Best Flight Simulators for Low-Performance PCs

X-Plane 11 offers better performance than Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on low-spec PCs.

### Flight Simulators for Potato PCs: Testing Performance with Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and X-Plane 11
* 👋 Welcome back to the channel, where we explore **Swiss desserts** alongside our passion for **flight simulators**, including the latest titles like **Flight Simulator 2020** and **X-Plane 11**.
* 💻 Many viewers have requested recommendations for flight simulators that can run on **lower-end computers**, or "potato PCs," which often struggle with **high-performance games**.
* 🖥 To demonstrate this, I disconnected my RTX 3080 and downgraded my setup to a **basic quad-core processor**, creating a genuinely **poor-performing PC** equivalent to a typical school computer.
* 🕹 I tested Minecraft on this setup, achieving **only 15 frames per second**, indicating the **limitations of such a system for gaming**.
* ✈ Attempting to run Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 revealed that it **failed to meet the minimum requirements**, resulting in **extremely low frame rates** and **frustrating loading times**.
* 🌊 Despite the beautiful graphics, the performance was subpar, with frame rates dropping to **around 10 FPS** while flying a Cessna 152 over Gibraltar.
* 🛩 In contrast, X-Plane 11 provided a **smoother experience**, even on this low-end setup, with **better optimization for weaker PCs** and the added benefit of a **free demo version** to test compatibility.
* 🙏 Thank you for watching, and special thanks to channel members for their support; remember to check out **X-Plane 11** if you're struggling with a **potato PC**!

This Flight Simulator Runs On ANY COMPUTER - EVEN POTATO PCS

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Introduction: Flight Simulators on Low-Spec PCs

The YouTuber introduces the topic of flight simulators playable on low-performance computers.

He mentions high-performance gaming PCs required for most simulators.

Viewer requests for flight simulators compatible with low-spec PCs are highlighted.

The limitations of mobile flight simulators are discussed.

The YouTuber explains the process of creating a low-spec PC for testing.

Testing Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 on a Low-Spec PC

Minecraft performance is tested, showing very low FPS (15 fps).

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 is tested, demonstrating significant performance issues.

The simulator struggles to load, and extremely low frame rates are observed even in the menu.

In-game performance is extremely poor, with approximately 10 FPS.

The lack of a demo version to test compatibility is criticized.

X-Plane 11 is introduced as an alternative flight simulator.

The YouTuber notes X-Plane 11's better optimization for low-end PCs compared to MSFS2020.

X-Plane 11 demonstrates significantly better performance than MSFS2020 on the same low-spec PC.

The graphics are deemed acceptable, and the overall experience is considered playable.

The availability of a free demo version for X-Plane 11 is highlighted as a positive aspect.