Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a commanding performance profile in Control, with measured data showing every tested setting at every resolution clearing the 60 FPS threshold. This combination of a Zen 4 six-core processor and an Ada Lovelace flagship GPU produces a benchmark suite that is consistently high, with the lowest recorded average being 69 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data suggests a system that is not merely capable, but rather one that has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays and demanding visual configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly powerful, producing frame rates that range from 135 FPS to 246 FPS depending on settings. The Low preset produces an average of 246 FPS, demonstrating that the CPU and GPU are far from being strained at this resolution. Moving up to the Medium preset yields an average of 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS, indicating a stable frame delivery even with increased graphical load. The High preset records an average of 156 FPS, while the most demanding Ultra preset still manages an average of 135 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally high, with the average FPS figures showing a predictable decline as settings increase. The Low preset achieves an average of 186 FPS, which is a 60 FPS drop from the 1080p Low result, illustrating the impact of the higher pixel count. Medium settings at 1440p produce an average of 132 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS, showing that even the lower-bound frame rates are more than double the playability threshold. High settings yield an average of 118 FPS, while the Ultra preset, the most demanding option, still achieves a robust average of 102 FPS. This indicates that the combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, even with all graphical features enabled.

The 3840x2160 resolution presents a more demanding scenario, yet the system still performs admirably. The Low preset at 4K records an average of 126 FPS, which is a considerable achievement for 4K gaming. Medium settings produce an average of 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS, confirming that the experience remains fluid with no significant frame drops. High settings at 4K result in an average of 79 FPS, and the Ultra preset, the most intensive configuration tested, maintains an average of 69 FPS. This final figure is still comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, proving that the hardware can handle the game's maximum visual fidelity at 4K without dipping into unplayable territory.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates that for this specific game and hardware combination, the concept of "best settings" is defined by the highest quality preset that still maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice, delivering an average of 135 FPS. This allows users to experience Control with all visual features maximized while still having substantial performance headroom for smooth gameplay, making it the clear winner for visual quality and responsiveness.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again stands out as the best option, achieving an average of 102 FPS. This demonstrates that the hardware is not bottlenecked at this resolution, allowing for the full visual experience at a frame rate that is ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The performance difference between the Ultra and High presets at this resolution is 16 FPS, a modest cost for the additional visual fidelity offered by the Ultra settings.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains the recommended setting, with an average FPS of 69. While this is the lowest average recorded across all tested configurations, it still exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold by 9 FPS. This makes 4K Ultra gaming a viable and smooth experience, although it leaves less headroom for fluctuations in demanding scenes compared to lower resolutions. The data shows a consistent pattern: the Ultra preset is the best choice at every resolution, as the hardware provides enough performance to run the most demanding settings without sacrificing playability.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 135 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming at maximum settings?

A: Yes, the data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 69, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset achieves an average of 186 FPS, while the Ultra preset achieves an average of 102 FPS, showing a difference of 84 FPS between the two extremes.

Q: Are there any configurations where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No, the measured data shows that every resolution and settings combination tested has an average FPS above 60. The lowest average recorded is 69 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for the Medium preset?

A: For the Medium preset, the minimum FPS values are 149 FPS at 1920x1080, 113 FPS at 2560x1440, and 76 FPS at 3840x2160.

Q: How does the performance scale between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 156 FPS at 1920x1080 to 118 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 79 FPS at 3840x2160, showing a significant but predictable decrease as resolution increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data for the CPU and GPU in this system places them among a group of closely matched hardware. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27636, with its nearest rivals showing very small performance deltas. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K both have an average score of 27578, which is only 0.2% lower than the 7600X. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is also close, with a score of 27535, representing a 0.4% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores slightly higher at 27712, indicating a 0.3% performance advantage. In practical terms, these differences are minimal, suggesting that swapping the 7600X for any of these alternatives would result in nearly identical gaming performance in Control.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S score 55698 and 55757, respectively, representing 2.6% and 2.7% higher scores. These are all small margins that would not translate into a noticeable difference in frame rates for Control, meaning any of these GPUs would provide a very similar experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern regarding the roles of the CPU and GPU in this system. At 1920x1080, the performance is exceptionally high across all settings, with the Low preset hitting 246 FPS. This suggests that at this resolution, the GPU is not the primary limiting factor, as the frame rates are so high that the CPU's ability to feed the GPU becomes more relevant. However, the significant drop from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p (from 246 FPS to 135 FPS) indicates that the GPU's workload is still a major factor, as increasing graphical fidelity directly impacts performance.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes more dominant. The frame rates at 4K are considerably lower than at 1080p, showing a clear scaling with resolution that is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 156 at 1080p to 79 at 4K, a 49% reduction. This substantial decline indicates that the GPU is being tasked with rendering significantly more pixels, and its performance is the primary determinant of the final frame rate. The CPU's role, while still important for maintaining high minimum frame rates, becomes less of a bottleneck as the resolution and graphical load increase.

Furthermore, the scaling between presets at each resolution provides insight into the component balance. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 57 FPS (from 126 to 69), showing that the GPU is heavily impacted by the increased graphical complexity. At 1080p, the same difference is 111 FPS (from 246 to 135), which is a larger absolute change but a smaller relative one. This suggests that at lower resolutions, there is enough GPU headroom that the CPU can still push high frame rates, but the GPU's limitations become more apparent as the settings and resolution are increased. The data indicates that for this game, the GPU is the primary performance driver, with the CPU providing ample support to prevent bottlenecking.

The Verdict

The benchmark data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Control exceptionally well. According to the verdictByResolution data, the system achieves playable settings at every resolution, with the highest quality preset being "Ultra" in all cases. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 135 FPS, clearing the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset maintains an average of 102 FPS, again far exceeding the playability requirement. Even at the demanding 3840x2160 resolution, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 69 FPS, which is 9 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

This means that users can play Control at its maximum visual settings at any resolution, including 4K, without experiencing frame rates that fall below the playable standard. The minimum FPS data from the Medium preset also supports this, with the lowest recorded minimum being 76 FPS at 4K, indicating that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate is unlikely to drop below the 60 FPS threshold. The system offers a smooth and visually rich experience across the board, with no compromises required in terms of settings or resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested hardware combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks at position 241 out of 3720 combinations for Control. This places it in the top 6.5% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a high-performance configuration. The rank reflects the strength of both the CPU and GPU, which work together to deliver the high frame rates seen in the measured data.

The ranking also suggests that while there are more powerful combinations available, this system is far above average for this game. The 3720 total combinations represent a wide range of hardware, and being in the top 241 is a strong indicator of the system's capability. It confirms that the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 4080 are a well-matched pair for Control, providing a level of performance that will satisfy gamers with high-refresh-rate monitors or those who prefer to play at maximum settings in 4K. The data shows that this combo is a solid performer, with its rank reflecting its ability to handle the game's demands with ease.