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ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K vs CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Comparing performance for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 · Scoring: 45% CPU / 40% GPU weighted
ASUS ROG Strix GT35 vs CLX SET for MSFS: 11.4-point gap makes the 4090 build the clear call for serious sim pilots.
The ASUS ROG Strix GT35 scores 93.6/100 against the CLX SET's 82.15/100, an 11.4-point gap that translates to a measurable tier difference in MSFS workload headroom. The GT35's Core Ultra 9 285K and RTX 4090 handle VR city flyovers over dense photogrammetry zones like Manhattan or London without frame time spikes, and sustain smooth AI traffic loads during busy online multiplayer sessions at EGLL or KJFK on VATSIM. The CLX SET holds its own on VFR cross-country legs over low-density terrain where the 7700X and 4070 Ti Super aren't bottlenecked, making it a reasonable mid-range entry if your flying stays away from photogrammetry-heavy regions.
ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD
Choose ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD if you fly VR approaches into dense photogrammetry airports, run VATSIM with high AI traffic counts, or push MSFS 2024 at 4K Ultra with live weather active.
CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD
Choose CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD if your MSFS sessions are primarily 1440p VFR cross-country legs over lower-density scenery and the flagship price tier isn't justified by your flight profile.
The ASUS ROG Strix GT35 leads by 11.4 points and is the right machine for most MSFS 2024 pilots — get it unless your flying genuinely never ventures into the photogrammetry and VR scenarios where that 4090 earns its place.
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Quick Take: ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD vs CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD
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CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
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ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD scores 93.6/100 while CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, 32GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD scores 82.15/100 for MSFS. ASUS ROG Strix GT35 Gaming Desktop – Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 24GB, 64GB DDR5, 2TB NVMe SSD holds a 11.4 point lead.
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