Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a strong performance profile in Control, with measured data showing that the system comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold across most settings at all three tested resolutions. The pairing of an eight-core Zen 3 processor with the Ampere-based RTX 3080 produces a balanced result, though the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings, where average frame rates dip just below the playable mark.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the highest preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, with a measured average of 61.6 FPS. The data shows that Medium also clears the threshold at 66.9 FPS, and Low runs even faster at 95.1 FPS, but High is the most demanding preset that stays above 60 FPS. Ultra at this resolution falls short, averaging only 53.3 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system can handle the maximum Ultra preset while remaining well above 60 FPS, posting an average of 78.7 FPS. This is the best visual quality available at this resolution without sacrificing smooth gameplay. For context, High runs at 87.3 FPS, Medium at 102.5 FPS, and Low at 137.7 FPS, but Ultra offers the richest graphical fidelity while still delivering a comfortable margin over the 60 FPS target.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the recommended preset, with a measured average of 103.6 FPS. Every setting at 1080p clears the threshold comfortably, including High at 116.7 FPS, Medium at 132.3 FPS, and Low at 185.6 FPS. The data indicates that 1080p Ultra provides a high-refresh-rate experience with substantial headroom, making it the ideal choice for competitive play or for users who prefer maximum detail without worrying about frame rate dips.

FAQ

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

A: The measured data does not include any ray tracing benchmarks. At 3840x2160 without ray tracing, the best playable preset is High, which averages 61.6 FPS. Ultra at 4K averages 53.3 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combination at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS at 1920x1080 is 185.6 FPS, achieved with Low settings. For Ultra settings at 1080p, the average is 103.6 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172, which is nearly identical to the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, deltaPct -0.3), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, deltaPct -0.4), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276, deltaPct -0.4). These rivals are all within 0.4% of the RTX 3080’s score.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a strong match for the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: Yes, the CPU’s multi-threaded performance is comparable to its nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score of 27051 is within 0.6% of the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900, deltaPct 0.6) and within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936, deltaPct 0.4). This suggests the 5700G provides sufficient processing power for Control’s engine without bottlenecking the GPU.

Q: What is the playable threshold, and which 4K settings meet it?

A: The playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low (95.1 FPS), Medium (66.9 FPS), and High (61.6 FPS) all meet this threshold. Ultra at 53.3 FPS does not.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Control?*

A: This combination ranks 1053 out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 28% of all configurations benchmarked for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the data shows a clear progression from Low to Ultra. Low settings deliver an average of 95.1 FPS, which is the fastest at this resolution. Medium drops to 66.9 FPS, still comfortably above 60 FPS. High comes in at 61.6 FPS, barely clearing the playable threshold. Ultra is the only setting that fails to reach 60 FPS, with an average of 53.3 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra is 8.3 FPS, while the gap between Medium and High is 5.3 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset imposes a significant performance penalty at 4K.

At 2560x1440, all settings are playable. Low leads with 137.7 FPS, followed by Medium at 102.5 FPS, High at 87.3 FPS, and Ultra at 78.7 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is 35.2 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is only 8.6 FPS. This suggests that the Ultra preset at 1440p is relatively efficient, offering a modest frame rate reduction for the added visual detail. The minimum and maximum FPS values are not provided in the data, so only averages are available for analysis.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are uniformly high. Low settings produce 185.6 FPS, Medium drops to 132.3 FPS, High to 116.7 FPS, and Ultra to 103.6 FPS. The largest single-step drop is from Low to Medium, a 53.3 FPS reduction, while the smallest is from High to Ultra at 13.1 FPS. Even at the most demanding preset, the average FPS is more than 40% above the 60 FPS threshold, providing substantial headroom for demanding scenes or future driver optimizations.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Control successfully at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats at 4K. At 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 103.6 FPS. This makes 1080p the most flexible resolution, allowing users to enable maximum settings without any concern for playability.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is equally positive. The Ultra preset averages 78.7 FPS, which is well above the playable threshold. Every other setting also exceeds 60 FPS, with Low at 137.7 FPS being the fastest. The system has enough performance at 1440p to maintain high frame rates even in graphically intensive sequences.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 61.6 FPS. Medium also works at 66.9 FPS, and Low is far faster at 95.1 FPS. However, Ultra falls short at 53.3 FPS, meaning users who want maximum visual quality at 4K will need to accept a sub-60 FPS experience or reduce the resolution. The verdict by resolution is clear: High is the best playable setting at 4K, Ultra is fully playable at 1440p and 1080p.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU’s nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, placing it within 0.6% of several comparable processors. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, a deltaPct of -0.2%, meaning it is essentially identical in performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 scores 26936 with a deltaPct of 0.4%, while the Intel Core i5-14400T scores 27166 with a deltaPct of -0.4%. The Intel Core i7-1370P scores 26900 with a deltaPct of 0.6%. Any of these CPUs would deliver near-identical CPU-bound performance in Control, so users upgrading from one of these to the 5700G would see no meaningful difference in frame rates.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 23172. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% of this score: the NVIDIA P106-100 (23249, deltaPct -0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250, deltaPct -0.3%), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273, deltaPct -0.4%), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276, deltaPct -0.4%). These GPUs would behave nearly identically to the RTX 3080 in terms of raw benchmark performance, though the data does not include game-specific FPS measurements for these alternatives. For Control, users with these GPUs should expect similar frame rates at the same settings and resolutions, assuming the CPU is not a bottleneck.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1053 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in roughly the 72nd percentile of all configurations in the benchmark database, meaning it outperforms the majority of tested systems. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU’s multi-threaded score of 12830.5 in Cinebench R23 and the GPU’s strong 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 4407 both contribute to a solid overall result.

The rank is notable given that the RTX 3080’s percentile vs all GPUs is 68, while the Ryzen 7 5700G’s percentile vs all CPUs is 79. The combination performs slightly better than the GPU’s individual percentile would suggest, indicating that the CPU is not holding back the graphics card in this title. In practical terms, this rank means the system is well above average for Control, capable of delivering high frame rates at 1440p and 1080p, with playable performance at 4K on High settings. The 53.3 FPS result at 4K Ultra is the only blemish on an otherwise strong showing, but it is consistent with the GPU’s position in the overall performance hierarchy.