Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers a decisive victory in Control, with benchmark results showing every tested resolution and preset configuration clearing the 60 FPS threshold. The pairing of a mid-range Zen 3 processor with a flagship Blackwell GPU produces exceptional frame rates, positioning this system in the top percentile of tested hardware configurations for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?

A: The maximum recorded average FPS is 187 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The system maintains high performance across all configurations, with even the most demanding preset at 4K producing 72 FPS on average.

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with maximum visual quality?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combination produces an average of 72 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold. All four tested presets at 4K are deemed playable.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56083 places it 0.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8060S and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE trails by 2.2%.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 5 5600F and its closest competing CPUs?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 36945 on average, which is virtually identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 at 36938 (0% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, representing a 0.2% advantage over the 5600F.

Q: What is the frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: Ultra settings show a progression from 140 FPS at 1920x1080 to 106 FPS at 2560x1440, then down to 72 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 48.6% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame times at Medium settings?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080 Medium, the average is 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 and maximum of 190. At 2560x1440 Medium, the average is 137 FPS with a range of 117 to 158. At 3840x2160 Medium, the average is 93 FPS with a range of 79 to 107.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each occupy specific performance tiers based on their average benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, the closest comparable processors are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an average score of 36938 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 (-0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 at 37093 (-0.4%). The Intel Core i9-12900T rounds out the immediate competitive set with a score of 37112, sitting 0.5% above the 5600F. These processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control, making any of them suitable substitutes if the user has a different platform preference.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080's average benchmark score of 56083 places it in close competition with several AMD offerings. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (0.6% lower), while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (0.7% lower). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3% with a score of 54828. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE actually leads the RTX 5080 by 2.2% with a score of 57367. In practical terms for Control, these GPU alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable frame rates, with the RX 9070 GRE potentially offering a slight edge in GPU-bound scenarios. The RTX 5080 ranks in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600F sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating both components perform well above the median of their respective product categories.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Control reveals that the GPU is the dominant performance driver across all resolutions, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck. This is evident from the frame rate scaling patterns. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 47 FPS (187 vs 140), demonstrating that even at lower resolutions where CPU load is relatively higher, the GPU still dictates overall performance. The Ryzen 5 5600F's single-thread score of 2872 and multithread score of 19236 provide ample processing power for the game's physics and logic systems.

As resolution increases, the GPU's role becomes more pronounced. Moving from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 at Ultra settings reduces the average frame rate from 140 to 72, a 48.6% decrease. This substantial drop indicates that pixel throughput and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors. The RTX 5080's 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance are heavily taxed at 4K, whereas the CPU's workload remains relatively constant. At 2560x1440, the system maintains a healthy 106 FPS at Ultra, suggesting the GPU still has sufficient resources to handle the increased pixel count without severe performance degradation.

The preset scaling further confirms GPU dominance. At 3840x2160, the frame rate ranges from 130 FPS at Low to 72 FPS at Ultra, a 44.6% spread. At 1920x1080, the same preset range produces 187 to 140 FPS, a 25.1% spread. The smaller percentage spread at 1080p indicates that other system components, including the CPU and memory subsystem, begin to exert more influence at lower resolutions. However, even in this scenario, the Ryzen 5 5600F's Zen 3 architecture with 32 MB of shared L3 cache ensures the GPU remains the primary performance arbiter. The data suggests that users with this combo should prioritize GPU settings adjustments when seeking higher frame rates, particularly at 1440p and 4K resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 351st out of 3720 tested configurations for Control, placing it in the top 9.4% of all systems benchmarked for this game. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 5080, even though neither component is the absolute fastest in its respective category. The CPU's 85th percentile standing and the GPU's 87th percentile standing combine to produce a system that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives.

The ranking is particularly notable given the CPU's mid-range positioning. While the RTX 5080 provides exceptional graphics horsepower, the Ryzen 5 5600F's six cores and twelve threads are sufficient to keep it well-fed in Control. The 4,150 million transistors in the CPU and 45,600 million in the GPU work in concert to deliver the measured frame rates. The 351st position indicates that most higher-ranked configurations likely feature newer or more expensive processors, but the practical difference in gaming performance may be minimal given the GPU-bound nature of this title. The 3720 total combinations provide a broad context, meaning this system outperforms roughly 3369 other tested configurations for Control.

The Verdict

The benchmark data unequivocally confirms that this PC can run Control at playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets. The verdictByResolution data shows all four settings tiers—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution, with the minimum average frame rate being 72 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra. This exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 20%.

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest performance ceiling, with Ultra settings producing 140 FPS and Low settings reaching 187 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution provides an excellent balance between visual fidelity and performance, with High settings at 122 FPS and Ultra at 106 FPS. Even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—maintains a comfortable 72 FPS average, ensuring a smooth experience without any settings compromises. The minimum FPS values recorded at Medium settings across all resolutions (140 at 1080p, 117 at 1440p, 79 at 4K) further reinforce the system's consistency. This combo is not merely capable of running Control; it excels at every quality level the game offers.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, which delivers an average of 140 FPS. This provides a wide margin over the threshold, making Ultra the clear recommendation for 1080p gaming. The Medium preset offers 165 FPS for users prioritizing higher refresh rates, while Low reaches 187 FPS.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the optimal choice with an average of 106 FPS. This maintains the visual quality ceiling while still providing near-100 FPS performance. The High preset at 122 FPS offers a middle ground, while Medium at 137 FPS and Low at 171 FPS provide progressively higher frame rates for competitive play.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings still clear the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 72 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 4K displays, as it delivers the full visual experience with a 20% safety margin above the playability threshold. The High preset at 82 FPS offers additional headroom for those sensitive to frame rate fluctuations, while Medium at 93 FPS and Low at 130 FPS are available for users prioritizing maximum smoothness. Throughout all resolutions, the Ultra preset represents the best balance of image quality and performance, consistently delivering frame rates well above the 60 FPS target.