Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a robust experience in Control, with all tested resolutions offering at least one preset above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows a system that scales predictably across settings, though the gap between 4K and lower resolutions highlights where the GPU begins to hit its limits with maximum visual fidelity. This analysis breaks down the measured frame rates, component roles, and optimal configurations based solely on the benchmark data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from 54.5 FPS on Ultra to 95.7 FPS on Low. The High preset delivers 62.6 FPS, while Medium sits at 69.3 FPS. The jump from Ultra to High is 8.1 FPS, and from High to Medium another 6.7 FPS, showing a consistent but modest gain as settings drop. Moving to Low from Medium adds a substantial 26.4 FPS, indicating that the lower presets relieve significant GPU pressure at 4K.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS mark. Low leads with 140.2 FPS, followed by Medium at 98.1 FPS, High at 89.3 FPS, and Ultra at 76 FPS. The delta between Ultra and High here is 13.3 FPS, which is larger than the corresponding 4K gap, suggesting the GPU has more headroom at this resolution to translate setting reductions into frame rate gains. The difference from Medium to Low is 42.1 FPS, the largest single-step jump across any resolution.

At 1920x1080, the performance envelope expands considerably. Low reaches 184.7 FPS, Medium 134 FPS, High 119.3 FPS, and Ultra 100.2 FPS. The step from Ultra to High adds 19.1 FPS, while High to Medium adds 14.7 FPS, and Medium to Low adds 50.7 FPS. Notably, the Ultra preset at 1080p still delivers triple-digit frame rates, which indicates the combination is not severely constrained at this resolution even with maximum settings.

The data shows no minimum or maximum frame rate readings, so all analysis relies on average FPS values. The pattern across all resolutions is consistent: Low offers the highest headroom, Ultra the lowest, with High and Medium falling predictably between them. The 4K Ultra result of 54.5 FPS is the only sub-60 figure in the entire dataset, making it the sole configuration that fails the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU as the dominant performance factor in Control for this pairing. At 1080p Low, the system produces 184.7 FPS, which drops to 140.2 FPS at 1440p Low, and then to 95.7 FPS at 4K Low. This represents a 24.1% reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 31.7% reduction from 1440p to 4K. Such steep declines with resolution point to the RTX 3080 being the primary bottleneck, as the CPU workload does not scale with pixel count.

Conversely, the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions where frame rates are higher. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 100.2 FPS, which is still below the 184.7 FPS seen at 1080p Low. The difference of 84.5 FPS between these two presets at the same resolution is entirely due to GPU workload from increased graphical settings, not CPU limits. However, the fact that 1080p Low does not exceed 185 FPS suggests the Ryzen 7 5700X is capable of feeding the GPU without creating a major CPU-bound ceiling at this level.

Looking at preset scaling, the GPU’s influence grows with resolution. At 4K, the spread from Low to Ultra is 41.2 FPS (95.7 to 54.5), while at 1080p the spread is 84.5 FPS (184.7 to 100.2). This wider spread at lower resolutions indicates that the GPU has more spare capacity to render higher settings when pixel count is lower, whereas at 4K the GPU is already near its limit even on Medium. The CPU’s contribution is relatively constant across resolutions, as the 5700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power for Control’s physics and logic, leaving the GPU to dictate frame rates in most scenarios.

The data suggests that at 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 3080 is the limiting factor for Ultra settings, while at 4K it becomes the limiting factor even for Medium. The CPU does not appear to constrain performance in any tested configuration, as frame rates scale smoothly with both resolution and preset changes, which would not occur if the processor were a bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: No. The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 produces an average of 54.5 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 4K does clear the threshold with 62.6 FPS.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves 76 FPS on average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the highest quality setting that remains playable at this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on High settings?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 119.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 62.6 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 47.5% reduction in average FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700X holding back the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 184.7 FPS, and the smooth scaling across resolutions and presets suggests the GPU is the primary performance determinant in all tested scenarios.

Q: Which preset at 1080p provides the best balance of quality and frame rate?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 delivers 100.2 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This allows for maximum visual settings without sacrificing smooth gameplay.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K on any preset?

A: Yes. Low (95.7 FPS), Medium (69.3 FPS), and High (62.6 FPS) all clear the 60 FPS threshold at 3840x2160. Only Ultra fails, with 54.5 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i5-12600K, which matches the Ryzen 7 5700X with an identical average benchmark score of 27578 and a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% slower with a score of 27535, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% faster with a score of 27636. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% faster at 27507. These differences are negligible, meaning any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the RTX 3080.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show very small deltas. The NVIDIA P106-100 has an average score of 23249, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 3080’s 23172. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 scores 23250, also 0.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6600M is 0.4% lower at 23273, and the AMD Radeon R9 M290X is 0.4% lower at 23276. These sub-1% differences imply that swapping the RTX 3080 for any of these alternatives would produce nearly indistinguishable performance in Control, assuming other system components remain constant.

The practical implication is that a user with an Intel Core i5-12600K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800 would see essentially the same CPU-side performance, and those with a P106-100 or RX 6600M would experience frame rates within a fraction of a percent of the RTX 3080. The benchmark data places the RTX 3080 at the 68th percentile among all GPUs, while the 5700X sits at the 79th percentile among CPUs, indicating both components are above average in their respective pools.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1048 out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 28.2% of all configurations in the database. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance and the GPU’s high-end capabilities, though the RTX 3080’s 68th percentile GPU ranking is lower than the CPU’s 79th percentile, suggesting the GPU is the more limiting factor for this game.

The rank of 1048 indicates that a substantial number of tested combos outperform this pairing, likely those with more recent GPUs or higher-tier processors. However, the measured frame rates show that this combo still delivers playable performance at 4K and excellent performance at lower resolutions, so the ranking does not translate into a poor gaming experience. The position within the 3720 total combos suggests it sits comfortably in the upper-middle tier of systems tested for Control, with the RTX 3080’s age being the primary factor that prevents a higher ranking.

The Verdict

This system can run Control successfully at all three tested resolutions, but with important caveats at 4K. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are Low, Medium, and High, with High achieving 62.6 FPS as the best playable option. The Ultra preset at 4K falls short at 54.5 FPS, so it is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, all four presets clear 60 FPS, with Ultra delivering 76 FPS as the best playable setting. This makes 1440p the resolution where the system can run the game at maximum quality without compromise. At 1920x1080, every preset also clears 60 FPS, and Ultra reaches 100.2 FPS, providing both high fidelity and high frame rates.

The verdict is straightforward: the system is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p with Ultra settings, and at 4K it can handle High settings comfortably but should avoid Ultra. The 60 FPS threshold is met in 11 out of 12 tested configurations, with only 4K Ultra failing to hit the mark.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62.6 FPS. This provides a modest buffer above the threshold while maintaining higher visual quality than Medium or Low.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, achieving 76 FPS on average. This is 16 FPS above the playable threshold, offering headroom for demanding scenes without dropping below 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is also the best choice, with an average of 100.2 FPS. This is 40.2 FPS above the threshold, ensuring consistently smooth performance even in intense combat sequences. The 1080p Ultra configuration delivers more than 60% higher frame rates than the 4K High preset, making it the most comfortable experience in terms of both quality and performance.