Best GPU for Flight Simulator — Ireland

The best GPU for Flight Simulator right now is the GeForce RTX 5090, balancing performance, its 32GB of VRAM and current market price.

Modern flight sims are heavy on high-resolution scenery and photogrammetry, rewarding strong performance paired with a generous VRAM buffer for detailed textures.

New

Top Pick

Best fit for Flight Simulator among in-stock new GPUs, ranked on the specs that matter for this workload.

GeForce RTX 5090

32 GB GDDR7 · Performance 100/100

€498

GPU comparison and selection table
GPU Name	Performance Normalized benchmark score vs. the fastest GPU in our database (100%). Aggregated from 3DMark-style results across multiple tests.	Value Score	VRAM	Price
GeForce RTX 5090NVIDIA	100/100	0.329	32 GB	€498
GeForce RTX 4090NVIDIA	72/100	0.296	24 GB	€2,682
GeForce RTX 5080NVIDIA	67/100	0.440	16 GB	€1,377
Radeon RX 7900 XTXAMD	56/100	0.367	24 GB	€1,321
GeForce RTX 3090 TiNVIDIA	44/100	0.144	24 GB	€2,190

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Used

Top Pick

Best fit for Flight Simulator among in-stock used or refurbished GPUs, ranked on the specs that matter for this workload.

GeForce RTX 5080

16 GB GDDR7 · Performance 67/100

€4,792

GPU comparison and selection table
GPU Name	Performance Normalized benchmark score vs. the fastest GPU in our database (100%). Aggregated from 3DMark-style results across multiple tests.	Value Score	VRAM	Price
GeForce RTX 5090NVIDIA	100/100	0.329	32 GB	€498
GeForce RTX 4090NVIDIA	72/100	0.296	24 GB	€4,427Used€2,682
GeForce RTX 5080NVIDIA	67/100	0.440	16 GB	€4,792Used €1,377
GeForce RTX 4080NVIDIA	55/100	0.302	16 GB	€3,606Used €1,580
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPERNVIDIA	50/100	0.411	16 GB	€3,528Used €1,437

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best GPU for Flight Simulator?

Right now the GeForce RTX 5090 is our top pick for Flight Simulator, with 32GB of VRAM. The full ranking above updates live from current market prices, so the best value can shift as deals appear.

How much VRAM do I need for Flight Simulator?

For Flight Simulator we recommend at least 12GB of VRAM. Cards below that can work but will force compromises, so every GPU ranked above meets that floor.

Should I buy a new or used GPU for Flight Simulator?

A used card can stretch your budget for Flight Simulator, and we list the best used picks separately above. Just weigh the lower price against the lack of warranty and unknown wear.