Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control, placing it in the 320th position out of 3,720 tested combos. This pairing is clearly positioned for enthusiasts seeking maximum performance, as benchmark results show it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 320 out of 3,720 tested configurations places this pairing in the top 8.6% of all systems evaluated for Control. This is a strong showing that reflects the raw capability of both components working together. The CPU sits in the 79th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU achieves the 86th percentile against all GPUs, indicating that neither component is a weak link in this pairing.

What makes this rank particularly notable is the consistency across the entire settings range. At 4K Ultra, the system still produces an average of 70.6 FPS, which is above the playable threshold. This means the combination does not just hit high frame rates at low settings — it maintains playability even under maximum graphical load. The data suggests this pairing is overqualified for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers frame rates well beyond what most displays can even refresh.

The benchmark data indicates a system that can handle Control with substantial headroom. The gap between the 4K Ultra score of 70.6 FPS and the 1080p Low score of 229.2 FPS shows a wide performance envelope. Users with high-refresh monitors will find this combo capable of exploiting their display's full potential at lower resolutions, while those with 4K displays can still enjoy ultra-quality visuals.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data across resolutions reveals how the balance of workload shifts between the CPU and GPU in Control. At 1920x1080, the average frame rate ranges from 137.1 FPS at Ultra to 229.2 FPS at Low. This represents a 67.2% increase when dropping from Ultra to Low settings, indicating that at this resolution, the GPU is the primary bottleneck — reducing graphical load yields massive gains.

At 2560x1440, the spread narrows slightly. The Ultra setting produces 104.7 FPS, while Low produces 183.6 FPS, a 75.3% improvement. The pattern continues at 3840x2160, where Ultra yields 70.6 FPS and Low yields 125.3 FPS, a 77.5% improvement. The increasing percentage gap at higher resolutions reinforces that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as pixel count rises.

The CPU's role is most visible when comparing the Low settings across resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system produces 229.2 FPS, which drops to 183.6 FPS at 1440p Low, and further to 125.3 FPS at 4K Low. While the GPU still scales these numbers, the Ryzen 7 5700X with its 8 cores and 16 threads provides sufficient processing headroom to keep frame rates high even when the GPU is under less load. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13,184 and single-core score of 1,499 suggest a CPU that will not bottleneck this GPU in Control's action-heavy scenes.

The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,858 further confirms the CPU's capability to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER. Even at 1080p, where CPU overhead is typically highest, the system maintains an average above 137 FPS at Ultra settings. This indicates the CPU handles the game's physics and AI calculations without dragging down overall performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system produces its highest frame rates. Ultra settings yield an average of 137.1 FPS, which drops the load to 152.5 FPS at High, 174.9 FPS at Medium, and peaks at 229.2 FPS at Low. These numbers place the combo firmly in high-refresh territory at every preset, with even the most demanding setting clearing 120 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain impressive. Ultra delivers 104.7 FPS, High produces 116.3 FPS, Medium reaches 129.7 FPS, and Low achieves 183.6 FPS. The step from Ultra to High at this resolution yields a 11.1% improvement, while the jump from Medium to Low produces a 41.6% gain, showing diminishing returns as settings are lowered.

At 3840x2160, the system still delivers playable frame rates across all presets. Ultra averages 70.6 FPS, High reaches 80.8 FPS, Medium hits 90.9 FPS, and Low tops out at 125.3 FPS. The difference between Ultra and High at 4K is 10.2 FPS, while the gap between Medium and Low is 34.4 FPS. This suggests that users wanting to maximize visual quality at 4K can stay at Ultra without sacrificing playability.

The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, only averages. The consistent 60+ FPS averages at all settings and resolutions indicate stable performance, though frame-time variance cannot be assessed from this dataset. The spread from 70.6 FPS at 4K Ultra to 229.2 FPS at 1080p Low demonstrates the system's versatility across different display configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 5700X's nearest rivals show that its performance level is well-matched within the broader CPU landscape. The Intel Core i5-12600K matches the 5700X exactly with an average score of 27,578 and a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% faster. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 54,247 versus the 4080 SUPER's 54,209, a delta of -0.1%. This means the non-SUPER variant would perform nearly identically in Control. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X sits 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 2.7% higher and the AMD Radeon 8060S is 2.8% higher in synthetic benchmarks.

For users considering alternatives, the RTX 4080 represents the closest GPU match, with the performance delta being within measurement error. The CPU alternatives are similarly tight, with all four rivals within 0.3% of the 5700X's average score. This indicates that swapping any of these components for their nearest rival would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates in Control.

The practical takeaway is that this combo's performance is not unique to these specific parts. A system built with an RTX 4080 and any of the listed rival CPUs would deliver similar results. Conversely, pairing the 5700X with an RTX 4080 non-SUPER would also yield nearly identical performance, as the GPU delta is only -0.1%.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver average frame rates above 137 FPS, making Ultra the clear recommendation. The Ultra preset averages 137.1 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold. This provides an excellent balance of visual fidelity and smoothness, with enough headroom to handle demanding action sequences without dropping below playability.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset remains the best choice, averaging 104.7 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a high-quality experience. Even with the increased resolution, the system maintains a comfortable margin over playability, making Ultra the recommended setting for users with 1440p displays.

At 3840x2160, Ultra produces an average of 70.6 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This makes Ultra the recommended setting even at 4K resolution. While the frame rate is lower than at other resolutions, it remains smooth and playable. Users who prefer higher frame rates could drop to High for 80.8 FPS or Medium for 90.9 FPS, but the data shows Ultra is viable.

The verdict data confirms all four presets are playable at every resolution, with the best setting being Ultra in all cases. The margin above the playable threshold ranges from 10.6 FPS at 4K Ultra to 77.1 FPS at 1080p Ultra. This indicates the combo offers substantial performance reserves even at maximum settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 70.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: All tested resolutions produce playable frame rates at Ultra settings. The 1920x1080 Ultra preset delivers 137.1 FPS, 2560x1440 Ultra delivers 104.7 FPS, and 3840x2160 Ultra delivers 70.6 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X compare to its closest CPU rivals?

A: The Intel Core i5-12600K matches it exactly with a 0% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% slower, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% faster, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% faster.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly better than the RTX 4080 for this game?

A: No. The RTX 4080 scores 54,247 in average benchmarks versus the RTX 4080 SUPER's 54,209, a delta of only -0.1%, meaning performance in Control would be virtually identical.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate this combo produces at any tested setting?

A: The lowest average is 70.6 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. All other resolution and preset combinations exceed this, with the highest being 229.2 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the system maintain playable frame rates when lowering settings at 4K?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, dropping from Ultra to High increases the average from 70.6 FPS to 80.8 FPS, Medium produces 90.9 FPS, and Low reaches 125.3 FPS. All remain well above the 60 FPS threshold.