Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers a compelling performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The measured data indicates that this combination consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions and settings, with the most demanding preset at each resolution still maintaining a significant frame rate cushion. The following analysis breaks down the benchmark results, examining the optimal settings per resolution, the component roles, and how this specific hardware combination stacks up against other tested configurations.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 74.2 FPS. This is a notable result, as it allows for the highest visual fidelity at 4K resolution while still maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. The data shows a clear progression from Low at 132.3 FPS, through Medium at 92.7 FPS, and High at 83.5 FPS, culminating in Ultra at 74.2 FPS. Every preset at this resolution clears the 60 FPS mark, but Ultra represents the best balance of visual quality and performance.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again stands as the best setting, delivering an average of 108.2 FPS. The lower pixel count compared to 4K provides a substantial performance boost, with the gap between Ultra at 108.2 FPS and High at 123.5 FPS being relatively modest. Medium reaches 140.2 FPS, while Low pushes to 197.4 FPS. The 1440p resolution is clearly well within the capabilities of this hardware, offering nearly double the frame rate of the 4K Ultra result.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces an average of 146.4 FPS, making it the optimal choice for the highest settings. The performance scaling is steep here, with Low hitting 221.8 FPS, Medium at 188.2 FPS, and High at 166 FPS. The 1080p resolution essentially removes any GPU bottleneck, allowing the system to push frame rates that are well into high-refresh-rate territory. The data indicates that even the most demanding preset at 1080p provides a frame rate more than double the playability threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination achieves an average of 74.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice at 2560x1440, producing an average of 108.2 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and still maintains a frame rate well above the 60 FPS playability standard.

Q: How does the frame rate scale from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the average frame rate is 166 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at High drops this to 123.5 FPS, and at 3840x2160 High it further decreases to 83.5 FPS. The scaling shows a roughly 27% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 32% reduction from 1440p to 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 5080 bottlenecked by the Ryzen 7 5700 at lower resolutions?

A: The data suggests that at 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Low settings reaching 221.8 FPS. The performance differences between presets at 1080p are pronounced, indicating the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient support for these frame rates.

Q: What percentile does this GPU rank in compared to all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks in the 87th percentile among all GPUs in the database, based on its average benchmark score of 56083. This places it in the upper tier of graphics hardware.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all settings across all resolutions?

A: Yes. The measured data shows every settings preset at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160 produces an average frame rate above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 74.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 14.2 FPS above the playable threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the benchmark results show a clear hierarchy across the four settings presets. Low settings produce an average of 132.3 FPS, Medium reaches 92.7 FPS, High drops to 83.5 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 74.2 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 58.1 FPS, representing a 44% performance penalty for the highest visual quality. The transition from Low to Medium is the most significant single step, with a 39.6 FPS drop, while the steps from Medium to High (9.2 FPS) and High to Ultra (9.3 FPS) are more moderate.

The 2560x1440 results demonstrate a similar pattern but with higher absolute values. Low settings average 197.4 FPS, Medium hits 140.2 FPS, High reaches 123.5 FPS, and Ultra settles at 108.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 89.2 FPS, which is a 45% reduction. The most substantial drop occurs between Low and Medium at 57.2 FPS, while the Medium to High step costs 16.7 FPS and the High to Ultra step costs 15.3 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are the highest of all resolutions. Low settings deliver 221.8 FPS, Medium reaches 188.2 FPS, High produces 166 FPS, and Ultra averages 146.4 FPS. The total spread from Low to Ultra is 75.4 FPS, representing a 34% reduction. The Low to Medium drop is 33.6 FPS, the Medium to High drop is 22.2 FPS, and the High to Ultra drop is 19.6 FPS. The proportional cost of each settings tier is relatively consistent across resolutions, though the absolute frame rate impact is larger at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 25517, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, which scores 25530 and is 0.1% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, which scores 25485 and is 0.1% slower. The AMD Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550, putting it 0.1% ahead, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U scores 25446, positioning it 0.3% behind. These four processors would behave nearly identically to the Ryzen 7 5700 in Control, with performance deltas well within the margin of measurement error.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves an average benchmark score of 56083, ranking in the 87th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest competitors are the AMD Radeon 8060S with a score of 55757 (0.6% slower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB with 55698 (0.7% slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X with 54828 (2.3% slower). On the faster side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% ahead. These GPUs would produce very similar frame rates in Control, with the performance differences being minor in real-world gaming scenarios.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, suggesting the GPU is still the primary limiter but the CPU is providing ample headroom. The difference between Low (221.8 FPS) and Ultra (146.4 FPS) at 1080p is 75.4 FPS, which indicates that the GPU is handling the majority of the rendering workload. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the frame rates would cluster more tightly across settings, as the CPU workload is less dependent on graphics quality.

At 2560x1440, the GPU becomes more dominant as the rendering resolution increases. The spread between Low (197.4 FPS) and Ultra (108.2 FPS) widens to 89.2 FPS, showing that the GPU is now working harder relative to the CPU. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 5080 at this resolution, as evidenced by the high absolute frame rates. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2916, is strong enough to avoid creating a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The frame rates drop significantly across all settings, with the spread from Low (132.3 FPS) to Ultra (74.2 FPS) being 58.1 FPS. The absolute values at 4K are lower, which is expected as the GPU is now rendering four times the pixels of 1080p. The CPU's role diminishes at this resolution, as the frame rate becomes more dependent on the GPU's raw rendering throughput. The RTX 5080's 10752 shading units and 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth are the key factors driving performance at 4K.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this PC can run Control at playable frame rates across all tested configurations. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with Ultra being the best setting at 74.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra achieving 108.2 FPS. At 1920x1080, the same pattern holds, with Ultra producing 146.4 FPS.

The 60 FPS playability threshold is comfortably exceeded in every scenario. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 74.2 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 14.2 FPS above the threshold. This means users can run Control at the highest visual quality at any resolution without worrying about performance dipping below playable levels. The system offers headroom for potential future driver optimizations or more demanding games, as even the most demanding preset leaves a buffer above the 60 FPS line.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination ranks 202nd out of 3720 tested configurations in the database for Control. This places it in the top 5.4% of all tested combos, indicating that it is a high-performing pairing for this game. The rank reflects the strong synergy between the CPU's 8-core, 16-thread design and the GPU's high-end Blackwell architecture.

The 202nd ranking is particularly impressive given the large number of tested configurations. The RTX 5080's 87th percentile GPU ranking and the Ryzen 7 5700's 78th percentile CPU ranking combine to produce a system that sits well above average for Control. The performance headroom shown in the measured FPS data supports this ranking, as the system delivers frame rates that are consistently two to three times higher than the playable threshold at most settings and resolutions. This suggests that for users seeking a high-refresh-rate experience or those planning to use the system for other demanding titles, this combination provides substantial performance reserves.