Control

This analysis examines how the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination performs in Control, based on measured frame rate data. The dataset covers three resolutions and four graphics presets, with the playable threshold set at 60 FPS. The CPU ranks in the 79th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU sits in the 87th percentile, providing a strong foundation for evaluating this pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. The Low preset produces an average of 228.2 FPS, followed by Medium at 186.9 FPS, High at 166.2 FPS, and Ultra at 146.5 FPS. Every setting clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, with even the most demanding preset running more than double the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain exceptionally high but show expected scaling losses. The Low preset averages 195.8 FPS, Medium drops to 139.9 FPS, High achieves 126.9 FPS, and Ultra maintains 106.9 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 88.9 FPS, indicating that the GPU still has substantial headroom even under maximum load.

At 3840x2160, the scaling becomes more pronounced. Low averages 135.9 FPS, Medium drops to 98 FPS, High reaches 85.4 FPS, and Ultra falls to 74.5 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra represents a 61.4 FPS reduction, showing that 4K Ultra is the first setting to approach the 60 FPS threshold, though it still clears it comfortably.

The frame rate deltas between resolutions follow a consistent pattern. From 1080p to 1440p, the Ultra preset loses 39.6 FPS (from 146.5 to 106.9), and from 1440p to 4K, it loses another 32.4 FPS (from 106.9 to 74.5). The Low preset shows similar absolute drops: 32.4 FPS from 1080p to 1440p, then 59.9 FPS from 1440p to 4K. This suggests that lower presets become more resolution-sensitive at 4K, while higher presets were already closer to their GPU limits.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals that the GPU is the dominant performance factor in Control for this combination. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 81.7 FPS (228.2 vs 146.5), which narrows to 61.4 FPS at 4K (135.9 vs 74.5). This narrowing indicates that as resolution increases, the GPU workload grows and the frame rate becomes more tightly bound to graphics processing rather than CPU throughput.

The Ryzen 7 5700X provides sufficient headroom to keep the RTX 5080 fed at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the 228.2 FPS average suggests the CPU is capable of sustaining very high frame rates without bottlenecking the GPU. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 3.40 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost clock appears well-matched for this title, which was released in 2019 and does not demand extreme multi-threaded performance.

At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor. The 74.5 FPS average at Ultra versus 135.9 FPS at Low shows that graphics settings have a larger impact on performance than resolution changes at this tier. The data indicates that switching from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 20-30% performance across presets, while switching from 1440p to 4K costs an additional 25-35%, with the exact percentage varying by preset.

The CPU's benchmark scores provide context for its role. Its 3DMark 16-thread score of 6858 and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 13184 suggest strong multi-threaded capability, while the single-thread score of 1499 in Cinebench R23 indicates solid per-core performance. These metrics align with the observed ability to maintain high frame rates without the CPU becoming the primary constraint.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Control at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 74.5, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 14.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra settings achieve 106.9 FPS average, making it the most demanding preset that still delivers well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The drop varies by preset. Low goes from 228.2 to 195.8 FPS, Medium from 186.9 to 139.9 FPS, High from 166.2 to 126.9 FPS, and Ultra from 146.5 to 106.9 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The GPU dominates performance, as shown by the significant frame rate differences between presets at each resolution. The CPU provides enough headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck, especially at lower resolutions.

Q: Does Ultra preset at 1080p outperform High preset at 1440p?

A: Yes, 1080p Ultra averages 146.5 FPS compared to 1440p High's 126.9 FPS, a difference of 19.6 FPS.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured average at 3840x2160 Medium is 98 FPS, which is 37.5 FPS below the Low preset's 135.9 FPS but still 38 FPS above the playable threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 5700X's nearest rivals show that the CPU sits in a tightly contested performance band. The Intel Core i5-12600K matches the 5700X exactly with an average score of 27578 and a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800 scores 27535, just 0.2% lower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores 27636, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H trails by a negligible 0.3% with a score of 27507. Any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the RTX 5080, as the differences are within measurement noise.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080's nearest rivals present an interesting picture. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, which is 0.6% lower than the RTX 5080's 56083 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB comes in at 55698, 0.7% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 2.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE actually scores higher at 57367, representing a 2.2% advantage. In practical terms, all of these GPUs would deliver frame rates within a few FPS of the RTX 5080 in Control, meaning users with these alternatives should expect similar playability across all resolutions and presets.

The combination of a CPU in the 79th percentile and GPU in the 87th percentile places this pairing in a strong position relative to other tested hardware. The CPU's 0% delta from the i5-12600K and the GPU's narrow 2.2% delta from the RX 9070 GRE suggest that performance differences among top-tier components are minimal for this title.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3720 tested combinations, this pairing of the Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 5080 ranks 192nd overall for Control. This places it in the top 5.2% of all tested combinations, indicating that very few hardware pairings would deliver substantially better performance in this game. The rank reflects the GPU's strong showing at higher resolutions and the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions.

The ranking suggests that while the RTX 5080 is a high-end GPU, the mid-range Ryzen 7 5700X holds the combination back from the very top positions. Combinations with faster CPUs would likely rank higher, but the data shows that the 5700X is sufficient to achieve excellent frame rates across all tested scenarios. The 192nd position out of 3720 means roughly 95% of tested combinations perform worse in Control, making this a very capable pairing.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at 60+ FPS in every tested configuration. At 3840x2160, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the playable threshold, with Ultra averaging 74.5 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves 106.9 FPS, providing significant headroom above the 60 FPS target. At 1920x1080, even the most demanding settings deliver 146.5 FPS, making this resolution the best choice for high-refresh-rate displays.

The verdict across all resolutions is unequivocal: this combination is fully playable at maximum settings. The lowest recorded average is 74.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still leaves 14.5 FPS of margin above the threshold. No preset at any resolution falls below 60 FPS, meaning users can select any settings without concern for playability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering 146.5 FPS average. This is the most demanding setting available and still provides frame rates suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the optimal preset with 106.9 FPS average. The performance is substantially above the 60 FPS threshold, making this resolution and preset combination ideal for users who want maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings are still recommended, with 74.5 FPS average. While this is the lowest frame rate recorded in the dataset, it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The margin of 14.5 FPS provides a buffer for demanding scenes, and the visual quality benefits of Ultra at 4K outweigh the alternative of dropping to High, which would only add 10.9 FPS (to 85.4 FPS) while reducing graphical fidelity.