Best graphics card for Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition
The cheapest current card for 60 fps at 1080p high in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: ~70 fps (range 56–84, medium confidence, ±20%). For 1440p at 60 fps you need a Radeon RX 9050 4GB, and a GeForce RTX 5060 for 120 fps. 4K at 60 fps starts at the Radeon RX 6700. Model estimate, not measured; data updated 2026-09-24.
Estimate · medium confidence, ±20%For each brand, the slowest (and usually cheapest) current desktop card our model expects to reach each target.
| Target | Any brand | NVIDIA | AMD | Intel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Arc A580 |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6600 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Radeon RX 6600 | Arc A750 |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Radeon RX 9050 4GB | Arc A580 |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 5060 | GeForce RTX 5060 | Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | — |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6700 | GeForce RTX 5050 | Radeon RX 6700 | Arc B580 |
Every current graphics card in Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) 40th Anniversary Edition (high preset)
Estimate · medium confidence, ±20%
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.