Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a performance profile in Control that is heavily dependent on resolution and preset selection. At 1080p and 1440p, this combination provides a wide margin of playability, while 4K presents a more nuanced situation where the highest preset dips below the 60 FPS threshold. The measured data, drawn directly from benchmark runs, reveals a system that scales predictably with graphical load, offering clear guidance for optimizing the experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results for this hardware combination in Control are segmented by resolution and quality preset, providing a complete picture of performance headroom.

1920x1080 (1080p)

At this resolution, the system operates with substantial surplus. On Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 185 FPS, which is the highest recorded value for this configuration across all tests. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 131 FPS, with a minimum of 111 FPS and a maximum of 151 FPS. The High preset yields an average of 117 FPS. Finally, the most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 101 FPS, ensuring a consistently smooth experience even under maximum graphical load.

2560x1440 (1440p)

Stepping up to 1440p, the performance remains robust. The Low preset averages 140 FPS, demonstrating the CPU-GPU combo’s ability to handle high refresh rates at this resolution. The Medium preset delivers an average of 99 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. The High preset produces an average of 88 FPS. The Ultra preset, while more demanding, still achieves an average of 77 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

3840x2160 (4K)

At 4K, the demands on the GPU increase significantly. The Low preset averages 94 FPS, showing that the system can still deliver high frame rates when graphical effects are minimized. The Medium preset averages 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS, placing it just above the 60 FPS line on average but with occasional dips below it. The High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, which is the playable threshold. The Ultra preset, however, falls short, averaging 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

*Q: Can the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 run Control at 4K with maxed-out settings?*

A: No, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, the average frame rate is 52 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, which averages exactly 60 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming with this hardware?

A: According to the verdict data, the Ultra preset at 2560x1440 is fully playable, achieving an average of 77 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains at or above the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p Ultra to 1440p Ultra?

A: The average frame rate drops from 101 FPS at 1920x1080 to 77 FPS at 2560x1440. This represents a difference of 24 FPS between the two resolutions on the Ultra preset.

Q: Is the minimum frame rate ever a concern for smooth gameplay?

A: The only recorded minimum frame rates are for the Medium preset. At 1080p, the minimum is 111 FPS, and at 1440p, it is 84 FPS. At 4K Medium, the minimum is 57 FPS, which is the only recorded instance of a minimum falling below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS in all playable settings at 4K?

A: The data indicates playable settings at 4K include Low, Medium, and High. While the Medium preset averages 67 FPS, its minimum of 57 FPS means it can dip below 60 FPS. The High preset averages exactly 60 FPS, and the Low preset averages 94 FPS, so only the Medium preset shows sub-60 FPS dips.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combination?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 185 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with the Low settings preset.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals the distinct roles of the CPU and GPU in Control. At 1080p, the performance difference between presets is stark: from 185 FPS on Low to 101 FPS on Ultra. This suggests that while the GPU is handling the increased graphical load, the CPU is capable of feeding it frames at very high rates, as evidenced by the 185 FPS result on Low settings.

When moving from 1080p to 1440p, the average FPS on Ultra drops from 101 to 77. This reduction of 24 FPS indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant bottleneck as pixel count increases. The trend continues at 4K, where the Ultra preset falls to 52 FPS, a further drop of 25 FPS from 1440p. The CPU’s performance, as measured by its multi-threaded benchmark score of 22799 in Cinebench R23, is sufficient to avoid limiting the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s raw throughput, reflected in its Passmark G3D score of 25086, becomes the primary factor determining performance at higher resolutions.

The data implies that the Ryzen 5 7500F provides ample headroom for the RTX 3080 at 1080p and 1440p, as the frame rate scales primarily with preset quality. At 4K, the GPU’s limits are exposed, with the average FPS on Low (94) being significantly lower than at 1440p Low (140), highlighting the GPU's dominant role at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearest rivals for both components provides context for how other hardware might perform in this game.

For the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, the closest matching CPUs based on average benchmark scores include the Intel Core i7-11850H with a delta of 0.1% and an average score of 24935, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with a delta of -0.2% and an average score of 25005. The Intel Core i7-13620H also sits nearby at 24911 (delta 0.2%), as does the Intel Core 5 210H at 24872 (delta 0.4%). In Control, these CPUs would likely produce similar frame rates to the 7500F, particularly at 1080p where the CPU is less likely to be the limiting factor.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, the nearest rivals are significantly different in architecture and market segment. The NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249 (delta -0.3%), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250 (delta -0.3%). The AMD Radeon RX 6600M at 23273 (delta -0.4%) and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X at 23276 (delta -0.4%) are also listed. While these GPUs have similar aggregate benchmark scores, their performance in a specific title like Control could vary due to driver optimizations and architectural differences, but the data suggests they would offer comparable average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data and the 60 FPS playability threshold, the optimal settings for each resolution are as follows.

• 1920x1080: The Ultra preset is the most demanding option that remains playable, achieving an average of 101 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining well over 60 FPS.
• 2560x1440: The Ultra preset is again the best choice, with an average of 77 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable margin.
• 3840x2160: At 4K, the High preset is the most demanding playable option, averaging exactly 60 FPS. While the Medium preset averages 67 FPS, its minimum of 57 FPS dips below the target, making High the recommended choice for a consistent experience at the threshold.

The Verdict

The data confirms that the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 can run Control, but the playable experience is strictly defined by resolution and preset.

At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra averaging 101 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra averaging 77 FPS. For 3840x2160, the system is playable on Low (94 FPS), Medium (67 FPS), and High (60 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K is not playable, as it averages 52 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold.

The system demonstrates strong performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming, offering high frame rates even at maximum settings. At 4K, it can deliver a playable experience up to High settings, but users seeking Ultra quality would need to accept a lower frame rate.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations for Control, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 holds a rank of 1071 out of 3720 tested combos. This places it in the 71st percentile of all configurations, indicating that it outperforms a significant majority of systems tested in this game. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of the components, with the CPU’s strong single-thread performance and the GPU’s high-end capabilities combining to deliver a robust gaming experience, particularly at mainstream resolutions like 1080p and 1440p.