Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 produces a formidable combination for Control, a 2019 action-adventure title. Benchmark data indicates this system consistently delivers frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold across all tested resolutions and presets. The analysis below breaks down the measured performance, contextualizes the combo’s standing among other tested configurations, and interprets what the data reveals about CPU versus GPU scaling in this specific game.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players prioritizing visual fidelity while maintaining a minimum of 60 FPS, the data supports using the Ultra preset at every resolution tested. The most demanding setting that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra in all three cases.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 71.8 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at this resolution averages 82 FPS, while Medium reaches 96.6 FPS and Low peaks at 133.6 FPS. Since Ultra clears the bar with margin, it is the recommended choice for maximum quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 108.6 FPS. This represents a significant uplift over the 4K result, providing a smoother experience with the same maximum settings. High averages 127.1 FPS, Medium hits 139.4 FPS, and Low reaches 199.5 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 142.2 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting the system is heavily GPU-limited at lower resolutions. High averages 166.3 FPS, Medium reaches 183.8 FPS, and Low produces an exceptionally high 262.7 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves a combo rank of 180 out of 3720 tested combinations in Control. This places the system in the top 4.8% of all tested hardware pairings, indicating exceptional performance relative to the broader benchmark database.

The percentile standing is reinforced by the individual component rankings. The CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all tested processors, while the GPU ranks at the 87th percentile among all tested graphics cards. This near-parity in percentile suggests a balanced pairing where neither component is drastically underpowered relative to the other.

The rank of 180 means that roughly 3,540 other combinations were slower, while only 179 were faster. For a demanding title like Control, this level of performance positions the combo among the upper echelon of systems capable of running the game at maximum settings with high frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with the Ultra preset?*

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 71.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 262.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank compare to other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 180th out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4.8% of all tested hardware pairings in Control.

Q: Is there any resolution where the system fails to maintain 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded across all resolutions and presets is 71.8 at 3840x2160 Ultra, so all tested configurations clear the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, Low averages 262.7 FPS while Ultra averages 142.2 FPS. This represents a 46% reduction in average frame rate when switching from Low to Ultra.

Q: Which preset offers the largest FPS jump at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the jump from Medium (139.4 FPS) to Low (199.5 FPS) is the largest absolute increase, at 60.1 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide useful reference points for understanding what other hardware would behave similarly in this system.

For the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, the closest matches in average benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (0.3% faster), Intel Core 7 250H (0.5% faster), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (0.5% faster), and Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (0.7% faster). These processors all sit within a narrow performance band, differing by less than 1% in aggregate benchmarks. In Control, which shows strong GPU scaling, the choice among these CPUs would likely produce negligible frame rate differences at most resolutions.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (2.2% faster), AMD Radeon 8060S (0.6% slower), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.7% slower), and AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (2.3% slower). The RX 9070 GRE is the only one that scores higher, while the others trail by less than 1%. A system swapping the RTX 5080 for an RX 9070 GRE could expect nearly identical frame rates in Control, while the Radeon 8060S or RX 6750 GRE would be marginally slower.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions reveals how the balance of CPU and GPU load shifts as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080, the system produces an average of 142.2 FPS on Ultra settings. At 2560x1440, that figure drops to 108.6 FPS, a 23.6% reduction. At 3840x2160, it falls further to 71.8 FPS, another 33.9% reduction from the 1440p result.

This pattern demonstrates that the GPU becomes progressively more dominant as resolution increases. The RTX 5080’s compute capacity is the limiting factor at 4K, where the pixel workload more than doubles compared to 1440p. Conversely, at 1080p, the frame rates are so high (142.2 FPS on Ultra) that the CPU’s role becomes more significant, though the 7700X’s 8-core, 16-thread design with a 5.40 GHz boost clock is clearly sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU.

The preset scaling further confirms GPU dominance. At 4K, the jump from Ultra (71.8 FPS) to Low (133.6 FPS) represents an 86% improvement, indicating the GPU is heavily stressed by graphical settings. At 1080p, the same preset change yields a 85% improvement (142.2 to 262.7 FPS), showing that preset adjustments have consistent relative impact regardless of resolution. The CPU’s role is primarily to feed the GPU, which it does adequately given the sustained high frame rates.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally confirms that this PC can run Control at all tested settings and resolutions. The verdict by resolution is identical across the board: every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 71.8 FPS, which is the most demanding configuration measured. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 108.6 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 142.2 FPS. The system not only meets the 60 FPS requirement but substantially exceeds it at the highest quality settings.

For players with 4K displays, the Ultra preset is viable, though the 71.8 FPS average suggests some headroom for demanding scenes. For 1440p and 1080p users, the system offers a wide margin of safety, making it suitable for high-refresh-rate displays up to 100-140 Hz at maximum settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: 71.8 FPS average
• High: 82 FPS average
• Medium: 96.6 FPS average
• Low: 133.6 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: 108.6 FPS average
• High: 127.1 FPS average
• Medium: 139.4 FPS average
• Low: 199.5 FPS average

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: 142.2 FPS average
• High: 166.3 FPS average
• Medium: 183.8 FPS average
• Low: 262.7 FPS average

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern: each resolution step down from 4K to 1440p to 1080p yields approximately a 50% increase in average FPS across all presets. The gap between Ultra and Low narrows slightly at lower resolutions, but remains substantial. The RTX 5080’s 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are clearly sufficient for Control’s demands, even at 4K Ultra. The 7700X’s 32 MB L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 support provide adequate data throughput to sustain these high frame rates without introducing CPU limitations.