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Can I run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024's official minimum spec names the Radeon RX 5700 and Ryzen 5 2600X with 16 GB RAM; its recommended spec the Radeon RX 5700 XT. The cheapest card at the UK shops we track that meets our 1080p High estimate is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10 (PcNova); for 1440p High it's the RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62 (PcNova).
Estimates, not benchmarks. We map the publisher's minimum / recommended specs onto SpecPrice's performance scores (GPU: RTX 4060 = 100; CPU: Ryzen 5 7600X = 100). Prices , UK shops only.
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Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 official PC requirements
| Tier | Graphics | Processor | RAM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum 1080p Low | Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K | 16 GB |
| Recommended 1080p High | Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K | 32 GB |
Publisher notes
Minimum: Network Speed of 10 Mbps Bandwidth
Recommended: Network Speed of 50 Mbps Bandwidth
Source: Steam store page (official requirements, appdetails API, region gb), fetched 2026-10-17.
What you need at each setting
At 1080p High, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs a GPU score of about 88: the 15th most demanding of the 59 games we cover. Games with the closest GPU and CPU needs: Hogwarts Legacy, The Last of Us Part I, Grand Theft Auto V (Enhanced), ARC Raiders.
| Target | GPU score needed | CPU score needed | Cheapest GPU that meets it | Cheapest CPU that meets it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p Low (minimum) | ~41 4 GB VRAM | ~43 16 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | AMD Ryzen 3 4100 £51.99 · AWD-IT |
| 1080p High | ~88 8 GB VRAM | ~52 32 GB RAM | RTX 3060 12GB £252.10 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 1440p High | ~141 8 GB VRAM | ~52 32 GB RAM | RX 9060 XT 16GB £392.62 · PcNova | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
| 4K High | ~238 12 GB VRAM | ~52 32 GB RAM | RX 9070 XT £799.99 · Scan | Intel Core i3-12100F £79.97 · Laptops Direct |
Cheapest GPUs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at 1080p High
Cheapest GPUs at 1440p High
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB score 155 16 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti EAGLE MAX OC 16G Graphics Card - 16GB GDD
RX 9070 XT score 245 16 GB
PowerColor Radeon RX 9070 XT HELLHOUND Resonance Ed. 16GB GDDR6 Graphics Card, RDNA4, 4096
FAQ
What are the minimum PC requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970; AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K; 16 GB RAM (official, from Steam store page (official requirements).
What are the recommended specs for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080; AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K; 32 GB RAM.
What is the cheapest graphics card that runs Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
For the minimum spec (1080p Low), the cheapest card we price at UK shops is the RTX 3060 12GB at £252.10, which also meets 1080p High. Older or entry cards we don't price can also meet the minimum: see the official list above.
What GPU do I need for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 at 1440p?
About 141 on our GPU score (RTX 4060 = 100) with 8 GB of VRAM for 1440p High. Cheapest that meets it at UK shops: RX 9060 XT 16GB at £392.62.
How much RAM does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 need?
16 GB for the minimum spec and 32 GB for High settings, per the publisher.
More
How it works: method and limits. Prices: cheapest current new listing per model at AWD-IT, Box, GamingKit, Laptops Direct, Novatech, PCHUB.UK, PcNova, Scan.