Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 304th out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 8.2% of all configurations. This is a strong position, indicating that the pairing delivers well above-average performance for this title, though it is not at the absolute top tier where specialized or higher-end combinations reside. The percentile rankings of the individual components support this: the CPU sits in the 81st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is in the 86th percentile among all GPUs. The combo’s overall rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component is dramatically holding back the other, but the GPU’s slightly higher percentile suggests it is the primary driver of the system’s capability in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 304 out of 3720 tested configurations places it comfortably within the top 10% of all possible pairings for Control. To contextualize this, the CPU’s average benchmark score of 29879 places it nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, which scores 29868 (a 0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, which scores 29955 (a -0.3% delta). The GPU’s average benchmark score of 54247 is similarly close to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, which scores 54209 (a 0.1% delta). This means the combo’s rank is not driven by an outlier component but by the consistent high-end performance of both parts. In practical terms, the data shows that this system will handle Control with significant headroom, as the measured FPS at all resolutions and presets exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, which is a key factor in its high rank.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more substantial role, as the GPU is less likely to be the bottleneck. The FPS scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a drop from 236 FPS to 135 FPS, a 43% reduction, which indicates that the GPU is still heavily engaged, but the CPU’s single-thread performance (3DMark single thread score of 959) is sufficient to keep frame rates high. Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more dominant. The FPS at Low is 186, dropping to 102 at Ultra, a 45% reduction, but the absolute numbers suggest the GPU is being pushed harder. At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The FPS at Low is 126, falling to 69 at Ultra, a 45% reduction, but the average FPS at 4K Ultra is nearly half of the 1080p Ultra figure. The CPU’s multi-threaded capabilities (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794) ensure it does not bottleneck even at higher resolutions, but the scaling data confirms that the RTX 4080’s workload increases disproportionately with resolution, making it the decisive component for 4K performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 236 FPS, while Medium averages 175 FPS with a minimum of 149 and a maximum of 201 FPS. High settings yield an average of 156 FPS, and Ultra settings still maintain a robust 135 FPS average. These figures indicate that even at the most demanding preset, the system has nearly 2.25x the headroom over the 60 FPS threshold. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains very high but shows the expected scaling. Low settings average 186 FPS, Medium averages 132 FPS (with a minimum of 113 and maximum of 152), High averages 118 FPS, and Ultra averages 102 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is 33 FPS, demonstrating the resolution’s impact. At 3840x2160, the system still clears the playable threshold comfortably. Low settings average 126 FPS, Medium averages 89 FPS (with a minimum of 76 and maximum of 103), High averages 79 FPS, and Ultra averages 69 FPS. The data shows a consistent pattern: each step up in resolution reduces the average FPS by roughly 25-30% at the same preset, while the minimum FPS figures at Medium settings stay well above 60 FPS even at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H, AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, all with average scores within 0.3% of the 5800XT. The AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is also close, with a score of 29713 (a 0.6% delta). In gaming scenarios, these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates, so users upgrading from any of these would see minimal difference in Control. For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match, with a delta of only 0.1%, meaning it would perform virtually identically. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X has a delta of -1.1% and would be slightly slower, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (delta -2.6%) and AMD Radeon 8060S (delta -2.7%) would be marginally behind. None of these alternatives would change the overall verdict for Control, as all would still clear 60 FPS at every resolution and preset, though the 4K Ultra settings would be the point where the slightly slower GPUs might show a few FPS less.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average FPS of 135. This is the optimal choice for users seeking maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings also remain fully playable, averaging 102 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows no need to compromise at this resolution. At 3840x2160, Ultra settings are still playable, with an average of 69 FPS, but the margin is thinner. The minimum FPS at 4K Medium is 76, which suggests that if framerate consistency is a priority, Medium would provide more headroom, but Ultra’s average of 69 FPS is still above the playable threshold. For the highest fidelity at 4K, Ultra is viable, but users who prefer a larger buffer above 60 FPS might select High, which averages 79 FPS. The verdict data confirms that all four presets are listed as playable at 4K, making Ultra the best setting for visual quality, with the understanding that it operates closest to the threshold.

The Verdict

This system can definitively run Control at a high level. At 1920x1080, all presets from Low to Ultra are playable, with Ultra averaging 135 FPS, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the same applies, with Ultra averaging 102 FPS, providing a comfortable margin. At 3840x2160, the verdict is also positive across all settings: Low averages 126 FPS, Medium 89 FPS, High 79 FPS, and Ultra 69 FPS. The data indicates that the RTX 4080’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 716.8 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 4K textures, while the Ryzen 7 5800XT’s 8 cores and 16 threads prevent any CPU-bound stutters. The only caveat is that 4K Ultra, while playable at 69 FPS average, leaves less headroom than lower resolutions, but it still clears the 60 FPS mark. Overall, the verdict is clear: this combo runs Control at maximum settings at every resolution tested, with no preset requiring a reduction to maintain playability.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60+ FPS at 4K resolution?

A: All four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—maintain an average FPS above 60 at 3840x2160. The lowest average is 69 FPS at Ultra, which still clears the threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, while the RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209, a delta of 0.1%. This means the two GPUs perform nearly identically, with the SUPER being fractionally slower in this dataset.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for 1080p performance in Control?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU’s role is more prominent, but the data shows the GPU still dominates scaling. The FPS drops from 236 at Low to 135 at Ultra, a 43% reduction, indicating the GPU is the primary factor even at lower resolutions.

Q: What are the minimum FPS figures at Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the minimum is 149 FPS. At 2560x1440, the minimum is 113 FPS. At 3840x2160, the minimum is 76 FPS. All are well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the combo’s overall rank compared to all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 304th out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 8.2% of all configurations for Control.

Q: Can the system handle 1440p Ultra without dropping below 60 FPS?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 102, and while the minimum FPS is not listed for Ultra, the Medium preset’s minimum of 113 FPS suggests the Ultra preset also stays comfortably above 60 FPS.