Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptionally strong combination for Control, a 2019 action-adventure title. Benchmark data shows this system delivers well above the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions, with the RTX 4080 SUPER's raw throughput handling the game's demanding physics and particle effects with ease. The data indicates this combo ranks in the top 8% of all tested configurations for this game, making it a reliable choice for high-refresh-rate monitors at 1440p and even capable of smooth 4K Ultra gaming.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, this combination is effectively overkill. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding setting available, still produces an average of 134 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold, meaning you can max out every graphical option—including ray tracing and high-resolution textures—without any concern for frame rate drops. For players with 144Hz or 165Hz monitors, the data suggests you could even drop to High settings to reach 155 FPS, or Medium for 174 FPS, but the Ultra preset remains comfortably within high-refresh-rate territory.

Moving to 2560x1440, the system continues to shine. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 102 FPS, which is still well above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience for fast-paced combat. This is the sweet spot for this combo: you get the visual fidelity of maxed-out settings with a frame rate that takes full advantage of most 144Hz QHD monitors. The High preset offers 117 FPS and the Medium preset 132 FPS, but the gap to Ultra is small enough that there is little reason to compromise on quality unless you are chasing every last frame.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth become critical. The Ultra preset still averages 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a small margin. This means you can play at native 4K with all settings maxed, though you may occasionally see dips below 70 FPS in particularly chaotic scenes. If you prefer a more stable frame rate, the High preset at 79 FPS or Medium at 89 FPS offers more headroom. Given that the data shows Ultra at 69 FPS, this is the recommended choice for 4K unless you demand a rock-solid 60+ FPS with no exceptions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Ryzen 5 8400F and the RTX 4080 SUPER becomes clear when examining the scaling across resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has more influence because the GPU is not fully saturated. The Ryzen 5 8400F, with 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 4.70 GHz, shows its strength here—the jump from Low (245 FPS) to Ultra (134 FPS) is only 45%, indicating the CPU is keeping up with the GPU's output at lower settings. However, the difference between 1080p Ultra (134 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (102 FPS) is a 24% drop, which is primarily GPU-driven.

At 1440p, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 52.22 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is pushed harder, and the frame rate drops more steeply as settings increase. The transition from Medium (132 FPS) to Ultra (102 FPS) shows a 23% reduction, which is typical of GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU's role diminishes here, but the 8400F's single-thread performance—evidenced by a 3dmark single-thread score of 951—ensures it does not bottleneck the graphics card.

At 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for frame delivery. The resolution scaling from 1440p Ultra (102 FPS) to 4K Ultra (69 FPS) represents a 32% drop, which is consistent with the increased pixel count. The RTX 4080 SUPER's memory bandwidth of 736.3 GB/s becomes crucial, and the CPU's workload stays relatively flat. Benchmark results show the 8400F's multi-threaded capabilities (cinebench r23 multicore score of 20851) are more than sufficient for Control's physics simulations, but at 4K, the GPU's rasterization and memory subsystem are the clear limiting factors.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with ray tracing enabled?*

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 69 FPS, which includes ray tracing features. This is above the 60 FPS playability threshold, though you may want to use the High preset (79 FPS) for a larger safety margin.

Q: What is the best setting for a 144Hz 1440p monitor?

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 delivers 102 FPS, which is below 144 FPS. For full refresh-rate utilization, the High preset at 117 FPS or Medium at 132 FPS would be better choices, though Ultra remains smooth for most players.

*Q: How does this combo compare to other tested rigs for Control?*

A: It ranks 283rd out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations. This is a high-end result, though not the absolute top.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for 1080p gaming?

A: At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 8400F shows its relevance. The difference between Low (245 FPS) and Ultra (134 FPS) is 45%, which indicates the CPU can handle high frame rates, but the GPU still drives the visual quality settings.

*Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB VRAM matter for Control?*

A: Yes, at 4K Ultra, the game benefits from the large memory pool. The 736.3 GB/s bandwidth ensures textures and effects load without stutter, as evidenced by the stable 69 FPS average at 4K Ultra.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the data?

A: The lowest recorded minimum is 76 FPS at 4K Medium settings. No minimum FPS values are provided for other presets, but the averages suggest consistent performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination holds a rank of 283 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all configurations. This is a strong result, indicating that this system outperforms the vast majority of rigs tested for this game. The ranking reflects the RTX 4080 SUPER's position in the 86th percentile of all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 8400F's 77th percentile among CPUs, but their synergy in Control is clearly effective.

It is notably the RTX 4080 SUPER's average benchmark score of 54209 places it just below the non-SUPER RTX 4080 (54247), a negligible 0.1% difference. This means the combo's ranking is largely determined by the GPU's raw power, with the CPU providing enough headroom to avoid bottlenecking. The data shows that this rank is not a fluke—the system delivers 134 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 102 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and 69 FPS at 4K Ultra, all of which exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

If you are considering other hardware that would behave similarly, the nearest CPU rivals to the Ryzen 5 8400F are worth examining. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, just 0.2% lower than the 8400F's 25005. This means you could swap to the 7500F and expect nearly identical frame rates in Control. The Intel Core i7-11850H (24935, 0.3% slower) and Intel Core i7-13620H (24911, 0.4% slower) are also close, though these are mobile processors that would not typically be paired with a desktop RTX 4080 SUPER.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (54247) is the closest match, with a delta of -0.1% compared to the RTX 4080 SUPER. This means the original RTX 4080 would deliver virtually the same performance in Control. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828) is 1.1% faster, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698) is 2.7% faster in synthetic benchmarks—though these are different class cards and may not scale identically in real games. For practical purposes, any of these GPU alternatives would offer a similar experience, though the RTX 4080 is the most logical substitute.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 134 FPS, far exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 102 FPS, providing a smooth high-refresh-rate experience. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 69 FPS, which still clears the playability bar.

The data shows that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at every resolution, meaning you never have to compromise on quality. The only caveat is 4K Ultra's 69 FPS average, which is close to the 60 FPS minimum but leaves little margin for drops in intense combat sequences. For most users, the 1440p Ultra experience is the standout recommendation—it offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with a 102 FPS average that suits both 100Hz and 120Hz displays.

In summary, the Ryzen 5 8400F + RTX 4080 SUPER is a top-tier combination for Control. It ranks in the top 8% of tested configurations, delivers over 100 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and even manages 4K Ultra without breaking a sweat. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient, and the GPU's 16 GB of VRAM ensures future-proofing. This is a system you can set to maximum and forget about—the game will simply run.