Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a playable experience in Control across most resolutions, but the data reveals a clear boundary at 4K. The benchmark results, measured directly from this combination, show that 1080p and 1440p are fully playable at maximum settings, while 4K requires a significant reduction in graphical fidelity to maintain a smooth frame rate. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data to determine the optimal settings for each resolution, examines the CPU and GPU workload split, and compares this combo against nearby hardware alternatives.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this analysis is 60 FPS on average. Using that metric, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies sharply by resolution.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding playable setting is Low, which produces an average FPS of 84. Stepping up to Medium drops the average to 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. High settings yield 53 FPS, and Ultra averages 42.2 FPS. The data indicates that 4K gaming on this combo is only viable with Low presets; any higher quality setting compromises the target frame rate.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the situation reverses completely. The most demanding playable setting is Ultra, which holds an average of 67.9 FPS. This clears the 60 FPS bar with a modest margin. High settings are also playable at 78.3 FPS, Medium at 88.2 FPS, and Low at 122.8 FPS. Every preset at 1440p is above 60 FPS, meaning users can select Ultra without concern.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the most demanding playable setting is likewise Ultra, averaging 85.2 FPS. High settings reach 98.9 FPS, Medium hits 111.5 FPS, and Low peaks at 160.7 FPS. All presets comfortably exceed the 60 FPS target, with Ultra leaving enough headroom for potential frame rate drops.

The pattern is consistent: 1080p and 1440p allow full Ultra quality, while 4K is constrained to Low. The margin at 1440p Ultra (67.9 FPS) is tighter than at 1080p Ultra (85.2 FPS), suggesting that 1440p is the practical ceiling for maxed-out settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates Control's performance with this hardware combination. The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT with 8 cores and 16 threads, is a high-end desktop part with a 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.80 GHz boost clock. The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 with 8 GB GDDR6 memory and a 256-bit bus, is a mid-range-to-high-end card from the Ampere generation.

Examining the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at the same settings quantifies the GPU's workload. At Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 85.2 at 1080p to 67.9 at 1440p, then to 42.2 at 4K. That is a 50% reduction from 1080p to 4K. At Low settings, the drop is from 160.7 at 1080p to 84 at 4K, a 48% reduction. The near-identical percentage decline across different presets indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases; the CPU's workload per frame does not scale with pixel count, while the GPU's does.

The CPU's role becomes clearer when looking at low-resolution performance. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 160.7 FPS, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is not limiting the GPU at that point. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's multi-threaded capabilities, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 and a Passmark multi-thread score of 28053, are sufficient to feed the RTX 3070. At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear limiting factor, as even Low settings drop to 84 FPS compared to 160.7 FPS at 1080p.

The data supports a dual-phase interpretation. At 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 3070 is the primary driver of FPS differences between presets, with the CPU providing ample headroom. At 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s and FP32 throughput of 20.31 TFLOPS are insufficient to maintain high frame rates at high quality, and the CPU's role diminishes further. In short, the GPU matters more at every resolution, but its dominance grows as resolution increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of this combo's performance in Control. No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded; only averages are available.

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 84 FPS
• Medium: 58 FPS
• High: 53 FPS
• Ultra: 42.2 FPS

The gap between Low and Medium is 26 FPS, which is the largest single-step jump at 4K. From Medium to High, the drop is only 5 FPS, and from High to Ultra, it falls another 10.8 FPS. This suggests that the Medium preset is a sweet spot for quality but that the GPU cannot sustain it above 60 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 122.8 FPS
• Medium: 88.2 FPS
• High: 78.3 FPS
• Ultra: 67.9 FPS

The step from Low to Medium costs 34.6 FPS, while the step from Medium to High costs 9.9 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 10.4 FPS. The Ultra preset remains above 60 FPS, but the margin is just 7.9 FPS, leaving little room for demanding scenes.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 160.7 FPS
• Medium: 111.5 FPS
• High: 98.9 FPS
• Ultra: 85.2 FPS

At 1080p, the drop from Low to Medium is 49.2 FPS, the largest absolute jump across any resolution. From Medium to High, it loses 12.6 FPS, and from High to Ultra, another 13.7 FPS. The Ultra preset's 85.2 FPS average is well above the 60 FPS threshold, offering a comfortable buffer.

Across all resolutions, the FPS scaling is consistent: higher settings reduce performance, and higher resolutions amplify that reduction. The 4K Ultra result of 42.2 FPS is the worst case, while 1080p Low at 160.7 FPS is the best case.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly in this combo.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, the closest alternatives by average benchmark score are:

• AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with a score of 29868, a delta of 0%
• AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with a score of 29955, a delta of -0.3%
• AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS with a score of 29955, a delta of -0.3%
• AMD Ryzen 5 9600X with a score of 29713, a delta of 0.6%

These CPUs are within 0.6% of the 5800XT's average score of 29879. A system with any of these processors would produce nearly identical FPS numbers in Control, assuming the same GPU. The 7840H and 8845HS are mobile parts, but their performance parity means they would not change the bottleneck characteristics.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, the nearest rivals by average benchmark score are:

• AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT with a score of 17083, a delta of 0.7%
• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 with a score of 17037, a delta of 1%
• AMD Radeon HD 7970M with a score of 17019, a delta of 1.1%
• NVIDIA Tesla K40c with a score of 17468, a delta of -1.5%

The RTX 3070's average score is 17208. The RX 7600 XT is the most relevant modern rival, being only 0.7% slower. Swapping the RTX 3070 for an RX 7600 XT would result in essentially the same FPS at each resolution and preset, within 1%. The GTX 690, HD 7970M, and Tesla K40c are older or specialized parts, but their benchmark scores suggest they would also land within a few percentage points of the RTX 3070's performance in this game.

The Verdict

Based on the verdictByResolution data, this PC can run Control at 60 FPS or above in most configurations, with clear limitations at 4K.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. All four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are listed as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at 85.2 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering maximum quality with a 25 FPS buffer above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system also runs every preset playably. The best settings are Ultra at 67.9 FPS. This is playable but with a smaller margin; users who prefer a stricter frame rate target might choose High at 78.3 FPS for more headroom.

At 3840x2160, the system is only playable on Low settings, which average 84 FPS. Medium (58 FPS), High (53 FPS), and Ultra (42.2 FPS) all fall below 60 FPS. The verdict is that 4K is possible only with significant quality reductions, and even then, the Low preset's 84 FPS suggests the GPU is working hard.

The overall verdict: this combo is excellent for 1080p and 1440p gaming with Ultra settings, and it is acceptable for 4K only if the user is willing to play on Low settings. The 60 FPS target is met at all resolutions, but only at the cost of quality at 4K.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with High settings, the average FPS is 53, which is below the 60 FPS threshold. The only playable setting at 4K is Low, averaging 84 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 1440p?

A: The best preset is Ultra, which averages 67.9 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, and it is the most demanding setting that remains playable.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Ultra compared to 4K Ultra?

A: At 1080p Ultra, the average FPS is 85.2. At 4K Ultra, it is 42.2. The 1080p setting is 43 FPS higher, more than double the 4K frame rate.

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

A: The GPU is the primary factor. The FPS drops by roughly 50% from 1080p to 4K at both Low and Ultra settings, indicating that the RTX 3070 is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. The CPU, while capable, does not limit performance at 1080p.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded in the data?

A: The lowest average FPS is 42.2, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. No minimum or maximum FPS values were provided in the data.

Q: Does the combo rank well among other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 1572 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the upper half of all systems tested for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 combination ranks 1572 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the 58th percentile of all systems tested, meaning it outperforms more than half of the combinations in the database. The rank reflects the balance between a strong CPU and a mid-range GPU.

The CPU's percentileVsAllCpus is 81, indicating it is faster than 81% of all CPUs tested. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus is 61, showing it is above average but not exceptional. The combo's overall rank of 1572 is lower than the CPU's individual rank suggests, which is expected because the GPU is the limiting factor in most game tests.

Within its peer group, this combo sits above the median but below the top quartile. The 4K results drag down the overall rank, as many combos with more powerful GPUs achieve higher FPS at that resolution. At 1080p and 1440p, however, this combo's performance is competitive with systems ranked much higher, due to the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores. For a user targeting 1080p or 1440p gaming, this rank is respectable; for 4K enthusiasts, it is a limitation.