PC requirements
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 System Requirements
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs at least AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K, 16 GB RAM and Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970 graphics. For the recommended experience you want AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K, 32 GB RAM and Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i7-6800K | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-10700K |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM | 32 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Radeon RX 5700 or GeForce GTX 970 | Radeon RX 5700 XT or GeForce RTX 2080 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 50 GB available space | 50 GB available space |
| Additional notes | Network Speed of 10 Mbps Bandwidth | Network Speed of 50 Mbps Bandwidth |
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Quick answers
Running Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on PC
Can my PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024?
Compare your CPU, GPU and RAM against the minimum column below. If your parts match or beat every minimum row, the game will launch — though you may need to lower settings. Matching the recommended column is what gets you 60fps at 1080p.
How much storage does Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 need?
50 GB available space
What is the difference between minimum and recommended specs?
Minimum means the game starts and is playable, usually at 30fps on low settings at 1080p. Recommended is the developer's target for a smooth 60fps experience at high settings.