Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 pushes modern hardware hard, and AMD Radeon users often wonder whether performance problems are caused by in-sim settings or driver configuration.
In many cases, AMD Adrenalin driver settings play a significant role in frame pacing, smoothness, and stability. Stutters, micro-freezes, and inconsistent performance are often caused by driver features that interfere with how the simulator renders frames.
This guide explains the best AMD Radeon settings for MSFS 2024 and how to optimise performance while maintaining strong visual quality.
Quick Summary
- AMD driver settings can significantly affect frame pacing and stability
- Disable Radeon Chill and Radeon Boost for smoother performance
- Enable Radeon Anti-Lag for improved responsiveness
- Control V-Sync inside MSFS rather than the driver
- Use FSR upscaling carefully to balance clarity and performance
- MSFS performance is often CPU-limited, not GPU-limited
Before You Start
Before adjusting Radeon settings, confirm a few basics:
- Install the latest stable AMD Adrenalin driver
- Enable Windows Game Mode
- Ensure your monitor refresh rate is correct in Windows
- Run MSFS in Fullscreen mode
Then open:
AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition
Navigate to:
Gaming → Add MSFS 2024 profile → Edit settings
Always apply changes per game profile, not global settings.
Best AMD Radeon Settings for MSFS 2024
Radeon Anti-Lag
Setting: Enabled
This reduces input latency and can make camera movement and panning feel more responsive.
In flight simulators, this helps maintain smoother control response.
Radeon Chill
Setting: Disabled
Radeon Chill dynamically lowers frame rate to save power.
In MSFS, this causes:
- Frame pacing instability
- Micro-stutters
- Uneven performance
For flight simulation it should remain disabled.
Radeon Boost
Setting: Disabled
Radeon Boost dynamically lowers resolution during fast motion.
In MSFS, this often causes:
- Visual blur
- Image instability
- Cockpit readability problems
Disable it for consistent visuals.
Radeon Image Sharpening
Setting: Optional
If running native resolution, try:
20–40% sharpening
If using FSR upscaling, sharpening should usually be handled inside the simulator instead.
Avoid stacking both sharpening methods too aggressively.
Wait for Vertical Refresh (V-Sync)
Setting: Off (driver level)
Control V-Sync inside MSFS, not the AMD driver.
Driver-level V-Sync can introduce frame pacing problems.
Enhanced Sync
Setting: Disabled
Enhanced Sync can sometimes improve performance in other games, but in MSFS it frequently causes:
- Frame pacing issues
- Micro-stutter
Leave it disabled unless testing specific scenarios.
Surface Format Optimization
Setting: Enabled
This provides small performance improvements with minimal impact on visual quality.
Safe to enable.
Texture Filtering Quality
Setting: Standard or Performance
MSFS manages most texture quality internally.
Higher driver-level filtering adds unnecessary load without noticeable visual improvement.
Tessellation Mode
Setting: Use Application Settings
Never override tessellation settings in the driver for MSFS.
Let the simulator control this.
OpenGL Triple Buffering
Not used by MSFS.
Microsoft Flight Simulator uses DirectX, so this setting has no effect.
Shader Cache
Leave on default settings.
AMD automatically manages shader caching efficiently.
Frame Rate Target Control (FRTC)
Optional but recommended
Capping frame rate slightly below monitor refresh rate improves frame pacing.
Examples:
58 FPS for a 60Hz display
117 FPS for a 120Hz display
Benefits include:
- Reduced GPU spikes
- Smoother frame pacing
- Lower temperatures
Best In-Sim Settings for AMD GPUs
Driver settings work best when paired with balanced simulator settings.
Upscaling
Use FSR 2 if available.
Recommended modes:
- Quality for 1440p
- Balanced for 4K
Avoid very aggressive scaling, which can blur cockpit instruments.
Render Scale
Avoid reducing render scale below 80%.
Very low render scale causes excessive blur in VR or cockpit displays.
Terrain Level of Detail
Typical range:
100–200 depending on CPU
Higher values increase CPU load significantly.
Object Level of Detail
Recommended range:
100–150
Reduces CPU workload without major visual loss.
Cloud Quality
Recommended settings:
High or Medium
Ultra clouds can heavily impact GPU performance.
Shadow Maps
Recommended:
Medium or High
Ultra shadows are expensive with little visual gain.
Glass Cockpit Refresh Rate
If CPU-limited, set to:
Medium or Low
This improves stability in airliners and complex aircraft.
Common AMD Performance Problems and Fixes
Stuttering Every Few Seconds
Possible causes:
- Radeon Chill enabled
- Background software
- Frame pacing instability
Fix:
- Disable Chill
- Cap FPS
- Close background overlays
Blurry Visuals
Possible causes:
- Radeon Boost enabled
- FSR too aggressive
Fix:
- Disable Boost
- Use FSR Quality mode
High FPS but Feels Unsmooth
Cause:
Fix:
- Cap FPS
- Disable Enhanced Sync
- Use V-Sync inside MSFS
Performance by AMD GPU Tier
RX 6600 / 6650 XT
Best for:
- 1080p High settings
- FSR recommended
RX 6700 XT / 6750 XT
Best for:
- 1440p High
- FSR Quality works well
RX 6800 / 6900 XT
Best for:
- 1440p Ultra mixed settings
- 4K with FSR Balanced
RX 7900 XT / XTX
Best for:
- 4K High or Ultra mix
- Frame cap recommended for stability
Remember: MSFS is heavily CPU-dependent.
Even powerful GPUs will show lower usage if the CPU becomes the bottleneck.
Should You Use Radeon Auto Tuning?
Automatic overclocking is generally not recommended for MSFS.
Flight simulators prioritise:
- Long-term stability
- Consistent clocks
- Smooth frame pacing
Overclock instability may only appear after long flights.
If experimenting:
- Test short sessions first
- Monitor temperatures
- Avoid aggressive voltage changes
Stability always matters more than peak FPS.
After Major MSFS Updates
After the simulator updates, it is helpful to:
- Clear the rolling cache
- Allow shader compilation to rebuild
- Avoid changing many settings at once
- Test performance gradually
Many stutters disappear after the shaders rebuild.
Conclusion
The best AMD Radeon settings for MSFS 2024 prioritise stable frame pacing, consistent performance, and driver simplicity. Disable Radeon Chill and Boost, enable Anti-Lag and Surface Format Optimization, allow MSFS to control most graphics settings, and consider capping frame rate for smoother performance. Combined with balanced in-sim settings, these adjustments can significantly reduce stutters and provide a far smoother experience during long flights.