Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers exceptional performance in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The benchmark data shows this combination has no trouble maintaining high frame rates across all tested resolutions, from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. The measured FPS values indicate that even the most demanding settings remain comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold, making this a high-end configuration for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS, and it does so with significant headroom. The average frame rate at this resolution and preset is 135 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. This makes Ultra the clear choice for 1080p gaming, as the hardware has ample performance to spare.

Moving up to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again delivers the best visual experience while maintaining high performance. The average FPS at this resolution with Ultra settings is 102, still well above the 60 FPS target. This demonstrates that the combination of the Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 4080 is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming in Control.

At 4K (3840x2160), the Ultra preset remains the most demanding option that clears the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 69 FPS. While this is the lowest average among the resolutions tested, it still provides a smooth experience. The data shows that the RTX 4080 has enough power to handle Control at maximum settings even at 4K, though the margin over 60 FPS is slimmer here than at lower resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings shows an average of 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes Ultra the best playable setting at 4K for this configuration.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS drops from 135 at 1920x1080 to 102 at 2560x1440, and further to 69 at 3840x2160. This represents a 49% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, indicating that resolution scaling has a substantial impact on performance.

Q: Is the Low preset ever necessary to achieve playable frame rates?

A: No. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution tested, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 69 FPS. The Low preset at 4K delivers 126 FPS, but it is not required for playability since all settings at all resolutions exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates observed in the benchmark data?

A: The data includes min FPS values for Medium settings only. At 1920x1080 Medium, the min is 140 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 113 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Medium, it is 76 FPS. All of these minimums are above 60 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Control?*

A: The combination ranks 385th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 10.4% of all configurations evaluated for this game.

Q: Is the RTX 4080's performance consistent with its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247, with the RTX 4080 SUPER scoring 54209 (a 0.1% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (a -1.1% delta), indicating that the 4080 is very closely matched with these alternatives.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark data shows that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 385th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the configuration in the top 10.4% of all systems evaluated, which is a strong result for a game released in 2019. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the system exceeding 60 FPS at all settings across all three resolutions.

The percentile positioning for the individual components supports this ranking. The CPU sits in the 85th percentile among all tested CPUs, while the GPU is in the 86th percentile among all tested GPUs. Both components are well above average, and their combined performance in Control reflects this, with the system delivering 135 FPS at 1080p Ultra and still managing 69 FPS at 4K Ultra.

The rank of 385 is notable because it suggests that while many high-end systems outperform this combo, a substantial majority of tested configurations fall behind. The data indicates that this pairing is particularly effective for Control, as the game's demands align well with the strengths of both the Ryzen 5 5600F and the RTX 4080.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average benchmark score of 36945. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 scores 36938, a 0% delta, making it the closest match in performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, which is a -0.2% delta, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093 (-0.4% delta) and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112 (-0.5% delta). These processors would all deliver nearly identical performance in Control when paired with the RTX 4080.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a 0.1% delta, meaning it would perform essentially the same in this game. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.6% delta), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.7% delta). These GPUs are all within a small performance window of the RTX 4080, so swapping to any of them would result in very similar frame rates in Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides detailed FPS measurements for three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers an average of 187 FPS. The Medium preset averages 165 FPS, with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS. High settings produce an average of 156 FPS, while Ultra yields 135 FPS. All of these values are far above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 171 FPS. Medium settings deliver an average of 132 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. The High preset averages 118 FPS, and Ultra produces 102 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a reduction of roughly 16-24% in average FPS across all settings, which is a moderate impact from the increased resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset maintains an average of 126 FPS. Medium settings average 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. The High preset delivers 79 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69 FPS. The transition from 1440p to 4K has a more pronounced effect, with average FPS falling by 26-32% depending on the preset. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 76, which still provides comfortable headroom over the 60 FPS threshold.

Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, showing consistent frame times. The minimum FPS values at Medium settings are 140 at 1080p, 113 at 1440p, and 76 at 4K, all of which indicate smooth gameplay without significant frame drops.

The Verdict

The benchmark results clearly indicate that this PC can run Control exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings presets are playable at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 135 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best, averaging 102 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best setting, with an average of 69 FPS.

The playable threshold of 60 FPS is exceeded by a substantial margin at every resolution and preset combination. The lowest average FPS recorded is 69 at 4K Ultra, which still leaves headroom above the threshold. This means users can confidently select the highest visual quality settings without worrying about performance dropping below playable levels.

The data shows that the RTX 4080 is the dominant factor in this performance, as the GPU's capability allows the system to maintain high frame rates even at 4K. The Ryzen 5 5600F provides sufficient processing power to avoid bottlenecking the GPU, as evidenced by the strong performance at 1080p where CPU load is typically higher relative to GPU load.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals interesting insights into how the CPU and GPU contribute to performance in Control across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 135 at Ultra to 187 at Low. This relatively narrow spread of 52 FPS suggests that the GPU is not fully saturated at this resolution, and the CPU's performance plays a more significant role in determining frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the FPS range is from 102 at Ultra to 171 at Low, a spread of 69 FPS. The increased resolution places more load on the GPU, which is reflected in the larger performance gap between settings. The RTX 4080's capabilities are becoming more important here, as the higher pixel count requires more graphics processing power.

At 3840x2160, the performance spread widens further, from 69 at Ultra to 126 at Low, a difference of 57 FPS. This resolution heavily emphasizes GPU performance, and the data shows that the RTX 4080 is still able to deliver playable frame rates even at Ultra settings. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a drop from 135 to 69 FPS, a 49% reduction that is primarily attributable to the increased GPU workload.

The CPU's role is most apparent at lower resolutions and lower settings, where frame rates are higher. The Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides enough processing power to keep up with the RTX 4080's output at 1080p. As resolution increases, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, and the CPU's influence on overall performance diminishes. This pattern is typical for a game like Control, where visual effects and resolution scaling have a larger impact on GPU load than on CPU load.