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X-Plane 11

X-Plane 11

81/100
5 ratings2017Easy to run

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X-Plane 11 FPS by GPU

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1080p performance

X-Plane 11 estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps901 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps951 fps773 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps838 fps681 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps815 fps662 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps962 fps770 fps625 fps
RTX 3070999 fps877 fps702 fps570 fps
RTX 4060991 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 3060849 fps679 fps543 fps442 fps
GTX 1660 Super616 fps492 fps394 fps320 fps

1440p performance

X-Plane 11 estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps966 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps911 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps855 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps832 fps676 fps
RTX 4070999 fps892 fps713 fps579 fps
RX 7800 XT982 fps785 fps628 fps510 fps
RTX 3080955 fps764 fps611 fps497 fps
RTX 4060 Ti902 fps722 fps577 fps469 fps
RTX 3070823 fps658 fps526 fps428 fps
RTX 4060743 fps594 fps475 fps386 fps
RTX 3060637 fps509 fps408 fps331 fps
GTX 1660 Super462 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps

4K performance

X-Plane 11 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps951 fps761 fps618 fps
RTX 4090999 fps883 fps706 fps574 fps
RX 7900 XTX991 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 5080934 fps747 fps598 fps486 fps
RTX 4080 Super877 fps702 fps562 fps456 fps
RTX 4070 Ti693 fps555 fps444 fps361 fps
RTX 4070594 fps475 fps380 fps309 fps
RX 7800 XT524 fps419 fps335 fps272 fps
RTX 3080509 fps408 fps326 fps265 fps
RTX 4060 Ti481 fps385 fps308 fps250 fps
RTX 3070439 fps351 fps281 fps228 fps
RTX 4060396 fps317 fps254 fps206 fps
RTX 3060340 fps272 fps217 fps177 fps
GTX 1660 Super246 fps197 fps158 fps128 fps

Minimum Hardware

Graphics Card
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DirectX 11-capable video card from NVIDIA or AMD w/512 MB VRAM

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Processor
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Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 CPU with 2 or more cores, or AMD equivalent

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Memory
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8 GB

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About

X-Plane 11, released in 2017, is a highly detailed flight simulation game that excels in delivering an immersive flying experience. Known for its realistic graphics and features, the game offers an intuitive user interface alongside 3D cockpits, stunning effects, and 3D sound. With living airports and expansive worldwide scenery, X-Plane 11 stands out as one of the most advanced simulators in the genre.

When it comes to PC performance, X-Plane 11 is relatively accessible but can still be demanding with its high-fidelity graphics. To achieve a smooth gaming experience with good FPS, players should consider using at least an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 400, although mid-tier GPUs are recommended for higher settings. With 8 GB RAM as the minimum requirement, players can optimize their performance by adjusting graphics settings to find the best balance between visual fidelity and frame rates.

If you're a fan of flight simulation and looking for a rich, engaging experience, X-Plane 11 comes highly recommended, especially given its favorable rating of 80/100. The combination of impressive performance benchmarks and realistic gameplay makes it a must-try for simulation enthusiasts.

Performance profile

March 2017 release. X-Plane 11 was built around the GTX 10-series / RX Vega era. Current-gen mid-range cards (RTX 4060 / RX 7600) are overkill at 1080p and handle 1440p Ultra comfortably.

Simulation titles like X-Plane 11 are heavily CPU-dependent — physics, AI and world state dominate the frame budget. Prioritise a CPU with strong single-thread performance and fast RAM over raw GPU power.

Extremely light — X-Plane 11 runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

NA

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