Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a formidable combination for Control, a 2019 action-adventure title. Benchmark data shows this system delivers high frame rates across all tested resolutions and presets, firmly exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The RTX 4080's raw performance dominates the workload, while the Ryzen 7 5700 provides ample CPU headroom, making this build a strong choice for high-refresh-rate gaming. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU playing a supporting role that does not bottleneck even at lower resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS dataset provides a clear picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. All figures represent average frames per second unless otherwise specified, with minimum and maximum data available for the Medium preset only.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the system starts at 126 FPS on Low settings. This drops to 89 FPS on Medium, where the frame time variance is visible: the minimum recorded is 76 FPS and the maximum is 103 FPS. Moving to High settings yields 79 FPS on average. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains a solid 69 FPS average. This shows a clear scaling curve, with a 57 FPS difference between the lowest and highest presets.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), performance is significantly higher. Low settings produce 186 FPS, while Medium settings average 132 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. High settings deliver 118 FPS, and the Ultra preset remains well above the playability threshold at 102 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 84 FPS, indicating that resolution scaling has a strong impact on the GPU load.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system achieves very high frame rates. Low settings reach 220 FPS, and Medium settings average 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. High settings provide 156 FPS, while Ultra settings still produce 135 FPS. Even at the most demanding 1080p preset, the average is more than double the 60 FPS playability threshold. The frame rate ceiling appears to be approaching the CPU's limit, but the Ryzen 7 5700's 8-core, 16-thread configuration keeps performance high.

The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution or quality preset reduces the average FPS, but the system never falls below 69 FPS in any tested configuration. The minimum FPS data for Medium settings at all resolutions indicates that frame pacing remains stable, with the 4K minimum of 76 FPS being the lowest recorded value across the entire dataset.

Best Settings per Resolution

The "best" setting is defined as the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above 60. According to the verdict data, this system achieves playable frame rates on every preset at every resolution.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which yields an average of 69 FPS. This is a significant achievement, as it means the game can be run at its highest visual quality at 4K resolution with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The 69 FPS average suggests that even demanding scenes will rarely dip below the playability threshold, though the Medium preset's minimum of 76 FPS offers slightly more headroom for frame time spikes.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 102 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors (120Hz or 144Hz). The 102 FPS average is high enough that users can expect a smooth experience with minimal stuttering, and the system has room to handle more complex scenes without noticeable drops.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 135 FPS. This is the most favorable scenario for competitive or fast-paced gameplay, as the frame rate is high enough to take full advantage of 144Hz displays. The 135 FPS average on Ultra settings indicates that the system is not GPU-bound at this resolution, and users could potentially push frame rates even higher by reducing settings, though the data shows this is unnecessary for a smooth experience.

In summary, the RTX 4080 is powerful enough to run Control at maximum settings across all tested resolutions, with the 4K Ultra preset being the only configuration that approaches the 60 FPS threshold, and even then it clears it by 9 FPS.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals a clear division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080. The GPU is overwhelmingly the primary performance driver, while the CPU provides sufficient support to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The scaling between resolutions demonstrates the GPU's dominance. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 220 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 186 FPS, a 15% reduction. At 4K Low, it falls to 126 FPS, a 32% reduction from 1440p. This consistent decline with increasing resolution is characteristic of GPU-bound workloads, as the RTX 4080 must process more pixels at higher resolutions. The CPU's workload remains relatively constant across resolutions, as it is responsible for game logic and draw calls, not pixel rendering.

The scaling between presets further confirms this. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces performance from 126 FPS to 69 FPS, a 45% drop. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces performance from 186 FPS to 102 FPS, a 45% drop. At 1080p, Low to Ultra goes from 220 FPS to 135 FPS, a 39% drop. The similar percentage drops across resolutions suggest that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are the limiting factors, as the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are heavily taxed by higher presets.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Medium (175 FPS) and High (156 FPS) is 19 FPS, while at 4K, the same preset step yields only 10 FPS (89 to 79). This indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is beginning to influence performance, as the GPU can render frames faster than the CPU can feed it data. However, the Ryzen 7 5700's strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 901 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, ensures that even at 1080p Low (220 FPS), the system is not severely CPU-limited.

The RTX 4080's 48.74 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 9728 shading units are the key specifications driving this performance. The GPU's 76 RT cores also handle the game's ray tracing effects, though specific ray tracing FPS data is not available in the measured results. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and 8 cores provide ample resources for the game's physics and AI systems, but the data clearly shows that the GPU is the component that determines the final frame rate in most scenarios.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering this CPU-GPU combination, the benchmark data provides context on what other hardware would behave similarly. The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 offer insight into alternative builds.

CPU Alternatives: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700's average benchmark score is 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The closest rival is the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which has an average score of 25530, a negligible difference of -0.1%. This means a system with that Xeon processor would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound tasks. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550 (-0.1% delta). The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446 (0.3% delta). All four rivals are within 0.3% of the Ryzen 7 5700's performance, indicating that any of these CPUs would provide a similar gaming experience in Control, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU is the bottleneck.

GPU Alternatives: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, placing it in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209, a delta of just 0.1%. This means the SUPER variant would perform almost identically, with no meaningful FPS difference in Control. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1% delta), which suggests it would be slightly faster, though the difference is within the margin of error for most benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (-2.6% delta), indicating it would be about 2.6% faster on average. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (-2.7% delta), also slightly faster.

For a practical builder, this data suggests that swapping the RTX 4080 for an RTX 4080 SUPER would yield no noticeable change in Control's frame rates. The AMD alternatives would provide a marginal performance increase, but the difference is small enough that driver optimizations and cooling solutions would likely have a larger impact on actual FPS. The CPU alternatives all fall within a narrow performance band, so choosing any of these would not alter the system's ability to run Control at high settings.

The Verdict

Based on the benchmark data, the answer is unequivocal: *Yes, this PC can run Control exceptionally well.* The verdictByResolution data confirms that every resolution and preset combination tested achieves playable frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable. The best settings are Ultra, with an average of 69 FPS. This means users with a 4K display can enjoy the game at maximum visual quality without compromising on smoothness. The 69 FPS average is close enough to the threshold that users sensitive to frame drops may prefer High settings (79 FPS) for extra headroom, but the data shows Ultra is technically playable.

At 2560x1440, the system excels. Ultra settings average 102 FPS, and all presets are well above the threshold. This resolution is the sweet spot for this build, offering a balance between visual fidelity and high frame rates. A 144Hz monitor would be fully utilized on Medium (132 FPS) or High (118 FPS) settings, while Ultra still provides a smooth experience.

At 1920x1080, the system is overpowered for this game. Ultra settings average 135 FPS, and Low settings hit 220 FPS. This configuration is ideal for competitive play or for users who want to maximize frame rates on a high-refresh-rate display. The data suggests that even the most demanding scenes will not cause the frame rate to drop below 60 FPS.

The combo's rank of 332 out of 3720 tested combinations places it in the top 9% of all tested systems, reflecting its high performance in this specific game. The RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM ensures that even at 4K Ultra, texture memory is not a limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads provide more than enough processing power for the game's demands.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data shows the system achieves 69 FPS at 4K Ultra settings without specifying ray tracing. The RTX 4080's 76 RT cores are designed for ray tracing workloads, but specific ray tracing FPS figures are not included in the benchmark results. The non-ray-traced Ultra preset is playable, so enabling ray tracing would likely reduce performance, but the exact impact is not quantified in the available data.

*Q: What is the best resolution for this system to play Control?*

A: The data indicates that 2560x1440 offers the best balance, with Ultra settings averaging 102 FPS. At this resolution, the system provides a high-quality visual experience with a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. 4K is also viable at 69 FPS on Ultra, but 1440p provides more headroom for smooth gameplay.

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4080 compared to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The benchmark scores show the RTX 4080 averages 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER averages 54209, a difference of just 0.1%. This means the two GPUs perform nearly identically in practice, and users would not notice a meaningful FPS difference in Control.

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 CPU a bottleneck for the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 220 FPS, which is very high. The scaling between resolutions shows a clear GPU-bound pattern, with frame rates dropping by roughly 30-40% when moving from 1080p to 4K. The CPU's single-thread performance (Cinebench R23 score of 2916) is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured data shows an average of 156 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience on standard 60Hz monitors, while also being high enough for 144Hz displays.

Q: Are there any settings where the game drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all tested resolutions (1080p, 1440p, 4K) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the average FPS never falls below 69 FPS. The lowest recorded minimum FPS is 76 FPS at 4K Medium settings, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold. This system maintains playable frame rates in every configuration tested.