Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a dominant performance profile in Control, placing this combination at rank 283 out of 3,720 tested combos. This places the pairing in the top 7.6% of all tested hardware configurations for this title, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The benchmark data confirms that this system is not merely capable of running Control, but does so with substantial headroom, achieving well above the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset combination.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 283 out of 3,720 tested combinations places this CPU-GPU pairing in the 92nd percentile of all tested systems for Control. This is an exceptional result, though it is important to contextualize what this rank means. The rank considers the combined performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER specifically within Control's engine, which is known to be demanding on both CPU and GPU resources depending on the scene. The data shows this pairing sits firmly in the high-performance tier, with only about 7.6% of tested configurations outperforming it.

The CPU itself holds a percentile rank of 83 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,750. Its nearest rivals in synthetic testing are the Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707 score, 0.1% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697, 0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812, -0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662, 0.3% delta). These deltas are minimal, all within a third of a percent, suggesting that in CPU-bound scenarios the 7400F performs nearly identically to these alternatives. The GPU, meanwhile, holds an 86th percentile rank against all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 54,209. Its nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 (54,247, -0.1% delta), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1% delta), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, -2.7% delta), and AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, -2.8% delta), showing that the 4080 SUPER sits in a competitive cluster of high-end graphics cards.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data across resolutions reveals a clear pattern of GPU dominance for Control with this hardware. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 245 FPS versus 134 FPS, a gap of 111 FPS. This wide spread at lower resolution indicates the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed frames quickly. Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset delivers 185 FPS and Ultra drops to 102 FPS, a spread of 83 FPS. At 3840x2160, the spread narrows further: Low produces 125 FPS while Ultra falls to 69 FPS, a 56 FPS difference.

The resolution scaling itself tells the same story. At Ultra settings, dropping from 3840x2160 to 2560x1440 increases average FPS from 69 to 102, a 47.8% improvement. Dropping further to 1920x1080 raises it to 134 FPS, another 31.4% gain over the 1440p result. This consistent scaling with resolution, combined with the large preset swings at each resolution, points to the RTX 4080 SUPER being the decisive component. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, provides sufficient single-thread performance to avoid becoming a limiting factor, but the data does not show any resolution where CPU constraints appear. Even at 1080p Low with 245 FPS, the system maintains a high frame rate, indicating the CPU keeps pace with the GPU's output. For this game, the GPU is the component that matters more across all resolutions and presets tested.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data shows all four tested presets at 3840x2160 clear the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, High averages 79 FPS, Medium averages 89 FPS, and Low averages 125 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p for maximum visual quality?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 102 FPS, which is the highest visual quality option that remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. All presets at this resolution are playable, with Low reaching 185 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54,209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54,247, a delta of -0.1%. This indicates near-identical performance, with the standard 4080 being marginally faster in this specific aggregate metric.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 SUPER in Control?

A: The benchmark data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 245 FPS average, and the frame rate scales consistently with resolution and settings, suggesting the GPU is the primary performance driver throughout the tested range.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system delivers an average of 155 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the game run better at Medium or High settings at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, Medium settings produce an average of 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 102 FPS. High settings average 79 FPS. Both are playable, but Medium offers higher average and minimum frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in synthetic benchmark scores are all within a fraction of a percent of the Ryzen 5 7400F. The Intel Core i5-14600T (32,707 score, 0.1% delta) and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32,697, 0.2% delta) are essentially performance equivalents, as are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32,812, -0.2% delta) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32,662, 0.3% delta). In Control, these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates when paired with the same GPU, as the game's CPU demands are well within the capabilities of all these processors. Users with any of these alternatives should expect similar gameplay performance.

For the GPU, the closest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which has an average score of 54,247 against the 4080 SUPER's 54,209, a delta of -0.1%. This essentially means the two cards are interchangeable in performance terms. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54,828, -1.1% delta) is also close, though the negative delta indicates the 4080 SUPER is slightly ahead. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55,698, -2.7% delta) and AMD Radeon 8060S (55,757, -2.8% delta) have higher raw scores but would still deliver very similar in-game performance. For Control specifically, any of these GPUs paired with a comparable CPU would yield frame rates within the same general range as this tested configuration. The practical differences are minimal, and users upgrading from an RTX 4080 to a 4080 SUPER should not expect a noticeable change in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 245 FPS, Medium averages 174 FPS with a minimum of 148 and maximum of 200, High averages 155 FPS, and Ultra averages 134 FPS. The data shows a consistent step-down as visual fidelity increases, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 111 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains very strong. Low settings average 185 FPS, Medium averages 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 and maximum of 152, High averages 117 FPS, and Ultra averages 102 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 24-25% across the preset range, with Ultra dropping from 134 to 102 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system still comfortably exceeds 60 FPS at all settings. Low averages 125 FPS, Medium averages 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 and maximum of 102, High averages 79 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only tested configuration that falls below 70 FPS, but it remains 9 FPS above the playability threshold. The minimum FPS data available only for Medium settings at each resolution shows the frame pacing is consistent: 148 at 1080p, 112 at 1440p, and 76 at 4K, indicating no major stuttering issues at this preset.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Control exceptionally well at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings at each of the three resolutions are playable, meaning they all maintain an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the system ranges from 134 FPS at Ultra to 245 FPS at Low, providing an excellent experience for any display. At 2560x1440, Ultra still delivers 102 FPS, which is well above the threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 3840x2160, even the most demanding Ultra preset holds at 69 FPS average, clearing the threshold with a modest buffer. The minimum FPS figures recorded for Medium settings—76 FPS at 4K, 112 FPS at 1440p, and 148 FPS at 1080p—suggest that frame dips do not threaten playability. For gamers targeting 60 FPS, this system offers headroom at all settings. For those with 120Hz or higher refresh rate monitors at 1080p or 1440p, the Ultra presets at 134 FPS and 102 FPS respectively will still satisfy high refresh rate requirements. At 4K, users should stick with Ultra for the best visuals, accepting the 69 FPS average, or drop to High for a 79 FPS average if they prefer a larger frame rate cushion.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 134 FPS. This is the highest visual quality setting available and it provides more than double the playability threshold, making it the clear recommendation for 1080p displays.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, delivering an average of 102 FPS. This maintains the maximum visual fidelity while still providing a 42 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. The system has enough performance headroom at this resolution to run the game at its highest settings without compromise.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the recommended preset with an average of 69 FPS. This is the most demanding scenario tested, and while the frame rate is only 9 FPS above the threshold, it still clears the 60 FPS requirement. The alternative is High at 79 FPS, which offers a slightly larger safety margin, but for users prioritizing visual quality, Ultra at 69 FPS is viable. The data shows the system can handle 4K Ultra, making it the best settings choice for maximum fidelity at this resolution.