Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a capable 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with 4K requiring a significant settings reduction. The CPU, an 8-core Zen 3 part, ranks in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU, an Ada Lovelace chip, sits in the 61st percentile for all GPUs. The measured frame rates across resolutions and presets reveal a system that is strong at mainstream resolutions but hits a wall at 4K Ultra, where the average FPS drops to 38.4, well below the playable threshold of 60 FPS. This analysis breaks down the performance characteristics, optimal settings, and how this specific combination compares to other tested hardware.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The benchmark data for the Ryzen 7 5800X shows an average score of 29123, placing it in close competition with several other processors. The nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which scores 29093, a difference of just 0.1%. This means for CPU-bound scenarios, users would see nearly identical performance from these two chips. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is also a near-match, scoring 28940, which is 0.6% lower, making it a slightly slower but very comparable alternative. On the other side, the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245 (0.4% higher) and the Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270 (0.5% higher), both being marginal steps up in processing power.

For the RTX 4060 GPU, the average benchmark score is 17639. The closest competitor is the AMD Radeon HD 7790, which scores 17666, a mere 0.2% difference, indicating that in this game's GPU-bound scenarios, these two cards would be essentially interchangeable. The AMD Radeon 780M is also very close, with a score of 17588, sitting 0.3% below the RTX 4060. Slightly further behind are the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% slower) and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17509, 0.7% slower). These rivals define a performance band where the RTX 4060 operates, meaning users can expect similar frame rates from these alternatives in games where the GPU is the primary bottleneck.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data from Control indicates that the RTX 4060 is the primary performance driver, with the CPU playing a supporting role. This is evident from the performance scaling across resolutions. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves 141.3 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same Low preset drops the average to 107.8 FPS, a 23.7% reduction. At 3840x2160, the Low preset yields 71.5 FPS, a further 33.7% decrease from the 1440p result. This steep decline as resolution increases is a classic sign of GPU-bound performance; the CPU has enough headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the graphics card's workload becomes the limiting factor as pixel count grows.

This trend is consistent across all presets. At High settings, the frame rate drops from 87.1 FPS at 1080p to 67.8 FPS at 1440p and finally to 43 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K is 50.6%, which is substantial and directly attributable to the GPU's rendering load. The CPU's role becomes more significant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates, but the overall scaling pattern confirms that the RTX 4060 is the bottleneck for this game. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its high single-thread and multi-thread scores (e.g., 1574.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 15476 in multi-core), is more than sufficient to keep up with the GPU's output at these settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

For a smooth experience at or above 60 FPS, the optimal settings vary by resolution based on the measured data.

At 3840x2160, the only preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold is Low, which produces an average of 71.5 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 50 FPS, making it unplayable by the 60 FPS standard. Therefore, Low is the best and only playable setting at 4K.

At 2560x1440, the system has more headroom. The High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, achieving an average of 67.8 FPS. The Medium preset (72.4 FPS) and Low preset (107.8 FPS) are also playable, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still maintaining a playable frame rate. The Ultra preset, at 55.6 FPS, falls just short of the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4060 has ample power. The most demanding preset that remains playable is Ultra, which delivers an average of 79.2 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target, allowing users to max out the game's settings. High (87.1 FPS), Medium (102.7 FPS), and Low (141.3 FPS) are also all playable, but Ultra provides the best experience without compromising performance.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control effectively, but the playable settings depend heavily on the target resolution. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, the combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 4060 can run the game at Ultra settings with an average of 79.2 FPS, easily clearing the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the system remains capable, with High settings providing an average of 67.8 FPS, still above the playable mark. At 3840x2160, performance is more constrained; only Low settings achieve a playable average of 71.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K (38.4 FPS) and Medium preset at 4K (50 FPS) do not meet the 60 FPS requirement. The data shows that this is a solid 1080p and 1440p gaming machine for Control, but 4K gaming requires significant compromises in visual quality to maintain smooth gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following is the complete frame rate data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination in Control.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Low: Average FPS of 71.5.
• Medium: Average FPS of 50.
• High: Average FPS of 43.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 38.4.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Low: Average FPS of 107.8.
• Medium: Average FPS of 72.4.
• High: Average FPS of 67.8.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 55.6.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Low: Average FPS of 141.3.
• Medium: Average FPS of 102.7.
• High: Average FPS of 87.1.
• Ultra: Average FPS of 79.2.

The data reveals a consistent performance hierarchy. At 1080p, the jump from Low to Ultra incurs a 44% performance penalty, from 141.3 FPS down to 79.2 FPS. At 1440p, the same preset transition results in a 48.4% drop, from 107.8 to 55.6 FPS. At 4K, the penalty is even steeper, with a 46.3% reduction from Low to Ultra (71.5 to 38.4 FPS). This demonstrates that the RTX 4060's capabilities are increasingly strained as both resolution and graphical fidelity increase, with the most significant frame rate drops occurring at the highest settings.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 38.4 FPS, which is significantly below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The only playable setting at 4K is Low, which achieves 71.5 FPS.

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

A: The High preset is the most demanding option that maintains a playable frame rate at 2560x1440, producing an average of 67.8 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, whereas the Ultra preset falls short at 55.6 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, scores 29093, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT is 0.6% slower, and the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 is 0.4% faster.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the main bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. Frame rates drop by 23.7% from 1080p Low to 1440p Low, and a further 33.7% from 1440p Low to 4K Low, demonstrating that performance scales heavily with resolution, a hallmark of GPU-bound workloads.

Q: What are the playable settings at 1080p?

A: All four presets are playable at 1920x1080. The Ultra preset provides the highest visual quality with an average of 79.2 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Lower presets yield progressively higher frame rates, up to 141.3 FPS on Low.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's performance compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4060 scores 17639 on average. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon HD 7790, scores 17666, which is only 0.2% higher, meaning their performance is nearly identical. The AMD Radeon 780M is 0.3% slower.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 2006th out of 3720 combos for Control. This places it in the 46th percentile of all tested systems, indicating it performs better than slightly less than half of the configurations tested. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with its performance profile: it is a strong 1080p and capable 1440p system, but it is not designed for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming. The rank reflects a balanced pairing where the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, preventing the system from achieving top-tier status among the more powerful combinations in the database. For users targeting 1080p or 1440p, this rank is representative of a solid, mainstream gaming experience.