Control

Control is a visually dense action-adventure title that stresses both the CPU and GPU, and this pairing of an AMD Ryzen 5 7400F with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a consistently high-refresh experience across all tested resolutions. The measured data shows that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this a straightforward recommendation for high-fidelity gameplay. The combination of a six-core Zen 4 processor with a Blackwell-architecture GPU produces a balanced system where the frame rate scales predictably with resolution and settings, though the degree of CPU involvement becomes apparent at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset averaging 246 FPS, Medium averaging 181 FPS with a minimum of 154 FPS and a maximum of 209 FPS, High averaging 161 FPS, and Ultra averaging 140 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is almost entirely GPU-bound at lower settings, but even at Ultra the average stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving significant headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust but shows the expected scaling from the 1080p results. The Low preset averages 193 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS, High averages 122 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at this resolution is roughly 45%, which is a substantial but manageable reduction, and the minimum frame rate at Medium (117 FPS) still exceeds the playable threshold by a wide margin, indicating consistent frame pacing without severe dips.

At 3840x2160, the system demonstrates that it can handle 4K gaming with ease, though the margins tighten. The Low preset averages 130 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS, High averages 82 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. The step from High to Ultra at this resolution is a 10 FPS reduction, which is a modest cost for the visual quality increase. The minimum frame rate recorded at 4K Medium (79 FPS) remains well above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting that even in demanding scenes, the system maintains playable performance without stutter.

The data reveals a consistent pattern: the delta between Low and Ultra presets widens with resolution, from a 106 FPS difference at 1080p to a 58 FPS difference at 4K. This indicates that at higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, while at 1080p, the CPU has more influence on the maximum achievable frame rates. Notably, the Medium preset at each resolution includes min/max data, which provides insight into frame time consistency—the spread between min and max at 1080p Medium is 55 FPS, at 1440p Medium it is 41 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 28 FPS, showing that higher resolutions produce more stable frame delivery.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 shifts noticeably across the resolution spectrum, and the benchmark data makes this relationship explicit. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s role is amplified because the GPU can render frames so quickly that it often waits on the processor to feed it data. The 246 FPS average at Low settings is a clear indicator that the Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting up to 4.70 GHz, is capable of driving the RTX 5080 to very high frame rates, but the scaling from Low to Ultra (a 106 FPS drop) suggests that the GPU workload is still significant even at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts toward the GPU, as evidenced by the smaller absolute frame rate differences between presets. The jump from Low (193 FPS) to Ultra (106 FPS) represents a 45% reduction, which is less severe than the 43% reduction seen at 1080p but still substantial. The RTX 5080’s 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth become more utilized at this resolution, and the CPU’s 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth is sufficient to keep the pipeline fed without becoming a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The 4K results show that the RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 10752 shading units are the primary drivers of performance, with the CPU’s influence diminishing to the point where even the Low preset (130 FPS) does not approach the 1080p Low numbers (246 FPS). The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 58 FPS reduction, which is proportionally similar to 1440p but represents a smaller percentage of the overall frame rate, confirming that the GPU is the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072, is more than adequate for this game’s logic and physics, but the data shows that pushing to 4K Ultra is entirely a function of the GPU’s capabilities.

How This Combo Ranks

In the context of all tested combinations in this database, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a combo rank of 221 out of 3720 tested configurations. This places the system in the top 6% of all combinations, which is a strong position given the high bar set by the RTX 5080’s performance class. The percentile ranking of the CPU (83rd percentile vs all CPUs) and the GPU (87th percentile vs all GPUs) both contribute to this overall standing, but the combo rank specifically reflects how well these two components work together for this game.

The rank of 221 out of 3720 indicates that there are 220 combinations that deliver higher frame rates in Control, but the vast majority of those are likely to feature more expensive or newer hardware. The data shows that this system outperforms the median combination by a substantial margin, and the fact that it clears the 60 FPS threshold at all settings and resolutions means that the rank is not a reflection of playability but rather of raw performance headroom. For a 6-core CPU paired with a high-end GPU, this rank suggests that the Ryzen 5 7400F does not bottleneck the RTX 5080 in any meaningful way, as the combination achieves performance that is competitive with systems featuring more powerful processors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering nearby hardware, the benchmark database provides comparable alternatives for both the CPU and GPU based on average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T, which scores nearly identically with a delta of 0.1% (32707 vs 32750), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at a 0.2% delta (32697), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at a -0.2% delta (32812). These processors would deliver essentially the same frame rates in Control, meaning that swapping the 7400F for any of these would not noticeably change the gaming experience at any resolution.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080’s nearest rivals present a more interesting comparison. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a 0.6% delta from the RTX 5080’s 56083, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 0.7% delta. These two GPUs would perform within a few percent of the RTX 5080 in Control, meaning that the measured FPS numbers would be nearly identical. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, a 2.3% delta, which would result in a slightly lower but still playable frame rate, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, a -2.2% delta, indicating it would be slightly faster than the RTX 5080 in this title. Choosing any of these GPU alternatives would place the system in the same performance tier, with the RX 9070 GRE offering a marginal improvement and the Pro W5700X a slight reduction.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 72 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict by resolution confirms that Ultra is the best settings option at 4K, with an average FPS of 72.

Q: What is the best resolution and settings combo for a 144Hz monitor?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS, which is close to 144Hz but not fully saturating it. For a 144Hz display, the 1920x1080 High preset at 161 FPS or the 2560x1440 Medium preset at 137 FPS would be more suitable, as both exceed 144 FPS or come very close.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its closest CPU rivals in terms of gaming performance?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, which is virtually identical to the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, 0.2% delta). In practical terms, these CPUs would produce the same frame rates in Control.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 a significant step up from its nearest GPU rival for this game?

A: The RTX 5080 scores 56083 on average, while the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (0.6% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (0.7% delta). These differences are negligible, meaning the RTX 5080 is not significantly faster than these alternatives in Control.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded in the benchmark data?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 79 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. This is still well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that the system maintains smooth performance even in demanding scenes.

Q: Does the system have enough headroom for future updates to Control?

A: The data shows that at 1080p, even the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS, leaving substantial headroom above the 60 FPS threshold. At 4K Ultra, the average is 72 FPS, which is closer to the threshold, but the 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and the GPU’s 56.28 TFLOPS of compute performance provide a buffer for potential future patches or DLC.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control exceptionally well, and the benchmark data leaves no ambiguity about its capabilities. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four settings presets (High, Low, Medium, and Ultra) are playable, with Ultra producing an average of 72 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true—every preset clears the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its best performance, with Ultra averaging 140 FPS and Low reaching 246 FPS, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate gaming.

The only consideration for users is whether they want to prioritize visual fidelity or frame rate. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 72 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold but not by a massive margin. Dropping to High at 4K increases the average to 82 FPS, and Medium to 93 FPS, providing options for those who prefer smoother motion over maximum visual detail. At 1440p and 1080p, the system has so much headroom that users can comfortably enable Ultra settings and still enjoy frame rates well above 100 FPS. The data indicates that this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a well-matched pairing for Control, delivering a high-quality experience at every resolution tested.