X-Plane 12 — Head to Head
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop SlateMR 267i (2024) – Intel Core i7-14700F vs Skytech Shiva Gaming PC Desktop – Intel Core i5-13600KF
Comparing performance for X-Plane 12 · Scoring: 45% CPU / 55% GPU weighted
iBUYPOWER SlateMR 267i vs Skytech Shiva for X-Plane 12: RTX 4070 Super pulls a 14.9-point gap that matters in VR and photogrammetry.
The iBUYPOWER SlateMR 267i scores 78.25/100 against the Skytech Shiva's 63.4/100 — a 14.9-point gap that translates directly to smoother frametimes where X-Plane 12's GPU load spikes hardest. The SlateMR 267i's RTX 4070 Super and 32GB DDR5 hold consistent frametimes during VR city flyovers over photogrammetry-heavy zones like downtown Chicago or EGLL on final, where the 4060 Ti starts dropping frames. The Skytech Shiva holds its own on lighter VFR cross-country legs in flat terrain with standard scenery, and its mid-range entry price makes it worth considering if you fly exclusively on pancake mode without dense add-on scenery.
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop SlateMR 267i (2024) – Intel Core i7-14700F, RTX 4070 Super, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD
Choose iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop SlateMR 267i (2024) – Intel Core i7-14700F, RTX 4070 Super, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD if you fly VR with high rendering resolution, run dense photogrammetry airports like KLAX or EGLL, or use Vulkan with maxed object density in X-Plane 12.
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 pancake mode on standard scenery, stick to medium settings on VFR cross-country routes, and want a capable mid-range entry into X-Plane 12 at a lower price tier.
The SlateMR 267i leads by 14.9 points and the RTX 4070 Super is the right GPU for X-Plane 12's GPU-heavy workload — buy it over the Skytech Shiva unless budget is the hard constraint.
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Quick Take: iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop SlateMR 267i (2024) – Intel Core i7-14700F, RTX 4070 Super, 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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iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop SlateMR 267i (2024) – Intel Core i7-14700F
iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop SlateMR 267i (2024) – Intel Core i7-14700F, RTX 4070 Super, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD scores 78.25/100 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. iBUYPOWER Pro Gaming PC Computer Desktop SlateMR 267i (2024) – Intel Core i7-14700F, RTX 4070 Super, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD holds a 14.9 point lead.
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