Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a wide range of performance in Control, scaling from a locked 60+ FPS experience at 4K to very high frame rates at 1080p. Benchmark data shows this combination is capable of running the game smoothly across most settings, with specific limitations only at the most demanding preset at 3840x2160.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, at 4K the combination achieves a playable average of 59.5 FPS on High settings, 68 FPS on Medium, and 94.1 FPS on Low. The Ultra preset falls below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 52.3 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) remain above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 78.2 FPS, making it the most demanding option that still clears the playable threshold.

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

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25530) and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25550). It scores 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25485) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25446).

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 187.1 on Low to 103.9 on Ultra. This represents a drop of approximately 44% from the lowest to the highest preset, with Medium at 133.3 FPS and High at 116.7 FPS in between.

Q: Does the RTX 3080 outperform its closest GPU rivals significantly?

A: The RTX 3080's average benchmark score is 23172, which is 0.3% lower than the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250). It trails the AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273) by 0.4% and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276) by 0.4%.

Q: Which resolution provides the highest headroom above 60 FPS?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution with Ultra settings gives an average of 103.9 FPS, which is 43.9 FPS above the playable threshold. The 2560x1440 Ultra preset provides 78.2 FPS, and 3840x2160 Medium offers 68 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 5700's synthetic benchmark performance places it in a tight cluster with several other processors. The Intel Xeon D-2752TER scores 25530, which is 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700's 25517. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H is also 0.1% ahead with a score of 25550. On the other side, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 (0.1% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446 (0.3% lower). In practical terms, these deltas are negligible, meaning a system built with any of these CPUs would exhibit nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Control.

For the GPU side, the RTX 3080's average score of 23172 is bracketed by four other graphics cards with remarkably similar results. The NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 both score 23249 and 23250 respectively, each 0.3% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon R9 M290X score 23273 and 23276, which are 0.4% higher. These differences fall well within typical run-to-run variance, so any of these GPUs would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Control at the same settings.

When considering upgrades or alternative builds, the data suggests that swapping the CPU to any of its four nearest rivals would not change the gaming experience measurably. Similarly, replacing the RTX 3080 with one of its closest scoring GPUs would maintain the same performance envelope. The combination's rank of 1047 out of 3720 tested combos places it in the upper third of all systems tested, indicating strong overall capability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions reveals how the balance shifts between CPU and GPU load. At 1920x1080, the system is likely more CPU-bound at lower settings, as evidenced by the huge gap between Low (187.1 FPS) and Ultra (103.9 FPS). The 83.2 FPS difference shows that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, with the CPU becoming the limiting factor at lower presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates compress somewhat: Low runs at 143.1 FPS and Ultra at 78.2 FPS, a spread of 64.9 FPS. The GPU begins to take on more work as pixel count increases, but the CPU still has enough throughput to feed the RTX 3080 effectively. The Ultra preset at 1440p produces 78.2 FPS, which is 25.7 FPS lower than the same preset at 1080p, showing a clear GPU workload increase.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. Ultra drops to 52.3 FPS, while Low still manages 94.1 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 41.8 FPS, a smaller absolute gap than at lower resolutions but with the overall frame rates much closer to the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 68 FPS is the highest playable setting at this resolution, and the fact that Ultra falls below 60 FPS indicates the RTX 3080 is nearing its limit with this CPU.

The data shows that at 1080p and 1440p, the CPU provides ample headroom, allowing the GPU to be the primary performance driver. At 4K, the GPU's rendering load dominates, and the CPU's role diminishes to the point where the RTX 3080's raw compute power determines the outcome. The scaling from 1080p Ultra (103.9 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (78.2 FPS) to 4K Ultra (52.3 FPS) follows a consistent pattern of approximately 25% reduction per resolution step, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at high presets.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at all three tested resolutions, but with a caveat at 4K. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 103.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets also remain playable, with Ultra delivering 78.2 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Low and Medium presets are playable at 94.1 FPS and 68 FPS respectively, but High (59.5 FPS) and Ultra (52.3 FPS) fall just below the 60 FPS target.

The verdict data specifies that 4K has playable settings of Low and Medium, with Medium being the best option at an average of 68 FPS. For 1440p, all settings are playable, with Ultra as the best at 78.2 FPS. At 1080p, Ultra is the best setting at 103.9 FPS. The system provides a smooth experience across the board, with the only compromise required being a reduction from Ultra to Medium at 4K to maintain playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low runs at 94.1 FPS, Medium at 68 FPS, High at 59.5 FPS, and Ultra at 52.3 FPS. The step from Low to Medium costs 26.1 FPS, while Medium to High costs 8.5 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 7.2 FPS. The largest performance hit occurs when moving from Low to Medium, suggesting that Medium enables significant visual features that stress the GPU.

At 2560x1440, the averages are: Low at 143.1 FPS, Medium at 102.7 FPS, High at 85.8 FPS, and Ultra at 78.2 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 40.4 FPS, which is the steepest decline. Medium to High costs 16.9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 7.6 FPS. The diminishing returns are clear: each successive preset increases visual quality with smaller frame rate penalties.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its highest frame rates: Low at 187.1 FPS, Medium at 133.3 FPS, High at 116.7 FPS, and Ultra at 103.9 FPS. The Low to Medium gap is 53.8 FPS, the largest absolute drop across all resolutions. Medium to High costs 16.6 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 12.8 FPS. At this resolution, even the Ultra preset provides over 100 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

The data includes only average FPS values; no minimum or maximum frame times were recorded. This means the measurements reflect overall throughput rather than frame pacing consistency, but the averages are high enough to suggest generally smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Medium, with an average of 68 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin above the threshold while still offering better visual quality than Low. The High preset falls to 59.5 FPS, just missing the target, so Medium is the recommended choice for 4K.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best setting, averaging 78.2 FPS. This is 18.2 FPS above the playable threshold, leaving room for demanding scenes without dropping below 60 FPS. All lower presets also exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra offers the highest visual fidelity while maintaining performance.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best setting with an average of 103.9 FPS. This is 43.9 FPS above the threshold, providing substantial headroom. The system can handle the highest preset at this resolution with ease, making it suitable for competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1047 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 72nd percentile of all systems measured. This rank reflects the strong performance of both components working together, with the CPU's 78th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 68th percentile among all graphics cards.

The ranking indicates that this system outperforms roughly 72% of all tested configurations in this game. The CPU's synthetic average score of 25517 and the GPU's average score of 23172 both contribute to this position. While neither component is at the absolute top of its respective category, their combination produces a well-balanced system that handles Control comfortably at most settings. The gap between the combo's rank and the individual component percentiles suggests that the game benefits from the balanced pairing, where neither part bottlenecks the other significantly.