MSFS 2024 FPS: What’s Limiting You? (CPU vs GPU Bottleneck Test)

n this MSFS 2024 FPS test, I show you how to identify whether your system is CPU limited or GPU limited using real in-sim stress tests. If your performance is inconsistent, this will help you diagnose what’s actually holding you back. n this video, I demonstrate five practical screen stress tests inside Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 to deliberately push CPU and GPU load in different ways. Rather than guessing which setting affects what, we look directly at the developer FPS counter and model real-world bottlenecks. My system (for reference): CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D GPU: RTX 4080 Super 64GB DDR5 RAM NVMe storage Yes — this is a powerful CPU. But even here, I can still model CPU pressure under the right conditions. That’s the key point: it’s not just about hardware — it’s about how you stress it. If you’ve ever wondered: Why FPS drops in bad weather Why heavy airports behave differently Why turning one setting tanks performance Or whether you should upgrade CPU or GPU next This will help you understand what’s really happening. I’d love to know: What are your system specs and what do you find hits your FPS hardest? CPU load? GPU load? VRAM? Terrain LOD? Drop your setup and findings in the comments. This is part of an ongoing MSFS performance tuning series focused on real diagnostics rather than guesswork. M5DCECUOCPXIOXXR