Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a benchmark result that places this combination in the 345th position out of 3,720 tested combos for Control. This places the pairing comfortably within the top 10% of all tested configurations, reflecting a hardware set that is heavily weighted toward the GPU side of the equation. The high rank is primarily driven by the RTX 4080 SUPER’s strong absolute performance, which sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The Ryzen 5 5600, while not a top-tier processor, holds the 74th percentile among all CPUs, meaning the combination leverages a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU to achieve frame rates that are competitive with far more expensive system builds.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 345 out of 3,720 is an indicator that this system is built for high-refresh-rate gaming at standard resolutions and high-fidelity rendering at 4K. The data shows that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant component, as its performance class is far above the CPU's. The GPU's average benchmark score of 54,209 places it in the 86th percentile, while the CPU's average score of 20,468 places it in the 74th percentile. This disparity suggests that in CPU-light scenarios, the GPU will be the limiting factor only at very high resolutions, while at lower resolutions, the CPU may cap the maximum achievable frame rate.

The measured FPS data confirms that this combo is not struggling to run the game. At 1920x1080, the lowest preset tested, the system produces an average of 214.8 FPS, which is far beyond the 60 FPS playable threshold. Even at the most demanding setting in the data, 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of 66.9 FPS, which clears the playable bar. The rank of 345 suggests that while there are many faster combos, this specific pairing offers a balance that is close to the top tier for this game, with the GPU providing enough headroom to push high frame rates at 1440p and 4K. The data indicates that the bottleneck shifts from the GPU at 4K to the CPU at 1080p, where the 214.8 FPS Low result is more likely limited by the Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread performance rather than the GPU's raw throughput.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this game. The Ryzen 5 5600's closest competitor, by average benchmark score, is the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, which scores 20,454 against the 5600's 20,468, a difference of just 0.1%. This means that swapping the AMD CPU for the Intel part would yield almost identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G and the AMD EPYC 9454P are also within 0.2% of the 5600's score, indicating that the performance envelope is very tight among these processors. The AMD EPYC 7713 is slightly further behind at 0.5% delta, but still effectively a match.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rival is the standard NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which has an average score of 54,247 versus the SUPER's 54,209, a negligible -0.1% difference. In practice, this means that the non-SUPER variant would produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Control. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% slower, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.7% slower, which translates to a few FPS difference at most settings. The AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.8% slower. For a user upgrading from an RTX 4080 to the SUPER, the performance gain in this game would be imperceptible, as the delta is within the margin of error for most benchmarking runs.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU's role is more pronounced. The FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings is 80.9 FPS (214.8 down to 133.9), which is a 37.7% drop. This scaling is typical of a GPU that is not fully utilized at lower resolutions, where the Ryzen 5 5600's ability to feed the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The jump from Low to Medium is 39.7 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is 16.9 FPS, and from High to Ultra is 23.3 FPS. The large gap between Low and Medium at 1080p suggests that the GPU has enough headroom to handle increased graphical load without the CPU becoming a hard bottleneck, but the overall frame rate is still dictated by the CPU's maximum throughput.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on more responsibility. The average FPS at Ultra is 100.5, which is 33.4 FPS lower than the 1080p Ultra result. The scaling from Low (183.7 FPS) to Ultra (100.5 FPS) represents a 45.3% reduction in performance, indicating that the GPU is now working harder. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The average FPS at Ultra drops to 66.9, which is just above the playable threshold. The difference between Low (124.9 FPS) and Ultra (66.9 FPS) is 58 FPS, a 46.4% drop. This pattern shows that while the CPU is sufficient for this game at all resolutions, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the component that determines whether the game runs at high refresh rates or just at a playable level.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured FPS data shows an average of 66.9 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 100.5 FPS, which is the highest quality setting tested and still well above 60 FPS.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4080 SUPER compared to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The benchmark data shows the RTX 4080 scores 54,247 on average, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, a delta of -0.1%. This means the SUPER is effectively the same performance, with the standard card being marginally ahead in this specific metric.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck for this GPU?

A: At 1080p, the CPU appears to limit the maximum frame rate, with the Low preset hitting 214.8 FPS. At 4K, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the FPS drops to 66.9 at Ultra, showing the CPU has sufficient headroom.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The measured data does not include minimum FPS values; it only provides average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

Q: Does the game run better at 1080p or 1440p?

A: The average FPS is higher at 1080p across all settings. For example, at Ultra, 1080p yields 133.9 FPS, while 1440p yields 100.5 FPS, a 33.4 FPS difference.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is organized by resolution and settings, with only average FPS values provided; no minimum or maximum frame times were recorded. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings produce an average of 214.8 FPS, Medium produces 174.1 FPS, High produces 157.2 FPS, and Ultra produces 133.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 37.7% drop in average frame rate, which is a typical curve for a high-end GPU at a resolution where the CPU can keep up.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are: Low at 183.7, Medium at 131.0, High at 119.4, and Ultra at 100.5. The difference between Low and Ultra is 83.2 FPS, which is a 45.3% reduction. This indicates that the GPU is now handling a significantly larger pixel count, and the frame rate drops more sharply as settings increase. For 3840x2160, the data shows: Low at 124.9, Medium at 89.1, High at 77.2, and Ultra at 66.9. The drop from Low to Ultra is 58 FPS, a 46.4% decrease. The 4K results show that the RTX 4080 SUPER is nearing its limit for this game, but it still maintains an average above 60 FPS at every preset tested.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is the Ultra setting. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 66.9 FPS, which is just above the playable threshold. This is the highest quality setting available in the data, and it clears the 60 FPS bar, making it the best choice for visual fidelity at 4K. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 100.5 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while delivering the highest graphical quality. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 133.9 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold, allowing for high refresh rate displays to be fully utilized without any compromise in settings.

The Verdict

The data shows that this PC can run Control at all tested resolutions and settings with an average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 all have "playableSettings" that include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra. The best setting at each resolution is Ultra, with average FPS of 133.9, 100.5, and 66.9 respectively. The 4K Ultra result is the closest to the threshold, but it still clears it by 6.9 FPS. This indicates that the system is fully capable of running the game at maximum visual quality without any compromises, and at lower resolutions it provides headroom for high refresh rate monitors. The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4080 SUPER is a strong match for Control, delivering a high-quality experience across the board.