Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is an unusual combination: a budget-oriented 6-core CPU from 2024 paired with a flagship-tier GPU from 2022. The benchmark data for Control shows that, in practice, this pairing delivers very high frame rates across all resolutions and presets, with the GPU doing the heavy lifting. At 1080p Ultra, the combo averages 135 FPS, and even at 4K Ultra it holds 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The CPU’s 74th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking suggest neither component is a bottleneck in this title. Below is a detailed breakdown of what this means for gameplay, based strictly on the measured data.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 1920x1080?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 135 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict list confirms 1080p Ultra is playable.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is listed as the best settings at 1440p, with an average FPS of 102. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are marked as playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the combo perform at 3840x2160 (4K) compared to lower resolutions?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average FPS drops to 69, which still clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K High, it averages 79 FPS, and at 4K Low it jumps to 126 FPS. The scaling shows a clear drop from 1440p to 4K, but the system remains playable at every preset.

Q: Is the RTX 4080’s performance close to the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: Yes. The nearest rival data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is only 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080’s score of 54247. For practical purposes in Control, the two GPUs would perform nearly identically.

Q: What is the weakest point of this combo for Control?

A: The CPU’s benchmark scores are modest compared to the GPU. For example, the Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 17272 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which places it in the 74th percentile. However, in Control, the GPU is the dominant factor, and the CPU does not appear to limit frame rates, as evidenced by the high averages even at 1080p.

Q: Does the system maintain smooth frame times, or are there stutters?

A: The data only provides average FPS and, for Medium settings, minimum and maximum FPS. At 1080p Medium, the minimum is 149 FPS and the maximum is 201 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the range is 113 to 152 FPS. At 4K Medium, the range is 76 to 103 FPS. These minimums are all well above 60 FPS, indicating stable performance without severe dips.

CPU and GPU Roles

In Control, the RTX 4080 is clearly the primary driver of performance, but the Ryzen 5 5600GT plays a supporting role that becomes more relevant at lower resolutions. The data shows that at 3840x2160, the average FPS scales from 69 (Ultra) to 126 (Low), a difference of 57 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same preset swing goes from 102 to 186 FPS, a difference of 84 FPS. At 1920x1080, the swing is from 135 to 224 FPS, a difference of 89 FPS. This pattern reveals that as resolution decreases, the CPU becomes more involved, and the frame rate ceiling rises significantly. However, even at 1080p Low, the average of 224 FPS suggests that the CPU is not a hard bottleneck—it simply allows the GPU to stretch its legs.

The GPU’s raw power is evident in its benchmark scores: 34457 in Passmark G3D and 54247 in average benchmark score, placing it in the 86th percentile. The CPU, with a Passmark multi-thread score of 20325 and a 74th percentile, is sufficient to feed the GPU in this game. At 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting factor, as the frame rates drop by roughly 30-40% compared to 1440p. At 1080p, the CPU’s single-thread performance (913 in 3DMark single-thread) becomes more relevant, but the measured averages indicate it still keeps up with the GPU’s output. For a game like Control, which is not extremely CPU-intensive, the balance leans heavily on the GPU, and this combo exploits that.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 224 FPS. This is the highest frame rate recorded for this combo, indicating the CPU and GPU are both far from their limits.
• Medium: Average 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. The minimum still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin.
• High: Average 156 FPS. A modest drop from Medium, but still exceptionally smooth for fast-paced action.
• Ultra: Average 135 FPS. This is the most demanding preset at 1080p, yet it remains well above the playable threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 186 FPS. A 38 FPS drop from 1080p Low, showing the GPU is starting to work harder.
• Medium: Average 132 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. The minimum is nearly double the 60 FPS target.
• High: Average 118 FPS. This is a sweet spot for high refresh rate monitors, as it stays above 100 FPS.
• Ultra: Average 102 FPS. The first preset to dip below 120 FPS, but still comfortably playable on 144Hz displays.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 126 FPS. Surprisingly high for 4K, indicating the RTX 4080 has headroom even at this resolution.
• Medium: Average 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. The minimum is still 16 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold.
• High: Average 79 FPS. This is a solid 4K experience, but the margin over 60 FPS is thinner.
• Ultra: Average 69 FPS. The most demanding setting, but it still clears the 60 FPS bar, making it playable for most users.

The pattern across resolutions is consistent: Low presets deliver 126-224 FPS, Medium presets 89-175 FPS, High presets 79-156 FPS, and Ultra presets 69-135 FPS. The minimum FPS values, only provided for Medium, show that even the worst-case dips stay far above the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the GPU, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which has an average benchmark score of 54209 versus the RTX 4080’s 54247, a delta of +0.1%. In practice, the RTX 4080 SUPER would deliver near-identical frame rates in Control, meaning users with that card can expect the same 69 FPS at 4K Ultra and 135 FPS at 1080p Ultra. The other GPU rivals are less close: 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 cards would be slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks, but the differences are within 3%, so the in-game FPS would vary by only a few frames—likely imperceptible in Control.

For the CPU, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12490F, with an average score of 20802 versus the Ryzen 5 5600GT’s 20733, a delta of -0.3%. This means the Intel chip is virtually identical in performance, and the frame rates in Control would be unchanged. The Intel Xeon 6325P (20821, -0.4%), Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20826, -0.4%), and AMD EPYC 7J13 (20845, -0.5%) are also within 0.5% of the Ryzen’s score. Since the CPU is not the bottleneck in this game, swapping to any of these would yield no measurable difference in the FPS figures listed above. For a builder looking at alternatives, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the most direct GPU swap, while the i5-12490F is the closest CPU equivalent.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with authority. The verdict data lists all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—as playable at every resolution tested. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 135, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 102 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS bar but leaves less headroom; for a locked 60 FPS experience, High (79 FPS) or Medium (89 FPS) would provide more stability. The minimum FPS data for Medium settings shows that even the worst-case frame times stay above 76 FPS at 4K, 113 FPS at 1440p, and 149 FPS at 1080p. No preset or resolution in the measured data falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

The verdict is straightforward: this is a high-performance setup for Control. At 1080p and 1440p, it is overkill for a 60 FPS target, and it can drive high refresh rates (144Hz or even 240Hz at lower presets). At 4K, it still delivers a premium experience, but users who demand a rock-solid 60 FPS with no dips should consider High or Medium presets. The data shows no scenario where this combo fails to meet the playable threshold, making it a safe recommendation for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 328th out of 3720 tested combinations in Control, which places it in the top 8.8% of all tested systems. This is a strong result, especially considering the CPU is not a top-tier part. The GPU’s 86th percentile ranking drives this high placement, as the RTX 4080 is among the faster cards tested. The CPU’s 74th percentile is respectable but not elite, and the data suggests that pairing the RTX 4080 with a stronger CPU (like a higher-end Ryzen 7 or Intel Core i7) would likely push the rank higher, particularly at 1080p where CPU load is greater. However, the measured FPS numbers show that this specific combo still achieves excellent results, with no preset at any resolution dipping below 69 FPS average. The rank of 328 out of 3720 indicates that while there are faster combos, this system is well above the median and delivers a consistently playable, high-frame-rate experience in Control. For a 1080p or 1440p gamer, this rank is more than sufficient; for 4K enthusiasts, it still lands in the top tier of playable systems.