Control

# Measured FPS Breakdown

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers remarkably consistent frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets in Control. The data shows a clear pattern: every configuration clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, often by a substantial margin.

At 1920x1080, the combo produces frame rates that saturate high-refresh displays. The Low preset averages 225 FPS, while Medium reaches 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. High settings maintain 156 FPS, and Ultra still produces 135 FPS. The jump from Low to Ultra costs roughly 90 FPS, yet even the most demanding setting leaves significant headroom above 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally strong. The Low preset averages 186 FPS, Medium runs at 132 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS, High delivers 118 FPS, and Ultra stays at 102 FPS. The scaling between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 84 FPS, similar to the 1080p gap.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080's capabilities come into focus. Low averages 126 FPS, Medium 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS, High 79 FPS, and Ultra 69 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the average frame time sits comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, though the margin narrows compared to lower resolutions. The frame data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in settings reduces average FPS by roughly 10-15 percent, and the scaling holds across all three resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks indicate that the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X occupies a specific performance tier with several close rivals. The nearest CPU competitor is the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, which scores 21,749 versus the 5600X's 21,771 average benchmark score, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700 both score slightly higher at 74,874 and 74,891 respectively, each with a -0.5% delta relative to the 5600X. The AMD EPYC 9554P rounds out the CPU rival group with a score of 74,899, a -0.6% difference.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 sits within a tight band of comparable hardware. The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209, just 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080's 54,247 average. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, representing a -1.1% delta, meaning the RTX 4080 trails it by that margin. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, a -2.6% delta, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, a -2.7% delta. In practical gaming terms, these rivals would deliver nearly identical frame rates within a few percent, so users with the RTX 4080 SUPER or the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X would see almost the same performance in Control.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance envelope; frame rates scale sharply with settings, indicating the graphics card is the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra averages 57 FPS at this resolution, suggesting that each preset tier changes GPU load significantly. The Ryzen 5 5600X has ample headroom at 4K, as even the fastest settings can't push the frame rate low enough to expose CPU limits.

At 2560x1440, the balance becomes more even. The frame rate still depends heavily on the GPU, with a 84 FPS difference between Low and Ultra, but the CPU begins to assert its role as the resolution drops. The Ryzen 5 5600X's 12 threads and 3.7 GHz base clock (boostable to 4.6 GHz) provide enough single-thread performance for the game logic at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence becomes more visible. The Low and Medium presets produce very high frame rates (225 FPS and 175 FPS respectively), which requires the CPU to feed the GPU rapidly. The Ryzen 5 5600X's single-thread performance—as shown by its 917 in 3dmark_single_thread and 3364 in passmark_single_threshold across the CPU benchmarks—is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck, but the frame rates at 1080p are closer to the CPU's limits than at 4K. The combination of the 5600X's 12 threads and the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS FP32 compute ensure that the GPU rarely idles, but the CPU is more likely to hold back the GPU at 1080p than at higher resolutions.

Overall, the GPU takes the lead role at 4K, while the CPU becomes increasingly relevant as resolution drops. The two components work well together, with the 5600X's 32 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s providing enough system bandwidth for the RTX 4080's 716.8 GB/s video memory interface.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 326th out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 8.8% of all tested configurations. This rank reflects a strong pairing that balances CPU and GPU performance effectively. The 5600X's percentile of 75 against all CPUs indicates it sits above the majority of processors, while the RTX 4080's percentile of 86 against all GPUs shows even stronger relative positioning. The combo ranks 326th overall, which aligns with the GPU's higher percentile score, suggesting that the RTX 4080 carries most of the weight in this pairing—consistent with the resolution scaling observed in the FPS data.

The rank also implies that the combination offers no weak links for Control's specific engine. The CPU's multi-core score of 11,838 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU's Passmark G3D score of 34,457 indicate that both components contribute to the game's compute and rendering tasks. The 326th rank out of 3,720 places this combo ahead of many combinations with more modern or higher-tier components, which speaks to the efficiency of this pairing in a demanding game.

FAQ

Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + RTX 4080 run Control at 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Yes. The data shows the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS at 3840x2160, and all presets—Low at 126 FPS, Medium at 89 FPS, High at 79 FPS—exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 102 FPS, which is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. All presets from Low to Ultra are playable, with Low at 186 FPS and Medium at 132 FPS.

Q: How much does the RTX 4080 differ from its closest GPU rival?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,217 in average benchmarks, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54,247 score. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, about 1.1% higher than the 4080.

Q: What is the CPU's single-threaded performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 5600X scores 917 in 3dmark single-thread, 254 in Cinebench R15 single-core, and 3364 in Passmark single-thread tests, indicating solid integer and floating point performance for games.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The 1080p Low preset reaches 225 FPS, which is high enough to stress the CPU, but the 5600X's 12-thread design (6 cores) and 32 MB L3 cache keep the GPU fed. The combo still ranks in the top 8.8% of all tested systems, so any bottleneck is minor.

Q: What is the RAM and memory bandwidth situation?

A: The CPU supports DDR4 dual-channel memory with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth, while the RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 716.8 GB/s bandwidth. This memory capacity is more than sufficient for Control's texture workloads.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the highest settings tier that remains playable, averaging 135 FPS. However, the Medium preset delivers 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS, making it the most balanced for high-refresh displays. The Low preset still produces 225 FPS for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 102 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. For users prioritizing maximum visual fidelity, this is the optimal balance. The Medium preset runs at 132 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS, and the High preset offers 118 FPS. The Low setting reaches 186 FPS, but it sacrifices visual quality for unnecessary headroom.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, which barely clears the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 79 FPS provides a more comfortable margin while still delivering high visual quality. The Medium preset at 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS is the most stable choice for 4K, as it keeps frames well above the standard display refresh. The Low preset at 126 FPS is only recommended for users with high refresh 4K monitors.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the Ultra preset is the most demanding that remains playable, but at 4K, the Medium preset offers a better balance between visuals and frame stability.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control at all tested resolutions and settings. The verdictByResolution data confirms that every preset—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—is playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080. The RTX 4080's raw performance, combined with the Ryzen 5 5600X's 6-core/12-thread design, ensures that the game never dips below 60 FPS in any configuration tested.

At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, the lowest result in the dataset, but still above the playable threshold. At 1440p, the Ultra preset reaches 102 FPS, and at 1080p, the Ultra preset hits 135 FPS. This means users can choose any settings combination without worrying about frame drops below 60 FPS. The 5600X's 3.7 GHz base clock and 4.6 GHz boost clock, along with the RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS compute, deliver a smooth experience across the board.

The only caveat is the 4K Ultra setting, where the minimum FPS is not recorded, but the average of 69 FPS suggests occasional dips could approach the threshold. For players who want a guaranteed margin at 4K, the High preset at 79 FPS or the Medium preset at 89 FPS (with a minimum of 76 FPS) provide better frame-time consistency. In short, this combo handles Control with ease at any resolution, making it a strong choice for high refresh and high fidelity play.