to the skies in the World’s favourite flight simulator! The multi award winning Microsoft Flight Simulator X lands on Steam for the first time. Take off from anywhere in the world, flying some of the world’s most iconic aircraft to any one of 24,000 destinations.
Can You Run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition?
Pick your CPU, GPU, RAM and OS — we check each one against Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition’s official minimum and recommended requirements.
Your PC
You can run Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition — and then some
Your PC meets the recommended requirements. Expect a great experience.
| 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) | 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) |
| CPU | Core i5-13400 | 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core) | 2.0 Ghz or higher (single core) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| OS | Windows 11 | — | — |
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 X: Steam Edition’s rendering demand. For your exact CPU + GPU, use the finder below.
Budget GPU
GTX 1650 / RX 6500 XT
41 FPS
Low Performance
Mid-range GPU
RTX 4060 / RX 7600
91 FPS
Playable
High-end GPU
RTX 4080 / RX 7900 XTX
174 FPS
Excellent
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Check My PC →Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Steam Edition System Requirements
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
Requirements sourced from the official Steam store listing.
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