Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title that clearly scales well with modern hardware. Measured data across three resolutions and four quality presets shows this pairing is not merely capable of running the game, but consistently overwhelms the 60 FPS threshold, often by a significant margin. The analysis below breaks down the measured FPS figures, identifies optimal settings per resolution, and examines the roles the CPU and GPU play in this specific title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces frame rates that are almost excessive for standard displays. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 242.9, indicating a scenario where the game is entirely unconstrained by the hardware. Moving to Medium settings yields an average of 172.6 FPS, while High settings produce 155.4 FPS. Even the most demanding Ultra preset at this resolution maintains an average of 137.3 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a performance drop of roughly 43% from the absolute peak, yet even the lowest of these figures is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. This suggests that at 1080p, the user has complete freedom to max out every visual option without concern for playability.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high, though the gap between presets widens. Low settings achieve an average of 183.9 FPS, which is a 24% reduction from the 1080p Low result. Medium settings average 133.7 FPS, High settings average 115.4 FPS, and Ultra settings average 101.4 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is approximately 45%, which is slightly larger than at 1080p. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1440p still delivers an average FPS that is 69% higher than the 60 FPS target, indicating that this resolution is also comfortably within the hardware's capabilities.

At 3840x2160, the demands of 4K resolution begin to show, but the performance remains well above playable levels. Low settings push the average to 126.5 FPS, while Medium settings drop to 89.3 FPS. High settings average 80 FPS, and Ultra settings maintain a respectable 69.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 45% performance reduction, consistent with the pattern seen at lower resolutions. The critical observation here is that even the most demanding preset at 4K stays above the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra average of 69.4 FPS providing a buffer of roughly 15% above the minimum playable standard. This data indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the dominant factor at 4K, with the CPU's role diminishing as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the best settings are unequivocally Ultra, as the measured average FPS of 137.3 clears the 60 FPS requirement by a wide margin. There is no reason to compromise on visual fidelity at this resolution, since even the most demanding preset leaves substantial headroom. The data shows a smooth progression from Low to Ultra, with each step up in quality costing a predictable amount of performance, but none of these steps threaten the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again represent the best choice, with an average FPS of 101.4. This figure is notably higher than the 4K Ultra result, confirming that 1440p is a sweet spot for this hardware. The 101.4 FPS average is 69% above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning that even in demanding scenes with potential frame drops, the experience should remain fluid. The gap between High (115.4 FPS) and Ultra (101.4 FPS) is just 14 FPS, making the visual upgrade to Ultra a relatively inexpensive trade-off.

For 3840x2160, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 69.4. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset approaches the 60 FPS threshold, but it still clears it by more than 9 FPS. The progression from High (80 FPS) to Ultra (69.4 FPS) shows a 13% performance penalty for the highest quality settings. Given that the average FPS remains above 60, Ultra is the recommended setting even at 4K. However, this is the configuration where users with 60 Hz displays might consider locking the frame rate, as the headroom is minimal compared to lower resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, with the GPU becoming increasingly dominant as resolution rises. At 1920x1080, the CPU's influence is most apparent. The jump from 242.9 FPS at Low settings to 137.3 FPS at Ultra settings indicates that the graphics card is being fed a massive amount of work, but the Ryzen 5 7600X's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the high frame rates. The 1080p Low result of 242.9 FPS suggests a scenario where the GPU is not fully utilized, and the CPU's single-thread performance is the limiting factor.

The scaling between 1080p and 1440p provides further insight. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 242.9 to 183.9, a 24% reduction. This substantial drop indicates that the GPU is becoming more constrained as pixel count increases. At Ultra settings, the drop from 137.3 FPS to 101.4 FPS is a 26% reduction, showing a similar pattern. The consistent percentage drops across presets suggest that the CPU's role remains stable, but the GPU's workload scales predictably with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's dominance is unmistakable. The Low setting average of 126.5 FPS is 48% lower than the 1080p Low result, while the Ultra average of 69.4 FPS is 49% lower than the 1080p Ultra result. This near-uniform scaling across all presets indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary bottleneck at 4K. The Ryzen 5 7600X, with its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support, has ample headroom to feed the GPU even at 4K. The benchmark data for the CPU, including a 3DMark single-thread score of 1060 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1965, supports the conclusion that this processor is not a limiting factor in Control at any resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, the nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and the Intel Core i5-12600K, both with an average score of 27578, which is just 0.2% lower than the 7600X's score of 27636. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is also close, with a score of 27535, representing a 0.4% delta. On the higher side, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE scores 27712, which is 0.3% above the 7600X. In practical terms, these processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Control, with differences of less than 1% being imperceptible. The data implies that users with any of these CPUs would see similar frame rates, assuming the same GPU is used.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, the closest rival is the standard RTX 4080, which has an average score of 54247, just 0.1% lower than the 4080 SUPER's 54209. This effectively means the two cards are interchangeable in terms of performance. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, a 2.7% delta, and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, a 2.8% delta. While these AMD alternatives score slightly higher in synthetic benchmarks, the differences are small enough that in-game performance in Control would be nearly equivalent. The data suggests that any of these GPUs paired with the Ryzen 5 7600X would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured results.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 280th out of 3720 tested combinations in Control. This places it in the top 7.5% of all tested hardware pairings, which is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects the GPU's significant contribution, as the RTX 4080 SUPER has a percentile rank of 86 among all GPUs, while the CPU has a percentile rank of 79 among all CPUs. The fact that the combo ranks higher than the CPU's individual percentile suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in this game. The measured FPS data supports this, as even at 4K Ultra, the combination delivers 69.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This rank indicates that while there are 279 faster combinations, the vast majority of the 3720 tested systems would produce lower frame rates in Control.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 69.4, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings are recommended, as the measured average FPS is 101.4, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS requirement.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's score of 54247, indicating nearly identical performance.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low settings, the average FPS reaches 242.9, suggesting the CPU is sufficient for even the highest frame rates, though the GPU may not be fully utilized at this resolution.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K?

A: The average FPS drops from 126.5 at Low to 69.4 at Ultra, a reduction of approximately 45%.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 280th out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 7.5% of all systems tested in Control.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with exceptional performance across all resolutions and settings. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra with an average FPS of 137.3, providing massive headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also prevail with an average FPS of 101.4, offering a smooth and visually rich experience. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings still hold, with an average FPS of 69.4, which is above the playability threshold. The data shows that this combination is not just playable but overqualified for the game, with the GPU being the primary performance driver at higher resolutions. The Ryzen 5 7600X provides ample CPU performance, and the RTX 4080 SUPER ensures that Control runs flawlessly even at 4K with maximum settings. For users seeking a system that can handle this title without compromises, this pairing is more than sufficient.