Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is a high-end desktop combination that delivers well above the 60 FPS playability threshold in Control at every tested resolution and preset. Measured data shows the combo reaches 72 FPS at 4K Ultra, 106 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 140 FPS at 1080p Ultra, placing it in the top 6% of all tested combinations (rank 224 out of 3,720). The CPU and GPU both sit in the 87th–89th percentile of their respective benchmark pools, and their nearest rivals are within a couple of percentage points. This is a system that will not just run Control; it will run it at maximum settings with headroom to spare.

FAQ

Q: What is the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at 4K?

A: Ultra. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 72, which clears the 60 FPS threshold. High, Medium, and Low also exceed 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: In average benchmark score, it is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13950HX, and 0.6% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385. It is 0.7% behind the Intel Core i5-14600. All four rivals fall within a 1.3% band, so swapping to any of them would yield nearly identical performance in Control.

Q: What is the GPU's standing relative to other graphics cards?

A: The RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, is 0.6% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE is 2.2% faster. The Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% slower, and the Radeon Pro W5700X is 2.3% slower.

Q: Can this combo run Control at 1080p with high refresh rates?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, even the Ultra preset averages 140 FPS. Low runs at 234 FPS, Medium at 181 FPS, and High at 161 FPS. All presets are far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the combo's overall rank among tested configurations for Control?

A: It ranks 224 out of 3,720 tested combos, meaning it outperforms roughly 94% of all combinations in this game.

Q: Is the RTX 5080's memory bandwidth a factor?

A: The GPU has 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 256-bit bus with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory. That bandwidth is more than sufficient for Control's textures and effects at 4K Ultra, as evidenced by the 72 FPS result.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 224 out of 3,720 puts this pairing in the 94th percentile of tested systems for Control. That is a strong result, especially considering the game is from 2019 and the hardware is modern. The rank is based on measured FPS across multiple resolutions and presets, so it reflects real-world performance rather than synthetic estimates. The CPU and GPU both contribute to this ranking: the Ryzen 5 7500X3D has a Passmark multithread score of 25,047 and a single-thread score of 3,494, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The RTX 5080's Passmark G3D score is 36,565 and its overall benchmark average is 56,083, good for the 87th percentile. Neither component is a weak link; the system is well balanced for this title.

The rank also indicates that very few combinations deliver higher frame rates. Those that do likely use even more powerful GPUs or CPUs, but the gap is small. For Control, the 7500X3D + RTX 5080 is already at the high end of the performance envelope, and the only meaningful improvement would come from stepping up to a top-tier enthusiast card, which would yield diminishing returns given the game's age.

Best Settings per Resolution

At every resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra. The data shows no preset drops below the playable threshold at any tested resolution.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra averages 72 FPS. High averages 82 FPS, Medium 93 FPS, and Low 130 FPS. Ultra is the best choice for image quality while staying comfortably above 60 FPS.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra averages 106 FPS. High averages 122 FPS, Medium 137 FPS, and Low 193 FPS. Ultra provides a high refresh rate experience at this resolution.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra averages 140 FPS. High averages 161 FPS, Medium 181 FPS, and Low 234 FPS. Ultra is well above 60 FPS and also above 120 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh monitors.

Since even 4K Ultra clears 60 FPS, there is no need to compromise settings for playability. The only reason to lower presets would be to chase extremely high frame rates for competitive play or to reduce GPU load, but Control is a single-player action game where visual fidelity is typically prioritized.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are considering this CPU or GPU but want to explore nearby options, the benchmark data provides clear comparisons.

CPU alternatives: The Ryzen 5 7500X3D's average benchmark score is 44,573. The nearest rivals are:

• Intel Core Ultra X9 388H: 44,466 (0.2% slower)
• Intel Core i9-13950HX: 44,342 (0.5% slower)
• AMD Ryzen AI Max 385: 44,309 (0.6% slower)
• Intel Core i5-14600: 44,889 (0.7% faster)

All four processors are within a 1.3% performance band, so swapping to any of them would result in virtually identical frame rates in Control. The 7500X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache and 6 cores / 12 threads are sufficient for the game, but the rivals are equally capable.

GPU alternatives: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 56,083. The nearest rivals are:

• AMD Radeon 8060S: 55,757 (0.6% slower)
• AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB: 55,698 (0.7% slower)
• AMD Radeon Pro W5700X: 54,828 (2.3% slower)
• AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE: 57,367 (2.2% faster)

The RX 9070 GRE is the only rival that is notably faster, but only by 2.2%. All others are within 2.3% slower. In practice, any of these GPUs would deliver nearly the same Control experience, with the RTX 5080 offering a slight edge over most of them.

CPU and GPU Roles

Understanding which component limits performance in Control helps with tuning and future upgrades. The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a clear pattern.

At 1080p Low, the combo hits 234 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 193 FPS (a 17.5% decrease), and then to 4K Low it falls to 130 FPS (a 32.6% decrease from 1440p). This steep decline with resolution indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly the bottleneck as pixel count rises. The CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at 1080p; its single-thread score of 3,494 and multithread score of 25,047 are strong, and its 89th percentile ranking suggests it is not holding back the system.

The effect of preset quality also points to GPU dominance. At 4K, going from Low to Ultra drops FPS from 130 to 72 (a 44.6% reduction). At 1440p, Low to Ultra drops from 193 to 106 (45.1% reduction). At 1080p, Low to Ultra drops from 234 to 140 (40.2% reduction). The consistent ~40-45% penalty across resolutions shows that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the primary drivers of these changes, not the CPU.

However, at 1080p Low, the system is likely CPU-bound to some degree, because the GPU has more than enough headroom to produce 234 FPS. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect a smaller FPS drop when moving from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, but the 17.5% drop suggests the GPU is already becoming relevant. At 1080p Ultra, the GPU is clearly the limiter, as the FPS falls to 140 despite the CPU being unchanged.

In summary, the RTX 5080 is the dominant component at all resolutions, but the CPU is more than adequate to avoid bottlenecking at 1080p. For 1440p and 4K, the GPU's load increases proportionally, and the CPU's role becomes less significant. If you were to upgrade the GPU, you would see larger gains at higher resolutions; if you upgraded the CPU, you would only see marginal improvements at 1080p Low, where the system is already delivering 234 FPS.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control, and it can do so at maximum settings at every tested resolution. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous:

• 3840x2160: All presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. The best preset is Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS.
• 2560x1440: All presets are playable. Ultra averages 106 FPS.
• 1920x1080: All presets are playable. Ultra averages 140 FPS.

The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the combo exceeds that by a wide margin even at 4K Ultra. There is no scenario in the measured data where this hardware falls below 60 FPS. The only caveat is that Control is a 2019 title, so newer, more demanding games may not be as forgiving, but for this specific game, the Ryzen 5 7500X3D and RTX 5080 combination is more than sufficient. The launch MSRP for the CPU is $269 and for the GPU is $999, but performance data confirms the hardware delivers top-tier results in Control.