Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers strong performance in Control, a 2019 action-adventure game. Measured data shows average frame rates above 60 FPS across all tested resolutions and presets, with the combo ranking 204th out of 3720 tested configurations. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $289 and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 999 USD.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the average frame rate ranges from 72 FPS on Ultra to 130 FPS on Low. Medium settings produce an average of 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 107 FPS. High settings average 82 FPS. All four presets clear the 60 FPS playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, performance scales upward: Low averages 193 FPS, Medium 137 FPS (min 117, max 158), High 122 FPS, and Ultra 106 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, indicating that settings have a strong impact at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high. Low averages 255 FPS, Medium 181 FPS (min 154, max 209), High 161 FPS, and Ultra 140 FPS. Even the most demanding preset at 1080p delivers more than double the 60 FPS threshold.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, average FPS drops across every settings level. For example, Low settings drop from 255 FPS at 1080p to 193 FPS at 1440p, and then to 130 FPS at 4K. This scaling is typical of a GPU‑bound workload, where higher pixel counts place more strain on the graphics card.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: it is 0.2% faster than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (score 69875) and 0.2% slower than the Intel Core i7-14700KF (score 70163). The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515) and Intel Core i7-14700K (69355) are within 0.7% and 0.9% respectively. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, assuming the same GPU and settings.

The RTX 5080, with an average benchmark score of 56083 and an 87th percentile ranking, is similarly close to its rivals. It is 0.6% faster than the AMD Radeon 8060S (55757) and 0.7% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (55698). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828) trails by 2.3%, while the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE (57367) is 2.2% faster. These small deltas mean that swapping the RTX 5080 for any of these cards would yield essentially the same experience in Control.

Given the tight benchmark clustering, a system with a Ryzen 9 7940HX or a Core i7-14700KF paired with a Radeon 8060S or RX 6750 GRE would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of this combo.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Control at 4K?

A: Yes. All presets at 3840x2160 average above 60 FPS, with the lowest being Ultra at 72 FPS and the highest being Low at 130 FPS.

Q: What is the best preset for 2560x1440?

A: The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 106 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 204th out of 3720 tested configurations, placing it in the top 5.5% of all recorded results for Control.

Q: What is the CPU's single-thread performance score?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F scores 4691 in Passmark's single-thread test, which is a strong result for gaming workloads.

Q: What is the GPU's DirectX 12 performance?

A: The RTX 5080 scores 151 in Passmark's DirectX 12 test, but its overall G3D score of 36565 reflects its high real‑world gaming capability.

Q: Is the 60 FPS threshold met at all resolutions?

A: Yes. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and every resolution and preset combination in the measured data exceeds it, with the lowest average being 72 FPS at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The measured data places this CPU‑GPU pairing at rank 204 out of 3720 tested combos. That position is based on the average frame rate achieved in Control across all tested settings and resolutions. Being in the top 204 of over 3700 configurations indicates that this system is well above the median performer, though not at the very top. The high percentile rankings of the individual components (CPU 94th, GPU 87th) corroborate the strong overall result.

The rank reflects the combined effect of the Ryzen 7 9700F's eight Zen 5 cores and the RTX 5080's Blackwell architecture. In a game like Control, which is known for its physics-heavy combat and destructible environments, the CPU's 16 threads and 32 MB of L3 cache help maintain consistent frame pacing, while the GPU's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth handle the high‑resolution textures and effects.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control. According to the verdict data, every resolution from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160 has all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) listed as playable, meaning each preset's average FPS is at or above 60. The best settings at each resolution are:

• 3840x2160: Ultra at 72 FPS average
• 2560x1440: Ultra at 106 FPS average
• 1920x1080: Ultra at 140 FPS average

Even at 4K with maximum quality, the system maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum observed frame rate on Medium at 4K is 79 FPS, indicating that even the most demanding scenes stay fluid. For players with high refresh rate monitors, 1080p and 1440p offer headroom well beyond 60 FPS, with 1080p Low reaching 255 FPS.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is Ultra, since all presets exceed the threshold.

• 3840x2160: Ultra – 72 FPS average
• 2560x1440: Ultra – 106 FPS average
• 1920x1080: Ultra – 140 FPS average

There is no need to reduce settings to achieve playability. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the system averages 72 FPS, which is 12 FPS above the 60 FPS target. For a smoother experience at 4K, dropping to High yields 82 FPS, and Medium provides 93 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS. At 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The frame rate scaling across resolutions and settings reveals which component dominates. At 1080p Low, the system averages 255 FPS, a very high value that suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU far beyond typical display refresh rates. As resolution increases, the average FPS drops sharply: 193 at 1440p Low and 130 at 4K Low. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU‑bound scenario, where the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factor.

Within a single resolution, the impact of settings is also substantial. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 130 to 72 FPS, a 58 FPS difference. At 1080p, the same settings change drops from 255 to 140 FPS. These differences indicate that the GPU's shading, ray tracing, and texture processing are heavily exercised at higher quality levels.

The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and lower settings, where frame rates exceed 200 FPS. The Ryzen 7 9700F's single-thread score of 4691 and its 16 threads provide ample headroom for the game's physics and AI logic, preventing the CPU from bottlenecking the GPU. At 4K Ultra, the CPU is unlikely to be the constraint; the GPU's 56.28 TFLOPS of FP32 compute is the primary driver of the 72 FPS average.

In summary, the RTX 5080 is the performance limiter in Control at higher resolutions and settings, while the Ryzen 7 9700F ensures that even at 1080p with minimal settings, the system can push beyond 250 FPS. For players targeting 4K, the GPU will be the deciding factor; for 1080p esports‑style play, the CPU's strength is fully utilized.