X-Plane 12 — Head to Head
CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X vs Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF
Comparing performance for X-Plane 12 · Scoring: 45% CPU / 55% GPU weighted
CLX Ryzen 7 7700X + RTX 4070 Ti Super vs Skytech i5-13600KF + RTX 4060 Ti for X-Plane 12: 16-point gap, clear winner.
The CLX SET scores 79.55/100 against the Skytech Shiva's 63.4/100 on our model-derived scale — a 16.1-point gap that translates directly to sustained frame time consistency where X-Plane 12's blade-element physics engine hammers both CPU and GPU simultaneously. The RTX 4070 Ti Super paired with the Ryzen 7 7700X holds smooth frametimes through VR city flyovers over photogrammetry-heavy zones like downtown Los Angeles and during dense VATSIM multiplayer sessions at KLAX or EGLL approach corridors where the 4060 Ti visibly struggles. The Skytech Shiva is a viable entry point for pilots flying VFR cross-country legs over low-density scenery at 1080p non-VR, where its 4060 Ti covers the workload without the premium price tier commitment.
CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD
Choose CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD if you fly VR sessions through photogrammetry zones or run high-traffic VATSIM approaches into complex airports like EGLL or KLAX and need consistent frametimes without throttling.
Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD
Choose Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD if you fly flatscreen X-Plane 12 at 1080p on lighter scenery routes and want a mid-range entry point without paying for VR-grade headroom you won't use.
The CLX SET leads by 16.1 points on our model-derived scale and is the right buy for the majority of X-Plane 12 pilots — get it unless your workload is strictly light 1080p flatscreen flying.
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Quick Take: CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD vs Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD
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Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF
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CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD scores 79.55/100 while Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF, RTX 4060 Ti, 16GB DDR4, 1TB NVMe SSD scores 63.4/100 for X-Plane 12. CLX SET Gaming Desktop – AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super 16GB, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD holds a 16.1 point lead.
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