Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an extremely capable combination for Control, delivering well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset tested. The data shows that this combo not only clears the bar but does so with significant headroom, making it a top-tier choice for this title. The RTX 4080 SUPER’s immense GPU power is the clear driving force, allowing even the most demanding Ultra settings to remain smooth at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 67, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1440p for the highest visual quality while staying above 60 FPS?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 103.5 FPS. Since this is well above the 60 FPS threshold, Ultra is the recommended and most demanding playable setting.

Q: Is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings significant at 1080p?

A: Yes, the scaling is substantial. At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 222.1 on Low to 137.4 on Ultra. This represents a performance reduction of roughly 38% when moving from the lowest to the highest preset, but the Ultra setting still provides a very high frame rate.

Q: How much performance headroom does this combo have at 1080p?

A: The headroom is massive. Even at the most demanding Ultra preset, the system produces an average of 137.4 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, indicating significant spare capacity for future games or higher refresh rate displays.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER outperform its direct predecessor in this game's benchmarks?

A: The data shows the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score that is 0.1% lower than the standard RTX 4080. This indicates their performance profiles are nearly identical, with the SUPER variant being essentially a match for its predecessor.

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

A: The performance data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. The system achieves very high frame rates across all settings and resolutions, suggesting the Ryzen 7 5700’s 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER effectively in Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to identify the most demanding preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The measured data provides clear guidance for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the most demanding and it achieves an average of 67 FPS. This is the best possible setting for visual fidelity at this resolution, as it is the highest preset and still clears the 60 FPS bar. The next step down, High, runs at 79.8 FPS, but Ultra is the top choice for maximum quality.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the optimal choice. It delivers an average of 103.5 FPS, which is far above the threshold and provides a smooth, high-fidelity experience. There is no reason to compromise on lower settings at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 137.4 FPS. This is the most demanding setting and provides an exceptionally smooth experience. The performance is so high that users with high-refresh-rate monitors can fully utilize their displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

Analyzing the performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals that the GPU is overwhelmingly the dominant component for this game. The CPU, while capable, plays a secondary role in this specific configuration.

The most telling evidence is the scaling from 1080p to 4K. At Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 137.4 at 1920x1080 to 103.5 at 2560x1440, and finally to 67 at 3840x2160. This is a steep decline of 51% from 1080p to 4K, which is a classic sign of a GPU-bound workload. As the resolution increases, the rendering load on the GPU grows exponentially, while the CPU's workload for game logic and draw calls remains relatively constant.

The impact of changing graphical presets further confirms this. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra settings reduces the average FPS from 126.8 to 67, a 47% performance drop. This dramatic shift is driven by the increased GPU load from higher-quality textures, effects, and post-processing. The CPU is not the limiting factor here; it is the GPU's ability to process the more complex frames.

The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides a solid foundation. Its high single-thread performance, as indicated by a Geekbench single-core score of 1907, is sufficient to handle the game's primary simulation thread. The CPU's role is to keep the GPU fed with data, and in this case, it does so without becoming a bottleneck. The data suggests that even at lower resolutions where frame rates are extremely high, the CPU maintains its end of the bargain, as the system doesn't hit a performance ceiling that would indicate a CPU limitation.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Control exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution confirms that all tested resolutions and presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the system is fully playable on the Ultra preset, with an average FPS of 67. This is a significant achievement, as it means 4K gaming with maximum settings is not just possible, but smooth. The High preset offers even more headroom at 79.8 FPS for those who prefer a higher frame rate buffer.

At 2560x1440, the experience is stellar. The Ultra preset achieves an average of 103.5 FPS, providing an excellent balance of visual quality and high refresh rate performance. This resolution is the sweet spot for this combination, offering a great experience with significant headroom.

At 1920x1080, the system is extremely powerful. The Ultra preset runs at 137.4 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The performance here is so high that the system is effectively overkill for standard 60Hz displays, but it excels in competitive or fast-paced scenarios.

In summary, this combo does not just run Control; it dominates it. Users can expect a flawless experience at any resolution, with the ability to max out all graphical settings while maintaining well over 60 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data provides a list of hardware with near-identical average performance scores, allowing for a clear picture of what other components would offer similar behavior in this system.

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517. Its nearest rivals are:

• Intel Xeon D-2752TER with an average score of 25530, a delta of -0.1%. This indicates the Xeon is essentially a performance match, being just 0.1% slower.
• AMD Ryzen 5 7640U with an average score of 25485, a delta of 0.1%. This mobile chip is 0.1% faster in synthetic benchmarks, suggesting very similar real-world performance.
• AMD Ryzen 5 6600H with an average score of 25550, a delta of -0.1%. Another mobile part that is a close match, being 0.1% slower.
• AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with an average score of 25446, a delta of 0.3%. This is the closest rival, being 0.3% faster than the Ryzen 7 5700.

These results show that the Ryzen 7 5700 sits in a tight performance band with these other processors, meaning gaming performance in Control would be nearly indistinguishable between them.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rivals are:

• NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with an average score of 54247, a delta of -0.1%. The standard RTX 4080 is a direct match, being just 0.1% slower.
• AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with an average score of 54828, a delta of -1.1%. This workstation card is 1.1% faster, which is a minor difference.
• AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with an average score of 55698, a delta of -2.7%. This is 2.7% faster, a slightly more noticeable but still small gap.
• AMD Radeon 8060S with an average score of 55757, a delta of -2.8%. This is the fastest rival listed, being 2.8% ahead.

The RTX 4080 SUPER's performance is very closely matched by the standard RTX 4080. The AMD alternatives are slightly faster in synthetic benchmarks but are within a margin that would likely not translate to a significant FPS difference in real gaming.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Control, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER holds a very strong position.

The combo rank is #319 out of 3720 tested combinations. This places it in the top 8.6% of all tested systems. This is a high ranking that underscores the overall capability of this hardware pairing for this specific game.

This ranking is a strong indicator of excellent performance. It means that in the vast majority of other system configurations, this combo would outperform them in Control. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show the system achieving well above the playable threshold at all resolutions and settings. The combination of a powerful, modern GPU and a capable 8-core CPU proves to be a winning formula for this title, placing it in the upper echelon of gaming systems.