Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 283rd out of 3,720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 7.6% of all configurations. This is a strong result for a game released in 2019, indicating that the pairing is far more capable than what the title demands at most settings. The data shows a system that is thoroughly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but the CPU’s 78th percentile standing among all processors ensures it never becomes a limiting factor, even at 1080p where frame rates climb well past 200 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 283 out of 3,720 tested configurations places it comfortably in the upper echelon of systems tested for Control. To contextualize this, the CPU alone sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs tested, while the GPU sits at the 86th percentile among all GPUs. This suggests that the graphics card is the stronger component in this pairing, which aligns with the benchmark results showing that performance scales heavily with resolution and graphical preset.

What is notable is the delta between the CPU and GPU percentile rankings. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 86th percentile is eight points higher than the Ryzen 5 7600’s 78th percentile, meaning the GPU is relatively more powerful within its own market segment. This creates a system where the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates, but the CPU is still strong enough to avoid bottlenecking even at low settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. The data confirms this: at 1080p Low, the system produces 245 FPS average, which is a workload that would expose CPU limitations in weaker processors.

The rank also benefits from the game’s age relative to the hardware. Control’s 2019 release date means modern mid-range and high-end components vastly exceed its requirements. The RTX 4080 SUPER, released in 2024, is overkill for this title, which explains why every resolution and preset combination tested clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The combo’s rank of 283 is thus a reflection of how far ahead this hardware is, rather than any specific optimization for Control.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best settings at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest recorded average is 245 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration that exceeds 240 FPS, with the next closest being 185 FPS at 2560x1440 Low.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 has an average benchmark score of 26,324. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, scores 26,274, a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26,212, which is 0.4% lower. The data shows the 7600 is essentially tied with these processors.

Q: Is the GPU significantly better than its immediate competitors?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54,209 on average. The standard RTX 4080 scores 54,247, a 0.1% difference. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores higher at 55,698, which is 2.7% above the 4080 SUPER in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: At which resolution does the system show the largest performance drop?

A: The transition from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 causes the most significant frame rate reduction. At High settings, the average drops from 117 FPS to 79 FPS, a 32.5% decrease. This is consistent with the GPU becoming the primary bottleneck at 4K.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS in all tested scenarios?

A: Yes. Every resolution and settings combination listed in the measured FPS data exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest average is 69 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 15% above the playable threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system produces extremely high frame rates that range from 134 FPS at Ultra to 245 FPS at Low. These numbers suggest that the CPU is being pushed to its limits, as the GPU has ample headroom to render frames quickly. The Ryzen 5 7600’s single-thread performance, reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 999, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates drop by approximately 24-26% across all settings. For example, High settings go from 155 FPS to 117 FPS, while Low settings go from 245 FPS to 185 FPS. This scaling indicates that the GPU is becoming more influential, as the increased pixel count demands more from the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth. The CPU’s role diminishes slightly, but the 7600 still provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates the performance picture. High settings drop from 117 FPS to 79 FPS, a 32.5% reduction, while Ultra settings fall from 102 FPS to 69 FPS. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is being fully utilized at this resolution, and the CPU’s role becomes secondary. The data shows that the scaling between 1440p and 4K is steeper than between 1080p and 1440p, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU’s 12 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache are more than adequate for Control’s workload, as evidenced by the consistent frame rates even at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with substantial headroom at every tested configuration. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at all three resolutions. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the lowest average frame rate recorded is 69 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is 15% above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers between 134 FPS and 245 FPS depending on settings, with Ultra being the best playable option at 134 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440, the range is 102 FPS to 185 FPS, with Ultra again being the best option at 102 FPS. At 3840x2160, the system produces 69 FPS to 125 FPS, with Ultra at 69 FPS average. The data indicates that users can max out the game’s settings at any resolution and still enjoy a smooth experience well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The only potential concern is the 4K Ultra result of 69 FPS, which is close enough to 60 FPS that heavy scenes with many particles or physics interactions might cause dips. However, the measured data shows no minimum FPS below 76 FPS in the Medium preset at 4K, suggesting the system has some stability margin. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, 1080p Low at 245 FPS is the optimal choice, while 1440p Ultra at 102 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 125 FPS average
• Medium: 89 FPS average, 76 FPS minimum, 102 FPS maximum
• High: 79 FPS average
• Ultra: 69 FPS average

The 4K results show a clear progression from Low to Ultra, with a 44.9% reduction in frame rate between the lowest and highest settings. The Medium preset provides the only complete dataset with min and max FPS, showing a range of 26 FPS between the minimum and maximum. This suggests some scene-to-scene variability, but the minimum of 76 FPS remains comfortably above the playable threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 185 FPS average
• Medium: 132 FPS average, 112 FPS minimum, 152 FPS maximum
• High: 117 FPS average
• Ultra: 102 FPS average

At 1440p, the frame rates are substantially higher, with the Low preset nearly tripling the 4K Ultra result. The Medium preset shows a 40 FPS spread between minimum and maximum, indicating more variability at this resolution. The Ultra preset at 102 FPS is still 70% above the playable threshold, making it a safe choice for users who prioritize visual fidelity.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 245 FPS average
• Medium: 174 FPS average, 148 FPS minimum, 200 FPS maximum
• High: 155 FPS average
• Ultra: 134 FPS average

The 1080p results demonstrate the system’s raw speed, with the Low preset hitting 245 FPS. The Medium preset shows a 52 FPS range, which is the largest variability in the entire dataset. Even at Ultra, the system maintains 134 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. The data suggests that 1080p is where the CPU and GPU work in near-perfect harmony, with neither component becoming a significant bottleneck.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which delivers an average of 69 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS. The data shows that High settings at 79 FPS and Medium at 89 FPS are also viable, but Ultra provides the maximum visual quality without dropping below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, with an average of 102 FPS. This is 70% above the playable threshold, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes. The next step down, High at 117 FPS, offers only a marginal improvement in frame rate while reducing visual quality, so Ultra is the clear recommendation.

At 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 134 FPS average, which is the best settings preset that maintains 60 FPS. All presets are playable here, but Ultra offers the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing performance. The 134 FPS average is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate monitors, and the system has significant headroom above the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals show that the Ryzen 5 7600 performs nearly identically to several other processors. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX scores 26,274, a 0.2% difference from the 7600’s 26,324. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26,402, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26,212, 0.4% lower. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning users with any of these CPUs would see virtually the same performance in Control.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s rivals are more varied. The standard RTX 4080 scores 54,247, a 0.1% difference, making it effectively identical. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54,828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55,757, 2.8% higher. These results are counterintuitive, as lower-tier cards like the RX 6750 GRE score higher in synthetic benchmarks, but the RTX 4080 SUPER’s ray tracing capabilities and driver optimizations may yield different results in actual gameplay.

For users considering alternatives, the data suggests that swapping the CPU to any of its nearest rivals would produce imperceptible changes in frame rates. Similarly, the GPU’s rivals would produce similar performance, though the RX 6750 GRE’s higher synthetic score does not necessarily translate to better gaming performance in Control. The RTX 4080 SUPER remains a top-tier choice for this game, with the standard RTX 4080 being the most logical alternative if users want to save some cost without sacrificing performance.