PC requirements
Microsoft Flight Simulator System Requirements
Microsoft Flight Simulator needs at least Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 graphics. For the recommended experience you want Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X, 16 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590 graphics.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i5-4460 | AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 770 | AMD Radeon RX 570 | NVIDIA GTX 970 | AMD Radeon RX 590 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 150 GB available space | 150 GB available space |
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Quick answers
Running Microsoft Flight Simulator on PC
Can my PC run Microsoft Flight Simulator?
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 need?
150 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.