4K · Ultra · Photogrammetry

PC for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024

The whole planet, streamed. Pure simulation: a CPU with plenty of cache, 64 GB of RAM and a fast SSD matter just as much as the graphics card.

The requirements that actually matter

To get started
RTX 5070 + 32 GB for 1440p high
Recommended
RTX 5080 + Ryzen 9 9950X3D + 64 GB for 4K ultra
Test settings
4K · Ultra · Photogrammetry
COCKPIT 9950X3D

Our pick for Flight Sim

COCKPIT 9950X3D

Made for sim: a monster CPU, 64 GB and room for the whole planet.

0 FPS at 1440p0 FPS at 4K

€3,899

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Flight Sim FPS on every rig

Estimated average on max settings. Bars show 1440p; the small number is 4K.

  1. ROOKIE RTX 5060 Ti€1,14900 4K
  2. FRAG 600 RTX 5070€1,69900 4K
  3. TARNISHED RTX 5070 Ti€2,19900 4K
  4. STEALTH ITX RTX 5070€2,39900 4K
  5. HELLWALKER RTX 5080€3,29900 4K
  6. COCKPIT 9950X3D€3,89900 4K
  7. NIGHT CITY RTX 5090€4,99900 4K
  8. CREATOR X Core Ultra 9€5,79900 4K
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 running on a gaming PCMicrosoft Flight Simulator 2024 running on a gaming PC

Frequently asked questions

How much RAM does Flight Simulator 2024 need?

We recommend 64 GB for 4K ultra with dense traffic and photogrammetry.