Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data for Control with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER shows a substantial performance envelope across all tested resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 134 FPS at Ultra settings to 171 FPS at Low settings. The Medium preset delivers an average of 151 FPS, with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS. High settings produce 145 FPS on average. These figures indicate that at 1080p, even the most demanding preset maintains a wide margin above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages step down predictably but remain very strong. Low settings reach 156 FPS, Medium drops to 132 FPS with a recorded minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 152 FPS, High yields 117 FPS, and Ultra still holds an average of 102 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 15 to 25 percent of the average frame rate depending on the preset, which is a typical resolution penalty for a GPU-bound title.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 SUPER continues to deliver playable performance across all presets. Low settings average 125 FPS, Medium averages 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 102 FPS, High averages 79 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by 9 FPS on average. The data shows a consistent step-down pattern as resolution increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening from 37 FPS at 1080p to 56 FPS at 4K.

The minimum frame rates recorded only for the Medium preset at each resolution offer a useful consistency check. At 1080p, the minimum of 128 FPS is 85 percent of the average. At 1440p, the minimum of 112 FPS is 85 percent of the average as well. At 4K, the minimum of 76 FPS is also 85 percent of the average. This consistent ratio suggests the frame time distribution remains stable as resolution scales, with no anomalous hitches or stutter events in the measured data.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database places the Ryzen 5 3600 at the 71st percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17035. Its nearest rivals in the recorded data are the Intel Core i7-1260P, which scores 17007 and sits 0.2 percent behind, and the Intel Core i5-11400, which scores 17067 and sits 0.2 percent ahead. Two AMD EPYC server parts, the EPYC 7573X and EPYC 7742, also land within 0.2 percent of the Ryzen 5 3600, with scores of 17070 and 16998 respectively. For gaming at 1080p, any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU, since the delta between them is negligible.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER holds the 86th percentile among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its closest comparison is the standard RTX 4080, which scores 54247, a difference of only 0.1 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1 percent higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.7 percent higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S also appears nearby with a score of 55757, 2.8 percent higher. These differences are small enough that in a real gaming workload like Control, the frame rate output would be effectively indistinguishable between the RTX 4080 SUPER and the standard RTX 4080.

What the data implies is that this combination sits in a performance tier where the GPU dominates the outcome at higher resolutions, while the CPU becomes more relevant at 1080p. The rival comparisons suggest that swapping the Ryzen 5 3600 for any of its nearest CPU rivals would not meaningfully change the measured FPS, and swapping the RTX 4080 SUPER for a standard RTX 4080 would also produce nearly identical results.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling pattern across resolutions reveals which component limits performance in Control. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 134 to 171 FPS depending on preset. At 2560x1440, the range shifts to 102 to 156 FPS. At 3840x2160, it drops further to 69 to 125 FPS. The reduction in average FPS from 1080p to 1440p is approximately 15 to 20 percent across presets, and from 1440p to 4K it is approximately 20 to 25 percent. This consistent degradation with rising pixel count points to the GPU as the primary scaling factor.

However, the CPU still matters at the lowest resolution. At 1080p Low, the average of 171 FPS is the highest recorded figure in the entire dataset. At 1080p Ultra, the average drops to 134 FPS, a 37 FPS swing that reflects the increased shading and post-processing load on the GPU. The fact that 1080p Low does not exceed 171 FPS suggests there is a ceiling imposed by the CPU, because a significantly stronger GPU would likely push frame rates higher at such a low resolution and preset. The Ryzen 5 3600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, appears to be the limiting factor at 1080p Low, while the RTX 4080 SUPER takes over as the bottleneck once resolution and settings increase.

At 4K, the CPU influence nearly disappears. The gap between 4K Low at 125 FPS and 4K Ultra at 69 FPS is driven almost entirely by GPU workload. The 4K Medium minimum of 76 FPS further confirms that the GPU is handling the heavy lifting, as the CPU has ample headroom at such high pixel counts. The data suggests that for players targeting 4K, the CPU choice matters little, while for esports-style 1080p play, the CPU becomes a more meaningful variable.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Control? The recorded data answers with a definitive yes at every resolution and preset tested. The verdict by resolution lists all four settings presets, Low, Medium, High, and Ultra, as playable at each of the three resolutions. The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS, and every measured average exceeds it.

At 1920x1080, the weakest preset is Ultra at 134 FPS average, which is more than double the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 102 FPS, still well above 60. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69 FPS, clearing the threshold by 9 FPS. The most demanding configuration in the entire dataset, 4K Ultra, remains comfortably playable. There is no scenario in the measured data where this combination drops below the 60 FPS playability mark, even in the minimum frame rate recordings for the Medium preset, which bottom out at 128 FPS at 1080p, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 76 FPS at 4K.

The verdict is straightforward: this system runs Control at high frame rates across the board, with 4K Ultra being the only configuration that approaches the threshold. Players who prioritize maximum visual quality at 4K can enable Ultra without concern, while those at 1080p or 1440p have enough headroom to enable additional features or higher refresh rate targets.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution, according to the recorded data, is Ultra at all three resolutions. The database confirms this through the verdictByResolution field, which designates Ultra as the best settings at every resolution tested.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers an average of 134 FPS. This leaves enormous headroom above the 60 FPS threshold and suggests that the GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 102 FPS, still far above the threshold. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69 FPS, which is the only result that falls within 15 percent of the 60 FPS floor. Players who want the highest visual fidelity in Control can select Ultra at any resolution and remain above the playable threshold, with 4K being the only resolution where the margin narrows to single digits.

The data does not include a separate ray tracing or DLSS configuration, so the Ultra preset represents the maximum measured workload in this dataset. Given that 4K Ultra still clears 60 FPS, there is no need to compromise on settings for this game with this hardware combination.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The database lists Ultra as the best playable setting at 4K.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 134 FPS at 1920x1080 to 69 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 65 FPS. At Low settings, the average drops from 171 FPS at 1080p to 171 FPS at 1080p to 125 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 46 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 6-core processor a bottleneck at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests a CPU influence at 1080p Low, where the average of 171 FPS is the highest recorded figure. The 6-core CPU appears to limit frame rates at such low resolution and preset, while the GPU handles the load at higher resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The database shows the RTX 4080 has an average score of 54247, which is 0.1 percent higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER score of 54209 in overall benchmarks. In a game like Control, the difference would be nearly indistinguishable.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for the Medium preset?

A: The recorded minimums are 128 FPS at 1920x1080, 112 FPS at 2560x1440, and 76 FPS at 3840x2160. Each minimum represents 85 percent of the corresponding average.

Q: Does the combination rank high among all tested systems?

A: The combo rank in game is 572 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 15 percent of all recorded systems for Control.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this specific combination of AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER as 572 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the upper tier of all recorded configurations, though not at the very top. The rank reflects the balance between a mid-range CPU and a high-end GPU, and the measured frame rates confirm that the GPU carries most of the performance weight in this title.

The 572nd position out of 3720 combinations means roughly 85 percent of tested systems score lower in this game. The ranking is influenced by the CPU's 71st percentile standing among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile among all GPUs. Since Control is a GPU-heavy title at higher resolutions, the RTX 4080 SUPER contributes more to the final rank than the Ryzen 5 3600. At 1080p, the CPU's 6-core design may hold back the GPU slightly, as evidenced by the 171 FPS ceiling at Low settings, but the overall rank remains strong due to the GPU's massive headroom at 1440p and 4K.

The recorded data shows that this combo delivers playable performance at every tested configuration, with 4K Ultra being the only setting that approaches the 60 FPS threshold. For players who own or are considering this CPU and GPU pairing, the rank of 572 out of 3720 indicates a system that can handle Control with maximum settings at all resolutions, while still leaving room for other demanding titles that may be more CPU-sensitive.