Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 just released Sim Update 3 Beta (1.5.25), and I’ve paired it with the brand-new NVIDIA 580.97 driver to see how performance stacks up. In this video, I run a full performance review — testing FPS, frame times, VRAM usage, and smoothness during takeoff, cruise, and landing.
If you’ve been wondering whether SU3 Beta 1.5.25 improves performance or if the new 580.97 driver actually helps with stutters, this test will give you the answers. I’ll compare results in photogrammetry cities, heavy airport scenery, and during approach where smoothness matters most.
As a real pilot and flight simmer, I’ll also share practical insights on how these updates affect landing consistency, frametime stability, and VRAM headroom so you can decide if it’s worth updating now.
Route: TQPF-TNCM-TFFJ-TFFG-TQPF
Specs
CPU: Intel i7-12700K
GPU: RTX 3080 Ti
RAM: 64GB DDR5
Resolution: 1440p @ 60Hz
DX12 + Tobii Eye Tracker 5
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00:00 Intro
03:20 Taxi Start
05:20 Departure
07:00 Cruise
11:50 Sideslip!
13:00 Landing St. Maarten
14:05 Departing St. Maarten
16:25 Cruise
17:50 Driver Discussion
21:25 Approaching St. Barts
22:45 How NOT to Land!
28:00 Departing St. Barts / Wife Phone Call
28:50 I'm Back!
29:50 Cruise Climb Example
32:25 Cruise / Piper Dakota
38:00 Approaching Grand Case
39:10 I didn't Learn!
39:45 Smooth!
42:30 Departing Grand Case
44:30 Cruise Climb 2
46:00 Approaching Anguilla
47:40 Stutter!
50:00 Final Anguilla
51:50 Taxi & Discussion
53:30 Drivers!
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 just released Sim Update 3 Beta (1.5.25), and I’ve paired it with the brand-new NVIDIA 580.97 driver to see how performance stacks up. In this video, I run a full performance review — testing FPS, frame times, VRAM usage, and smoothness during takeoff, cruise, and landing.
If you’ve been wondering whether SU3 Beta 1.5.25 improves performance or if the new 580.97 driver actually helps with stutters, this test will give you the answers. I’ll compare results in photogrammetry cities, heavy airport scenery, and during approach where smoothness matters most.
As a real pilot and flight simmer, I’ll also share practical insights on how these updates affect landing consistency, frametime stability, and VRAM headroom so you can decide if it’s worth updating now.
Route: TQPF-TNCM-TFFJ-TFFG-TQPF
Specs
CPU: Intel i7-12700K
GPU: RTX 3080 Ti
RAM: 64GB DDR5
Resolution: 1440p @ 60Hz
DX12 + Tobii Eye Tracker 5
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCZfGH5PBUxipEz3d3lOhJMQ/join
00:00 Intro
03:20 Taxi Start
05:20 Departure
07:00 Cruise
11:50 Sideslip!
13:00 Landing St. Maarten
14:05 Departing St. Maarten
16:25 Cruise
17:50 Driver Discussion
21:25 Approaching St. Barts
22:45 How NOT to Land!
28:00 Departing St. Barts / Wife Phone Call
28:50 I'm Back!
29:50 Cruise Climb Example
32:25 Cruise / Piper Dakota
38:00 Approaching Grand Case
39:10 I didn't Learn!
39:45 Smooth!
42:30 Departing Grand Case
44:30 Cruise Climb 2
46:00 Approaching Anguilla
47:40 Stutter!
50:00 Final Anguilla
51:50 Taxi & Discussion
53:30 Drivers!
