Want to take to the skies in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 and witness some truly breathtaking views of our planet? You're going to need the best graphics card for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 as well as a capable processor. We've rounded up some awesome CPUs that span multiple price ranges.
Choosing the best CPU for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Are you looking for the best experience in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020? You'll want to choose either the AMD Ryzen 3900X (opens in new tab) or Intel Core i9-10900K (opens in new tab), depending on whether you prefer AMD or Intel. It's worth noting that these processors will provide similar experiences, so it largely comes down to price, brand loyalty, and which socket your motherboard has.
For more budget-conscious gamers, you'll want to save a little and install the AMD Ryzen 7 3800X (opens in new tab) or Intel Core i7-10700K (opens in new tab) inside your PC. Should you have a compatible motherboard, you'll be able to fire up Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 with no problem at all.
Rich Edmonds is Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him over on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.
