How can I check my framerate in Microsoft Flight Simulator?

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I finally got Microsoft Flight Simulator to run, and I want to figure out how badly it performs on my computer (the sim informs me every launch that my specs are sub-minimum). How can I check my framerate in the sim?



Best Answer

You can switch on FPS display in developer settings (Options -> General -> Developers -> enable Developer mode -> new menu bar appears -> Options -> Display FPS). However, its a rather huge overlay and probably not what you want.




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How do I check my FPS in Flight Simulator 2020?

Monitoring the frame rate is a way to assess the performance in Flight Simulator X. Press SHIFT+Z two times to display the frame-rate counter.

How do I check my game frame rate?

Boot up your game and press the Windows + G keys to open the Windows 10 counter. Go to the Performance section to see the new frame rate counter -- you'll see a small box on your display that will show your PC's performance data.

How much FPS will I get on Flight Simulator?

The studio confirmed that Xbox Series X will run Microsoft Flight Simulator in 4K while Xbox Series S will render it in 1080p. Both consoles will run in 30fps on most TVs, though it will be possible to play with an unlocked framerate on variable refresh rate monitors.

How do I turn on FPS in MSFS?

You can switch on FPS display in developer settings (Options -> General -> Developers -> enable Developer mode -> new menu bar appears -> Options -> Display FPS).



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Answer 2

You also have the option of using the Steam overlay (if that's where you bought it), some third party software such as FRAPS, or the overlay that comes from your GPU software (GeForce Experience or Radeon Overlay), as others have mentioned.

Answer 3

If you're playing on Steam, then as per this link, enabling the FPS option in steam before the game is opened worked for me:

Valve recently added an FPS counter to Steam’s in-game overlay. In Steam (while no games are running), just head to Steam > Settings > In-Game and then pick a position for the FPS display from the “In-game FPS counter” dropdown.

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