Flight Simulator X System Requirements: Can You Run It?

Flight Simulator X
Developer:
Xbox Game Studios
Publisher:
Dovetail Games
Release date:
17 October 2006 (18 years ago)
User score:
4.3 / 5 (59 votes)
Hardware demand level:
0.1 / 10 - not demanding
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Official Flight Simulator X system requirements for PC

To run Flight Simulator X, you'll need at least 2 GB of RAM and 30 GB of free disk space. As for your CPU, an Celeron E3300 is the minimum.

PassMinimum requirements

Pass Graphics card:
DirectX®9 compliant video card or greater, 256 MB video RAM or higher, Shader Model 1.1 or higher (Laptop versions of these chipsets may work but are not supported. Updates to your video and sound card drivers may be required)
Pass CPU:
2.0 Ghz or higher (single core)
Pass RAM:
2 GB RAM
File size:
30 GB available space
Operating system:
Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later
DirectX:
Version 9.0c

Flight Simulator X performance on your PC

Flight Simulator X performance on your GPU

GeForce RTX 3060's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

RTX 3060
minimum
Any
60 fps @ medium
1920×1080
60 fps @ high
1920×1080
60 fps @ ultra
1920×1080

Your GPU can run Flight Simulator X at minimum settings according to Xbox Game Studios.

Projected FPS in various settings and resolutions

Flight Simulator X FPS calculator: average frames per second on GeForce RTX 3060 (according to our approximations). FPS may vary depending on your operating system and other factors.

medium settings / 1080p
95−100
high settings / 1080p
90−95
ultra settings / 1080p
65−70

Flight Simulator X performance on your CPU

Core i5-12400's performance compared to the game's official system requirements.

i5-12400

Core i5-12400 is 24.4x faster than Celeron E3300. Your CPU can run Flight Simulator X at minimum settings according to Xbox Game Studios.

FAQ

When was Flight Simulator X released?
Flight Simulator X was released on 17 October 2006.
How much RAM do I need for Flight Simulator X?
You need a minimum of 2 GB RAM for Flight Simulator X.
How many GB is Flight Simulator X?
Flight Simulator X occupies about 30 GB of disk space.
Is Flight Simulator X a demanding game?
Flight Simulator X is a not demanding game, with a hardware requirement score rated 0.1 out of 10.

Community ratings

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4.3 59 votes

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