Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a robust Control experience, with the data showing that 60 FPS is achievable at every tested resolution, though the settings ceiling varies. This combination sits in the 81st percentile for both CPU and GPU performance, ranking 963rd out of 3720 tested combos for this specific title. The measured frame rates demonstrate a system that scales predictably with resolution and preset changes, making it a versatile choice for both high-refresh 1080p gaming and visually demanding 4K play.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 4070 maintains playable performance across most settings. Low settings produce an average of 96.7 FPS, Medium yields 67.7 FPS, and High comes in at 60.7 FPS — just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra dips below playability at 56.4 FPS, indicating that the most demanding preset is too heavy for 4K on this hardware. The gap between Low and High is 36 FPS, showing a significant but manageable cost for visual fidelity.

Dropping to 2560x1440 (1440p) opens up the full settings range. Low averages 149.1 FPS, Medium reaches 105.5 FPS, High hits 93.7 FPS, and Ultra still manages a strong 77.5 FPS. The scaling here is smooth, with each preset step costing roughly 15-20 FPS. This resolution is the sweet spot for the combo, as it allows Ultra settings while keeping frame rates well above the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system shows what it can do without resolution constraints. Low averages 190.6 FPS, Medium hits 136.8 FPS, High reaches 121.3 FPS, and Ultra delivers 106.2 FPS. The margin between Medium and Ultra is 30.6 FPS, which is notable but still leaves Ultra comfortably in high-refresh territory. This resolution clearly favors the GPU's capabilities, with even the heaviest preset leaving substantial headroom for high refresh rate displays.

The data shows no min or max FPS values, so the analysis relies on averages. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low settings offer roughly double the frame rate of Ultra, and the gap between Medium and High is smaller than between Low and Medium. This suggests the game's rendering load scales more steeply at the lower preset tiers.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, but barely. The average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 60.7, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by only 0.7 frames. Medium settings at 67.7 FPS provide a safer margin, while Ultra at 56.4 FPS falls short.

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

A: Ultra settings are fully playable at 2560x1440, with an average of 77.5 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it stays 17.5 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended choice for this resolution.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Ultra settings, the average drops from 106.2 FPS at 1920x1080 to 56.4 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 49.8 FPS. At High settings, the drop is from 121.3 FPS to 60.7 FPS, a 60.6 FPS difference. The resolution scaling is steep, with 4K roughly halving frame rates.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is still the primary driver, but the CPU is not a bottleneck. The 5800XT scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3359 in single-core, which places it in the 81st percentile. At 1080p Low, the 190.6 FPS average indicates both components are working efficiently, with no obvious CPU limitation.

Q: Does Ultra settings at 1440p provide a better experience than High at 4K?

A: Yes. Ultra at 2560x1440 averages 77.5 FPS, while High at 3840x2160 averages 60.7 FPS. The 16.8 FPS advantage at 1440p suggests that users prioritizing smoothness should choose the lower resolution with higher presets.

Q: What are the nearest performance rivals to this CPU and GPU combo?

A: For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H is essentially identical with a 0% delta, while the Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS are 0.3% slower. For the GPU, the NVIDIA Tesla P4 is 0.1% faster, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% faster. These alternatives would produce very similar frame rates in Control.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU benchmarks place the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT in close company with several mobile and desktop parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 7840H matches its average score almost exactly with a 0% delta, meaning users with that chip would see virtually identical performance in Control. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS are both 0.3% slower, which is negligible in real-world terms. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is 0.6% faster, offering a slight edge in CPU-bound scenarios. These deltas are all within 1%, so any of these CPUs would pair similarly with the RTX 4070 for this game.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's nearest rivals show a tight cluster. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 0.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% lower, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3%. All four alternatives fall within a 2.6% band, meaning frame rates in Control would differ by only a few FPS at most. For practical purposes, a system with any of these GPUs paired with the 5800XT would deliver nearly identical measured performance.

The combination's 963rd rank out of 3720 combos places it in the top quartile of tested systems. This suggests that while there are faster configurations, this pairing is well above the median for Control specifically. Builders considering similar hardware should expect the same playability profile: full settings at 1440p, High at 4K, and Ultra with plenty of headroom at 1080p.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control, and it does so with confidence. The verdict data shows that at 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 106.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true: every preset clears 60 FPS, and Ultra at 77.5 FPS is the recommended choice. At 3840x2160, the situation narrows: Low (96.7 FPS), Medium (67.7 FPS), and High (60.7 FPS) are all playable, but Ultra at 56.4 FPS falls below the threshold.

The clear verdict is that 1440p Ultra is the optimal way to experience Control with this hardware, offering the highest visual quality while maintaining a 17.5 FPS margin over the playable threshold. For 4K users, High settings are just barely playable, so Medium is the safer recommendation if frame rate stability matters more than the last bit of visual fidelity. At 1080p, the system is overkill for a 60 FPS target, making it suitable for high refresh rate displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU split responsibilities across resolutions and presets. At 1080p, the GPU has less pixel work to do, so frame rates scale dramatically with preset changes — from 190.6 FPS at Low to 106.2 FPS at Ultra. The 5800XT's strong single-core score of 3359 in Cinebench R23 ensures it can feed the GPU at these high frame rates without becoming a bottleneck. The CPU's 16 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache also help maintain consistent performance in Control's physics-heavy combat scenes.

As resolution increases to 1440p, the GPU becomes more dominant. The frame rate drops from 149.1 FPS at Low to 77.5 FPS at Ultra, a 71.6 FPS swing that is almost entirely GPU-driven. The CPU's role diminishes because the GPU is spending more time on pixel shading. The 5800XT's multi-core score of 23794 in Cinebench R23 provides ample headroom, and the data shows no signs of CPU limitation even at the highest presets.

At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck. The difference between Low (96.7 FPS) and Ultra (56.4 FPS) is 40.3 FPS, and the fact that Ultra cannot reach 60 FPS confirms the RTX 4070 is the limiting factor. The CPU's performance remains consistent regardless of resolution, as evidenced by the fact that the 5800XT's nearest rivals all score within 0.6% of it — none of them would change the 4K outcome. For this game, the GPU matters more at every resolution, and its importance grows as resolution increases.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 60.7 FPS. This is a razor-thin margin, so users who prioritize stability might prefer Medium at 67.7 FPS. Low at 96.7 FPS is the choice for maximum frame rate, but it sacrifices significant visual quality. Ultra at 56.4 FPS is not recommended for 4K play.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best setting, averaging 77.5 FPS. This provides the full visual experience while staying 17.5 FPS above the playable threshold. High at 93.7 FPS and Medium at 105.5 FPS are available for those who want extra headroom, but they don't offer the same visual fidelity as Ultra.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 106.2 FPS. This is more than 46 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for 144Hz monitors. High at 121.3 FPS and Medium at 136.8 FPS are even faster, but Ultra provides the best balance of image quality and performance. For competitive play, Low at 190.6 FPS is an option, though it severely reduces visual detail.