Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 System Requirements
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, released Nov 19, 2024, is a simulation game from Asobo Studio. Its recommended spec points at AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics with an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.
Official System Requirements
The minimum specs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 5 2600X-class processor, 16 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.
The recommended specs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 call for AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT-class graphics, AMD Ryzen 7 2700X-class processor, 32 GB of RAM and 50 GB of storage.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Storage | 50 GB | 50 GB |
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Best GPU for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Full GPU guide →Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's stated graphics card is roughly AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT level. The current sweet spot is the Intel Arc B580, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Arc B570
~$220Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
Intel Arc B580
~$250Intel Arc B580 adds headroom with 12GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
~$560NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 leaves plenty of margin with 12GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Best CPU for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Full CPU guide →Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's stated processor is roughly AMD Ryzen 7 2700X level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.
Budget
Intel Core i3-14100F
~$110Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.
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Recommended
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
~$80AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
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Performance
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
~$110AMD Ryzen 5 5600 leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.
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Recommended PC build for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
Full build guide →Want the whole tower speced out? Our Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.
Can these parts run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
- Can the Intel Arc B580 run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
- Yes. The Intel Arc B580 meets or beats Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
- Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
- Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 meets or beats Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's AMD Ryzen 7 2700X recommendation, so 1080p should run smoothly.
FAQ
- What is the cheapest GPU for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
- Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
- Which CPU should I get for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
- How much RAM does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 need?
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 lists 32 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
- Is a AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT still enough for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
- It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.