Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers exceptional performance in Control, with benchmark data showing every tested resolution and preset configuration exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. The measured FPS ranges from a low of 71.5 frames per second at 4K Ultra to a high of 215.7 frames per second at 1080p Low, indicating this pairing is more than capable of handling the game’s demands across the board.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces its highest frame rates, with the Low preset achieving an average of 215.7 FPS. Moving up the quality ladder, the Medium preset delivers 185.4 FPS, High reaches 163.6 FPS, and the demanding Ultra preset still maintains a robust 143.3 FPS average. These numbers demonstrate that at 1080p, the system is heavily GPU-bound at higher settings, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance keeps minimum frame rates stable even in action-heavy scenes.

The 2560x1440 results show a predictable scaling pattern. Low settings produce 193.9 FPS average, which drops to 141.8 FPS at Medium. The High preset yields 125.8 FPS, while Ultra settings maintain 108.6 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p costs approximately 24-30% of average frame rate at each corresponding preset, which aligns with the increased pixel count of roughly 78% more pixels being rendered. The fact that even Ultra settings at 1440p remain well above 100 FPS indicates substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains impressive but shows the expected impact of 4K resolution. The Low preset averages 130.4 FPS, which is remarkably high for 4K gaming. Medium settings drop to 92.5 FPS, High produces 83.4 FPS, and Ultra settles at 71.5 FPS. The gap between 1440p and 4K is more pronounced than the 1080p to 1440p transition, with Ultra settings losing about 34% of their frame rate when moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160. This suggests the RTX 5080 is approaching its rendering limits at 4K Ultra, though it still comfortably clears the 60 FPS threshold.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 71.5 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by about 19%. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains fully playable.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 108.6 FPS, making it the optimal choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay. All four presets tested at this resolution exceed 100 FPS.

Q: How does the 1080p Low preset compare to higher settings?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the system achieves 215.7 FPS, which is 50.6% higher than the 143.3 FPS at Ultra. This difference is substantial for competitive play or very high refresh rate displays, though the visual quality trade-off is significant.

Q: Is there a resolution where performance drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every tested combination of resolution and preset stays above 60 FPS. The lowest recorded average is 71.5 FPS at 4K Ultra, meaning the system never dips below the playability threshold in these measurements.

Q: How does the performance scale between Medium and High presets?

A: At 1080p, Medium averages 185.4 FPS and High averages 163.6 FPS, a difference of 21.8 FPS. At 1440p, the gap narrows to 16 FPS (141.8 vs 125.8). At 4K, the difference is 9.1 FPS (92.5 vs 83.4). The scaling shows diminishing returns as resolution increases.

Q: What frame rate can be expected for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors?

A: For 240Hz displays, the Low preset at 215.7 FPS comes closest to saturating the refresh rate. However, even Ultra at 143.3 FPS exceeds 120Hz refresh rates, making this combination suitable for most high-refresh-rate panels.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D sits in the 80th percentile for all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,896. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which scores 27,887 and is effectively identical in performance with a 0% delta. The Intel Core i9-10900K scores 27,872, just 0.1% behind, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 27,932, a 0.1% advantage. The Intel Core i5-12600KF trails by 0.3% with a score of 27,799. These figures indicate that any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, which is not heavily CPU-bound at higher resolutions.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks in the 87th percentile for all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 56,083. The AMD Radeon 8060S comes closest with a score of 55,757, representing a 0.6% deficit. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55,698, just 0.7% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3% with 54,828. On the other side, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57,367, which is 2.2% ahead of the RTX 5080. In practical terms, these small percentage differences would translate to only a few FPS in Control, meaning users with these alternative GPUs would see very similar performance characteristics.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 223rd out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the top 6% of all systems benchmarked. This ranking reflects the synergy between the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s strong gaming performance and the RTX 5080’s high-end rasterization capabilities. The percentile ranking for the GPU alone (87th) is higher than the CPU’s (80th), suggesting that graphics hardware contributes more to the overall ranking in this game. Given that the combination finishes in the top 6% of all tested systems, users can expect near-top-tier performance that will handle Control with significant margin at any resolution.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Control with full confidence. The verdict data shows that all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset maintains 71.5 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 11.5 FPS. The 2560x1440 Ultra setting delivers 108.6 FPS, and 1920x1080 Ultra reaches 143.3 FPS. There is no configuration in the test matrix that fails to meet the playability standard. For users with 4K displays, the system will run the game at maximum settings with smooth frame pacing. For 1440p and 1080p displays, the performance headroom allows for very high refresh rates, with even the most demanding preset staying well above 100 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 71.5 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for 4K displays, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playability threshold.

For 2560x1440, Ultra settings again represent the best choice, achieving 108.6 FPS average. This configuration offers both maximum visual fidelity and excellent performance, with enough headroom to accommodate demanding scenes without noticeable drops.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 143.3 FPS, which is the optimal setting for this resolution. The high average frame rate means the system can drive 144Hz monitors effectively at maximum settings, providing a smooth and responsive experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU contributions shift across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the frame rate difference between Low (215.7 FPS) and Ultra (143.3 FPS) is 72.4 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher settings. The CPU’s role becomes more evident in the gap between Medium and High presets, where the 22 FPS difference at 1080p suggests the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 3D V-Cache helps maintain consistent frame delivery even as GPU load increases.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern changes. The difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 85.3 FPS (193.9 vs 108.6), but the relative performance drop between Medium and High is less severe at 16 FPS. This indicates that at 1440p, the GPU is increasingly the limiting factor, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance from its 4.50 GHz boost clock remains sufficient to feed the graphics card.

At 3840x2160, the GPU clearly dominates system performance. The Low to Ultra spread is 58.9 FPS (130.4 vs 71.5), but the High to Ultra gap is only 11.9 FPS. This compression at higher settings shows that the RTX 5080 is nearing its rendering ceiling, and the CPU has ample headroom. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache proves particularly effective in maintaining stable frame rates, as the measured data shows no catastrophic drops even at 4K Ultra. The overall pattern indicates that at 1080p, both components matter, but as resolution climbs, the GPU becomes the sole determinant of performance, with the CPU’s influence diminishing significantly.