Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a consistently smooth experience in Control, with every tested preset at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows a system with substantial headroom, particularly at lower resolutions, where frame rates approach or exceed the refresh rate capabilities of most high-end displays.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces frame rates that are effectively unlimited for standard 60 Hz and 144 Hz monitors. The Low preset achieves an average of 218 FPS, while the High preset maintains 156 FPS. The Medium preset reports an average of 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset holds an average of 135 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold of 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains exceptionally strong. The Low preset delivers an average of 186 FPS. High settings produce 118 FPS, and Medium averages 132 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains a 102 FPS average, indicating that the RTX 4080 has ample compute headroom for this title at the higher pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show the expected load increase, but it remains firmly in playable territory. The Low preset averages 126 FPS. Medium settings deliver 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. High settings average 79 FPS, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding configuration tested, still achieves a 69 FPS average. The minimum frame rate data available for the 4K Medium preset (76 FPS) suggests that even in demanding scenes, the system does not drop below the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. The data shows all four tested presets at 3840x2160 are playable. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains an average above 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 102 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

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

A: At the Ultra preset, the average frame rate drops from 135 FPS at 1920x1080 to 69 FPS at 3840x2160, a significant reduction. However, the system retains a playable average frame rate at all resolutions.

Q: Is there a benefit to using the Medium preset over High at 1080p?

A: Yes, in terms of frame rate. The Medium preset averages 175 FPS compared to 156 FPS for High. The Medium preset also provides a documented minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS, indicating a stable performance envelope.

Q: Does the system provide a smooth experience at 1440p with High settings?

A: Yes. The average of 118 FPS at 2560x1440 on High settings is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, leaving substantial margin for demanding gameplay sequences.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable, or should users stick to High?

A: The 4K Ultra preset is playable, with an average of 69 FPS. While this is lower than the 79 FPS average of the High preset, it still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold, so users can prioritize visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 334th out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top percentile of all configurations in the database. This rank is a strong indicator of the system's overall capability for this particular game. The high standing is driven by the substantial GPU performance of the RTX 4080, which, while paired with a mid-range CPU like the Ryzen 5 5600, is still able to produce frame rates that outperform the vast majority of tested systems. The ranking suggests that this pairing is not a bottleneck-limited configuration for Control; rather, it is a well-balanced setup that maximizes the GPU's potential at the target resolutions.

The Verdict

The benchmark results clearly indicate that this PC can run Control exceptionally well across all tested scenarios. At 1920x1080, the verdict is unequivocal: all presets, from Low (218 FPS) to Ultra (135 FPS), clear the 60 FPS threshold with massive headroom. At 2560x1440, the system also delivers a flawless experience, with the Ultra preset achieving a 102 FPS average. The most demanding scenario, 3840x2160, is also fully playable. The verdict data confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution, with the Ultra preset averaging 69 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This system is not merely capable of running the game; it is capable of running it at maximum settings at all standard resolutions, including 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The components in this system have close performance equivalents according to aggregate benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600, the nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, with an average score of 20454 compared to the Ryzen's 20468, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and AMD EPYC 9454P are also within 0.2% of the Ryzen 5 5600's average score, meaning users with these CPUs would see virtually identical performance in CPU-bound scenarios.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080's closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average score of 54209 versus the RTX 4080's 54247, a 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S are 2.6% and 2.7% ahead, respectively. These delta percentages indicate that swapping the RTX 4080 for any of these cards would result in a negligible change in overall graphics performance, making for a similar gameplay experience in Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

For users prioritizing the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a playable frame rate, the optimal settings are clear. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers a 69 FPS average, which is the highest quality setting that still remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the recommended choice, achieving a 102 FPS average, providing both high quality and a comfortable frame rate cushion. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers a 135 FPS average, making it the most demanding option that easily exceeds the playability threshold. In all cases, the most demanding preset tested—Ultra—is the recommended setting, as the system has sufficient performance headroom to run the game at maximum quality without dropping below 60 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling between resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in this pairing. The frame rate drop from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 is substantial, particularly at the Ultra preset, where the average falls from 135 FPS to 69 FPS. This indicates that the GPU is the primary scaling factor as resolution increases; the RTX 4080's workload grows significantly with pixel count, directly impacting the frame rate. The CPU's role is more apparent at lower resolutions, where the GPU is less taxed. At 1080p, the difference between the Low preset (218 FPS) and the Ultra preset (135 FPS) is 83 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU has the headroom to feed the GPU at very high frame rates, but the GPU's rendering workload is still the limiting factor. As resolution increases, the gap between presets narrows; at 4K, the difference between Low (126 FPS) and Ultra (69 FPS) is 57 FPS. This shows that the GPU becomes the dominant constraint at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 5 5600's capabilities are sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 1080p. The data suggests that for Control, the GPU is the critical component determining performance, with the CPU playing a supporting role that is more than adequate for this title.