Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control across all tested resolutions, with the data showing that even the most demanding Ultra preset stays well above the 60 FPS playability threshold at 4K. At 1080p and 1440p, the pairing produces triple-digit averages at every settings level, indicating that this is a system built for maximum visual fidelity and high refresh rate displays. The benchmark results consistently show the RTX 4080 as the dominant performance driver, with the CPU providing ample headroom across all scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 5 9600X sits at the 81st percentile among all tested processors, with an average benchmark score of 29713. The nearest rival in performance is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE, which scores 29656, a mere 0.2% difference. This means that in a gaming context, swapping in that PRO variant would produce nearly identical frame pacing and minimums. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H and AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT are also extremely close, scoring 29868 and 29879 respectively, representing a 0.5% and 0.6% delta from the 9600X. The final listed rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, scores 29955, which is 0.8% higher. For Control specifically, these differences are negligible; the game's engine will be bottlenecked by the GPU in most scenarios, so any of these CPUs would deliver essentially the same measured FPS.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 ranks at the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its closest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209, a delta of just 0.1%. In real-world gaming, this translates to a performance parity that would be impossible to distinguish without a frame counter. 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% deltas. For Control, these differences matter only at the margins; the RTX 4080's raw compute advantage ensures that all these alternatives would still comfortably clear 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, though the exact frame rates would shift slightly.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the data shows that Ultra settings produce an average of 135 FPS, which is the most demanding preset available and remains far above the 60 FPS threshold. The benchmark results indicate no reason to drop below Ultra, as the frame rate is already exceptionally high. High settings yield 156 FPS, Medium produces 175 FPS, and Low reaches 246 FPS, but Ultra is the clear recommendation for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still averages 102 FPS, making it the best choice for this resolution. The GPU has sufficient headroom to render the game at its highest quality settings while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. High settings average 118 FPS, Medium 132 FPS, and Low 186 FPS, but none of these lower presets are necessary given the Ultra performance.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings average 69 FPS, which is the most demanding option and still clears the 60 FPS threshold. The verdict for 4K is clear: Ultra is the best setting, with an average of 69 FPS. High settings produce 79 FPS, Medium 89 FPS, and Low 126 FPS, but the data shows that the GPU can handle the maximum preset without dropping below playable frame rates. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 76, and at Ultra the average of 69 suggests that occasional dips below 60 are unlikely but possible in heavy scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a classic GPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions, with the CPU becoming relatively more important as resolution decreases. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 111 FPS (246 vs 135 FPS), which indicates that the GPU is working hard to render the additional visual effects. The CPU, with its single-thread performance of 1253 in 3dmark_single_thread and 2183.5 in cinebench_r23_singlecore, provides enough throughput to feed the RTX 4080 without becoming a bottleneck.

At 2560x1440, the scaling between presets tightens slightly: Low averages 186 FPS, while Ultra averages 102 FPS, a difference of 84 FPS. This suggests that the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU's role becomes slightly more pronounced as the pixel count increases. The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 716.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth are being utilized more fully at this resolution.

The 4K results tell the clearest story. At 3840x2160, Low averages 126 FPS while Ultra averages 69 FPS, a 57 FPS spread. This narrowing gap indicates that the GPU is now the overwhelming bottleneck, as the pixel throughput demands exceed what even the RTX 4080 can deliver at maximum settings. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up, and the data shows that upgrading the CPU would yield no meaningful gains at this resolution. Conversely, at 1080p, the 246 FPS Low result hints that the CPU's limits are closer, though still not binding, as the 9600X's 30027 Passmark multithread score provides ample headroom.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict lists Ultra as the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 102 FPS, making it the most demanding preset that still delivers well above 60 FPS. All four settings levels are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 scores 54247 on average, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of just 0.1%. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.6% higher.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 9600X a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in Control?

A: The data suggests no. At 4K, the FPS spread between Low (126) and Ultra (69) shows the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1080p, the CPU still delivers 246 FPS on Low, indicating it is not a constraint.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values recorded for this combination?

A: The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium settings. At 1920x1080 Medium, the min is 149 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, the min is 113 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Medium, the min is 76 FPS. All exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: The combo ranks 241st out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 6.5% of all systems tested for Control.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the benchmark results show a clear progression across presets. Low settings deliver an average of 246 FPS. Medium settings produce 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. High settings average 156 FPS, and Ultra settings average 135 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium is 149, which is more than double the playability threshold, indicating excellent frame pacing.

At 2560x1440, Low settings average 186 FPS. Medium settings yield 132 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. High settings average 118 FPS, while Ultra settings average 102 FPS. The consistent gap between Medium and High (14 FPS) and High and Ultra (16 FPS) suggests that each preset tier adds a predictable load on the GPU.

At 3840x2160, Low settings average 126 FPS. Medium settings produce 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. High settings average 79 FPS, and Ultra settings average 69 FPS. The minimum FPS at Medium, 76, is still comfortably above 60 FPS, and the Ultra average of 69 indicates that the system maintains playability even at the most demanding configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 241st out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the top 6.5% of all configurations evaluated, which is consistent with the high frame rates observed across all resolutions and presets. The ranking reflects not just the GPU's raw power but also the CPU's ability to sustain high throughput without bottlenecking. The 9600X's 81st percentile CPU ranking and the RTX 4080's 86th percentile GPU ranking combine to form a system that is well-balanced for this title, as evidenced by the fact that no resolution or preset drops below the 60 FPS threshold.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable at every tested resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS requirement. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 102 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high refresh rate monitors. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 135 FPS, making this a perfect configuration for esports-level responsiveness or simply maxing out the game's visuals. The data shows no scenario where this combination fails to meet the playability threshold, making it a definitive recommendation for Control at maximum quality.