Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a decisive performance envelope for Control, with measured data indicating that every preset at every tested resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The benchmark results show a system that not only meets but substantially exceeds the demands of this 2019 Action Adventure title, offering headroom that ranges from 15% above the threshold at the most demanding configuration to nearly four times the threshold at the lightest.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Control?

A: The highest measured average is 231 FPS, recorded at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the ceiling of the tested configurations.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 69 FPS, which is 15% above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it still clears the threshold.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates recorded for this combo?

A: The data includes min FPS values only for Medium settings across all three resolutions. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 149 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, it is 113 FPS; and at 3840x2160 Medium, it is 76 FPS. No min FPS values are provided for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X has an average benchmark score of 29123, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (29093). It also sits 0.5% above the Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270, deltaPct -0.5) and 0.6% above the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT (28940, deltaPct 0.6).

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 holds an 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54247. Its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a 0.1% difference.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p that stays above 60 FPS?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 deliver an average of 102 FPS. This is the most demanding preset at this resolution and it remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals how the balance between CPU and GPU workload shifts across resolutions in Control. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high—ranging from 135 FPS at Ultra to 231 FPS at Low—which indicates the GPU has ample headroom and the CPU is likely the limiting factor at this resolution. The scaling from Ultra to Low at 1080p produces a 96 FPS difference (135 to 231), which is substantial but not linear, suggesting the CPU maintains a strong baseline while the GPU handles the preset load.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS drops across all presets compared to 1080p: Ultra falls from 135 to 102, High from 156 to 118, Medium from 175 to 132, and Low from 231 to 186. The percentage drops are consistent, ranging from 19% to 24%, which indicates the GPU is becoming more influential as pixel count increases, but the CPU still provides sufficient throughput to keep frame rates high. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 84 FPS, slightly narrower than at 1080p, showing that GPU load is increasing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The FPS values compress significantly: Ultra runs at 69 FPS, High at 79, Medium at 89, and Low at 126. The spread between Low and Ultra is only 57 FPS, the smallest of all resolutions. This compression, combined with the fact that even Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, demonstrates that the RTX 4080 is heavily utilized at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 5800X continues to feed frames without becoming a bottleneck. The data shows a clear trend: the CPU drives performance at 1080p, the balance shifts at 1440p, and the GPU dictates the ceiling at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all within a 1.1% band. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29093, a 0.1% delta from the Ryzen 7 5800X's 29123, meaning it would behave nearly identically in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940 (0.6% delta) and would deliver similar frame pacing in Control. The Intel Core i5-13500HX (29270, -0.5% delta) and Intel Xeon Phi 7210 (29245, -0.4% delta) also fall within this tight cluster. In practice, any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4080 would produce frame rates within a few percent of the measured values, particularly at 4K where the GPU dominates the workload.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest rival with an average score of 54209, a 0.1% delta from the RTX 4080's 54247. This means the 4080 SUPER would produce nearly indistinguishable FPS in Control. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (-1.1% delta), which is slightly higher on average, though this difference is unlikely to manifest as a noticeable FPS change in this game. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698, -2.6% delta) and AMD Radeon 8060S (55757, -2.7% delta) both score higher on aggregate, but the 2.6-2.7% delta suggests these GPUs would deliver marginally higher frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios, perhaps 1-3 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data indicates that any of these alternatives would maintain the same qualitative experience: well above 60 FPS at all settings.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control with exceptional ease. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 3840x2160, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 69 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds, with Ultra delivering 102 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 135 FPS. Since every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, the system has no weak points. The data shows the RTX 4080's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for Control's demands, even at 4K Ultra. The Ryzen 7 5800X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, never appears to throttle the GPU based on the FPS scaling. For users targeting 60 FPS as the baseline, this combo offers substantial headroom—at 4K Ultra, the 69 FPS average is 15% above the threshold, and at 1440p, the margin expands to 70%.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which runs at an average of 135 FPS. This provides a 75 FPS margin over the threshold, making it the clear choice for maximum visual fidelity without any performance concern.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings again win, delivering an average of 102 FPS. This is 42 FPS above the playable threshold, offering a balance of high detail and smooth motion. The data shows that even the most demanding preset at this resolution leaves significant performance on the table.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain the best choice, with an average of 69 FPS. This is 9 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, which is a comfortable margin but the smallest of the three resolutions. For users who prefer a larger buffer, High settings at 79 FPS or Medium at 89 FPS are viable alternatives, but the data confirms Ultra is playable at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 314th out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 8.4% of all tested configurations. The ranking reflects the system's ability to maintain high frame rates across all resolutions, which is consistent with the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU's 81st percentile among all CPUs. The rank of 314 indicates that while there are 313 combos that perform better, the overwhelming majority of tested systems—over 91%—deliver lower performance in this game. This positioning makes sense given the RTX 4080's high average benchmark score of 54247 and the 5800X's strong multi-threaded scores, such as a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15476.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured average FPS scales with preset quality: Low runs at 231 FPS, Medium at 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 and maximum of 201, High at 156 FPS, and Ultra at 135 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 96 FPS, showing a 42% reduction in frame rate when moving to the highest settings.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 186 FPS for Low, 132 FPS for Medium (min 113, max 152), 118 FPS for High, and 102 FPS for Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra delta is 84 FPS, a 45% reduction. The Medium preset's min FPS of 113 is still 53 FPS above the playable threshold, indicating no stutter risk.

At 3840x2160, the averages drop further: Low at 126 FPS, Medium at 89 FPS (min 76, max 103), High at 79 FPS, and Ultra at 69 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra delta is 57 FPS, a 45% reduction. The Medium preset's minimum of 76 FPS remains 16 FPS above the threshold, and even the Ultra average of 69 FPS provides a 9 FPS buffer. The data shows consistent behavior: no preset at any resolution dips below the playable threshold, and the minimum FPS values recorded—all at Medium settings—never approach 60 FPS.