Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination delivers a strong, highly capable performance profile for Control, placing in the 1059th position out of 3720 tested combos. This pairing sits comfortably within the top third of all tested system configurations, indicating that it will handle the game’s demands with substantial authority. The data shows a system that is not at the absolute current-generation but is far from a compromise, offering a balanced platform that excels in high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming and remains very respectable at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1059 out of 3720 places it in the 72nd percentile of all tested combinations, a strong showing that signals a well-matched pairing. This is not a fringe or bottlenecked setup; rather, the data indicates that the Ryzen 7 5800XT and RTX 3080 work in concert to produce frame rates that are well above the playable threshold at most settings. The system’s overall standing suggests that it is significantly more capable than the majority of rigs tested, and it should provide a smooth experience for users targeting high refresh rates or high-fidelity visuals. While it doesn’t top the charts, its position reflects a hardware synergy that avoids major performance ceilings, giving it a broad appeal for gamers who want a dependable high-end experience without chasing the absolute fastest hardware available.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results across resolutions reveal a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more prominent role, as the RTX 3080 is easily able to produce very high frame rates, with the average FPS ranging from 183 on Low to 101.9 on Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a 44.3% drop in performance, which is a typical pattern for a GPU that is not fully saturated at lower resolutions, leaving headroom for the CPU to influence the final output.

Moving to 1440p, the load begins to tilt toward the GPU. The average FPS ranges from 141.1 on Low to 75.7 on Ultra, showing a 46.4% reduction from the lowest to highest preset. This indicates that the graphics card is becoming the dominant factor, as the increased pixel count demands more from the renderer. The RTX 3080’s 10 GB of GDDR6X memory and 760.3 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient here, but the performance gap between presets widens slightly compared to 1080p, underscoring the GPU’s growing influence.

At 4K, the GPU is unequivocally the primary constraint. The average FPS drops to 96.4 on Low and 57.5 on High, with Ultra dipping to 53.6. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 44.4% reduction, but the absolute frame rates are much lower, indicating that the RTX 3080 is working at its limits. The CPU’s role diminishes significantly at this resolution, as the rendering load is so high that the 5800XT’s single-thread performance, which scores 959 in 3dmark_single_thread, is more than sufficient to keep up. The data clearly shows that for this game, the RTX 3080 is the component that dictates playability at 4K, while the CPU is more of a supporting factor at 1080p and 1440p.

Best Settings per Resolution

For the most demanding visual experience that still maintains a playable frame rate, the data points to specific settings at each resolution. At 3840x2160, the Medium preset is the highest quality option that stays above the 60 FPS threshold, delivering an average of 65.4 FPS. While High and Ultra presets are visually richer, they fall to 57.5 and 53.6 FPS respectively, which is below the playable threshold. The Low preset is also an option, but Medium offers a balanced compromise between fidelity and performance.

At 2560x1440, the system has more headroom. The Ultra preset is the best choice, achieving an average of 75.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target. This allows users to fully max out the game’s settings while still enjoying a smooth experience. The High preset runs at 88.1 FPS, and Medium at 101.4 FPS, but Ultra is the clear winner for visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3080 is powerful enough to run the Ultra preset at an average of 101.9 FPS. This is the most demanding setting and provides the best visual experience, with the frame rate remaining well above the playable threshold. All presets, from Low at 183 FPS to High at 117.6 FPS, are perfectly playable, but Ultra is the recommended choice for those who want the full visual fidelity that Control has to offer.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for how other hardware might perform in this system. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT’s closest competitors include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which has an average score that is essentially identical, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS are also very close, being 0.3% slower, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% faster. In practice, these processors would all deliver very similar frame rates in Control, meaning that a system built around any of them would behave almost identically to the 5800XT in this game.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080’s nearest rivals are a mix of other cards. The NVIDIA P106-100 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 are 0.3% slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6600M and AMD Radeon R9 M290X are 0.4% slower. These differences are minimal, so a system with any of these GPUs would likely produce very similar FPS numbers in Control. However, it is important to note that the RTX 3080’s overall benchmark percentile is 68, indicating that it outperforms a majority of GPUs, so these rivals are not necessarily typical of the broader market.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at the system’s performance across all settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are as follows: Low delivers 183 FPS, Medium delivers 135 FPS, High delivers 117.6 FPS, and Ultra delivers 101.9 FPS. The scaling is smooth, with each preset step down in quality providing a substantial performance boost.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are: Low at 141.1 FPS, Medium at 101.4 FPS, High at 88.1 FPS, and Ultra at 75.7 FPS. The performance gap between Low and Ultra is significant, but all presets remain above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the average frame rates are: Low at 96.4 FPS, Medium at 65.4 FPS, High at 57.5 FPS, and Ultra at 53.6 FPS. This is where the system’s limits are tested. Low and Medium are playable, but High and Ultra fall below the 60 FPS target. The lack of min and max FPS data means we only have average figures, but the trend is clear: 4K requires a compromise on settings to maintain smooth gameplay.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows that this PC can run Control effectively, but the experience varies significantly by resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is more than capable, running the Ultra preset at an average of 101.9 FPS, which is far above the 60 FPS threshold. Similarly, at 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 75.7 FPS, providing a high-fidelity, high-refresh-rate experience without any compromises.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. The system can run the game, but users will need to adjust settings. The Low and Medium presets are playable, with average frame rates of 96.4 and 65.4 FPS respectively, both clearing the 60 FPS threshold. However, the High and Ultra presets dip below this line, with averages of 57.5 and 53.6 FPS, which may result in noticeable stuttering or a less fluid experience. The data suggests that for 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it offers a good balance of visual quality and performance. In summary, this hardware combination is a strong performer for Control, delivering a flawless experience at 1080p and 1440p, and a solid, if slightly adjusted, experience at 4K.