Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination delivers a thoroughly playable Control experience across all tested resolutions, with the measured frame rates showing a clear headroom above the 60 FPS threshold in every preset. At 4K, the Ultra preset holds an average of 69 FPS, while 1440p and 1080p push that figure to 102 and 135 FPS respectively, indicating a system that is more than capable of handling this Action Adventure title without compromise.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 yields an average of 69 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at that resolution averages 79 FPS, so there is no need to drop below Ultra unless you desire extra headroom.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Low preset averages 246 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS. That is a difference of 111 FPS, showing that Ultra still provides a very smooth experience, but Low nearly doubles the frame output for competitive or high-refresh displays.

Q: Which component is more stressed when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The benchmark results indicate that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution scales up. At 1080p Ultra, the system hits 135 FPS, but at 4K Ultra that drops to 69 FPS, a reduction of 66 FPS. The CPU’s role is more prominent at lower resolutions where the frame rate ceiling is higher.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its closest rival in raw GPU benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54247, which places it 0.1% ahead of the RTX 4080 SUPER (54209). It trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X by 1.1% (54828) and is 2.6% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698).

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D a strong performer relative to other CPUs?

A: Yes, it sits in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tested. Its average benchmark score of 33079 is virtually identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089) and Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089), with a negligible 0.4% deficit against the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201).

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with all presets?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, every preset from Low to Ultra stays well above the threshold. The Low preset averages 186 FPS, Medium averages 132 FPS, High averages 118 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset holds an average of 102 FPS.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D performs nearly identically to three other processors in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX both match its average score of 33079 exactly, with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX is also effectively tied at 33091, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H sits just 0.4% behind. In gaming scenarios, this means users upgrading from any of these CPUs would see no measurable difference in frame rates for Control, as the bottleneck will be the GPU or the game engine itself.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is bracketed by a few close competitors. The RTX 4080 SUPER is the nearest match, with a benchmark score of 54209 that is only 0.1% lower. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, which is 1.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, coming in 2.6% above. The AMD Radeon 8060S also appears nearby with 55757, a 2.7% lead. For Control, any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical performance at the same presets, with the differences being within a few frames per second at most.

The practical implication is that this combo behaves like a high-end 2023-era platform. The CPU’s strong single-threaded and multi-threaded scores, combined with the GPU’s massive memory bandwidth and compute throughput, place it in the top tier without being a lone outlier. Users with a Ryzen 7 8700G or an RTX 4080 SUPER should expect the same frame rates within a rounding error.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured frame rates across resolutions reveal a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern for Control. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces 135 FPS, which is a very high output that gives the CPU room to feed frames. When resolution climbs to 2560x1440, the same Ultra preset drops to 102 FPS, a 33 FPS reduction. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset further declines to 69 FPS, a 33 FPS drop from 1440p. This consistent step-down indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, as the pixel count directly pressures the render pipeline.

The CPU’s influence is more visible at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully saturated. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 246 FPS, which is a frame rate high enough to expose any CPU limitation. Since the Ryzen 7 7800X3D maintains a strong single-threaded score of 959 in 3dmark single-thread testing and 1713 in Cinebench R23 single-core, it does not become a bottleneck in these scenarios. The data shows that the CPU can push well above the GPU’s limits at 1080p, but the GPU takes over as the primary performance driver as resolution increases.

Preset scaling also highlights the GPU’s role. At 4K, going from Low to Medium adds 37 FPS (126 to 89), but going from High to Ultra reduces the average by 10 FPS (79 to 69). This non-linear response suggests that the Ultra preset introduces effects that are heavily pixel-bound, further confirming that the GPU is the key component for high-resolution play. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates at 1080p, the CPU matters more, but for 4K gaming, the RTX 4080’s capabilities are the deciding factor.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at every resolution and preset combination included in the data, with no configuration falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 69 FPS, which is the most demanding scenario tested and still clears the bar by 9 FPS. The High preset at 4K is even more comfortable at 79 FPS, while Medium and Low offer 89 and 126 FPS respectively.

At 2560x1440, the system has substantial headroom. The Ultra preset averages 102 FPS, providing a smooth high-refresh experience, while High, Medium, and Low deliver 118, 132, and 186 FPS. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with Ultra at 135 FPS, High at 156 FPS, Medium at 175 FPS, and Low at 246 FPS. The verdict is clear: this is a fully playable setup for Control across all tested configurations, with no need to compromise on visual fidelity to maintain smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 69 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides the full visual experience while still exceeding the playable threshold. The High preset at 79 FPS is also viable if users prefer a slightly higher frame rate, but Ultra is safe.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 102 FPS. This leaves significant room above the 60 FPS minimum, so players can enable all features without concern. The Medium preset averages 132 FPS, but there is no reason to drop from Ultra when the frame rate is already this high.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 135 FPS, making it the clear winner for the best visual quality. The Low preset reaches 246 FPS, but that is only relevant for users with very high refresh rate monitors who prioritize raw speed over graphics. For standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz displays, Ultra provides the best balance of quality and performance.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 241st out of 3720 tested combinations for Control. This places it in the top 7% of all systems tested, which is a strong result given the breadth of hardware configurations in the database. The rank reflects the high average FPS across all presets and resolutions, with no weak points in the tested scenarios.

The combo’s performance is consistent with its component-level benchmarks. The CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking and the GPU’s 86th percentile ranking align with the in-game result, showing that neither part is holding the other back. The 241st position out of 3720 also indicates that there are many lower-performing systems, but only a small fraction exceed this setup’s frame rates. For a game like Control, which is not an extreme outlier in system demands, this rank confirms that the pairing is well above the median and suitable for high-end gaming without any major caveats.