Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIAGTX 970AMDRX 5700
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 5 2600
- RAM
- 16 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 System Requirements
- 50 GB
- Windows 10
- Steam Deck: Unsupported
- No Mac version
- Out 11/19/2024
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- NVIDIARTX 2080AMDRX 5700 XT
- CPU
- AMDRyzen 7 2700XIntelCore i7-10700K
- RAM
- 32 GB
- VRAM
- 8 GB
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is a moderately demanding game. If performance drops, lower shadows and view distance first, then reduce texture quality to ease VRAM pressure.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pGTX 970Below an RTX 3060
- Recommended60 FPS · 1080pRX 5700 XTBelow an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSRTX 50701.7× an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSRTX 5060 Ti1.4× an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSRTX 5070 Ti2.1× an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
NVIDIARTX 2080AMDRX 5700 XTCPU
AMDRyzen 7 2700XIntelCore i7-10700K
RAM
32 GB
VRAM
8 GB
Settings
High
If 60 FPS is unstable, lower shadows to Medium or reduce view distance first.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | NVIDIAGTX 970AMDRX 5700 | NVIDIARTX 2080AMDRX 5700 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT | NVIDIARTX 5070AMDRX 7800 XT | NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT | NVIDIARTX 5070 TiAMDRX 9070 XT |
| CPU | AMDRyzen 5 2600 | AMDRyzen 7 2700XIntelCore i7-10700K | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600IntelCore i3-12100 | AMDRyzen 5 5600XIntelCore i5-13400 | AMDRyzen 5 5600XIntelCore i5-13400 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
| Upscaling | — | — | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | DLSS Quality / FSR Quality | DLSS Balanced / FSR Balanced | DLSS Balanced / FSR Balanced |
| Ray tracing | — | — | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
| Frame gen | — | — | — | — | On | On |
Storage: 50 GB available space · DirectX: Version 12
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ≈ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1080p
NVIDIARTX 5050AMDRX 7600
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 5060 TiAMDRX 7700 XT
Laptops that run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500MAMDRadeon 890Mor better
- 60 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 5050 LaptopAMDRX 7700Sor better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 4080 Laptopor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 4080 Laptopor better
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Unsupported
Valve tested it: the game does not run on Steam Deck.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on consoles
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is Windows only.
FAQ
How many GB is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
The PC version needs about 50 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
GTX 970 / RX 5700, Ryzen 5 2600X / i7-6800K, 16 GB RAM, Windows 10. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches the minimum (30 FPS at 1080p), but not 60 FPS at 1080p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 60 FPS at 1080p, but not 60 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
For the minimum you need a laptop with Radeon 890M, RTX 3050 Laptop, RX 6500M or better. For 60 FPS at 1080p: RTX 5050 Laptop, RX 7700S.
Can you play Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Steam Deck?
Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Mac?
No. On Steam, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is Windows only.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system