Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a strong performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark data shows this combination is highly capable, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at all tested resolutions with the right settings. The data indicates that at 1920x1080, the system reaches 105 FPS on Ultra settings, while at 3840x2160, it maintains 60.6 FPS on High settings, demonstrating a consistent ability to handle the game's demands across a wide range of configurations.

FAQ

*Q: What is the maximum average FPS this system can achieve in Control?*

A: The highest measured average FPS is 184 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The most demanding preset at this resolution, Ultra, still produces a very high 105 FPS average.

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K resolution?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the verdict lists "High", "Low", and "Medium" as playable settings. The High preset delivers an average of 60.6 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset falls short at 51.2 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X has an average benchmark score of 37943. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14901E, scores 37911, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 is also within 0.1%, scoring 37904.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is in the 68th percentile among all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 23172. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA P106-100, scores 23249, which is a 0.3% difference.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best playable option, achieving an average FPS of 78.9. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and all other presets (High, Medium, Low) also clear it.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Control?*

A: This specific combination of CPU and GPU ranks 1055th out of 3720 tested combos in the game's database. This places it in the top 28% of all configurations evaluated.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the average benchmark scores, several other components offer comparable performance to this system's core parts. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an average score of 37943, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its closest rivals, with a deltaPct of only 0.1-0.4%, include the Intel Core i9-14901E (37911), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904), the Intel Core 5 211E (37829), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804). In practical terms, the data shows these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, as the performance difference is less than half a percent.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 achieves an average benchmark score of 23172, putting it in the 68th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals all have a negative deltaPct, meaning they score slightly higher. The NVIDIA P106-100 (23249), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 16 (23250), AMD Radeon RX 6600M (23273), and AMD Radeon R9 M290X (23276) are all within a 0.4% margin. When building a system with similar gameplay characteristics, these GPUs would provide a comparable experience in Control, with the RTX 3080 being essentially tied with them in raw compute power.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear pattern in how the CPU and GPU workloads scale across resolutions in Control. At 1920x1080, the system is likely more CPU-bound, as evidenced by the enormous headroom in frame rates. The jump from 116.1 FPS at High to 184 FPS at Low shows a 58% performance increase, indicating that the GPU has significant untapped potential at this resolution. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, reflected in its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1280 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2211, is sufficient to feed the GPU effectively.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to become more of a limiting factor. The High preset drops to 86 FPS from 116.1 FPS at 1080p, a 26% reduction, while the Ultra preset falls to 78.9 FPS. This suggests the GPU is now working harder, but the CPU still has enough overhead to maintain high frame rates. At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The High preset yields 60.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 51.2 FPS, both showing the GPU is now the primary bottleneck. The scaling from 1440p to 4K on the High preset is a 29.5% drop in performance, which is typical for a GPU-bound scenario where the increased pixel count demands more from the graphics card.

The CPU's performance across all resolutions remains consistent, as its workload does not scale with resolution in the same way. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, along with a 32 MB shared L3 cache, provide sufficient processing power for the game's physics and AI systems. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is the more important component for maximizing frame rates, while at 4K, the GPU's memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s and 10 GB of GDDR6X memory become critical for maintaining playable performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested configurations for Control, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 1055th out of 3720 combos. This places it in the upper third of all systems tested, suggesting it offers a strong balance of CPU and GPU performance. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking and the GPU's 68th percentile ranking contribute to an overall combo that is well-suited for this game. While the GPU is not a top-tier card by today's standards, its performance is still substantial, and the high-end CPU helps ensure that the system does not suffer from processing bottlenecks.

The ranking implies that many other tested combos are faster, likely those featuring newer or more powerful graphics cards. However, for the specific title of Control, this system's 1055th rank out of 3720 means it outperforms a significant majority of configurations. The fact that it can achieve 105 FPS at 1080p Ultra and 78.9 FPS at 1440p Ultra confirms that its ranking is reflective of a genuinely playable and enjoyable experience.

The Verdict

The benchmark data provides a definitive answer: this PC can run Control very well. The verdict by resolution indicates that all three tested resolutions have at least one playable setting that clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the system achieves 60.6 FPS on High settings, which is just barely above the playable threshold. The Medium preset also clears it at 64.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset does not, at 51.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system is fully capable of running the game on the highest settings. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 78.9 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. All other presets (High, Medium, Low) also clear this threshold, with frame rates ranging from 86 to 142.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally smooth, with the Ultra preset producing 105 FPS. The data confirms that the RTX 3080, despite being a previous-generation card, is more than sufficient for this game at all common resolutions.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players seeking the most demanding visual experience while maintaining a smooth frame rate, the data suggests the following settings. At 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, which achieves an average FPS of 60.6. This is a marginal result, so players prioritizing performance might prefer the Medium preset at 64.6 FPS for a more comfortable margin.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average FPS of 78.9. This provides a significant buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a stable experience. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is also the best, with an average FPS of 105. This makes it the clear choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it offers both maximum visual fidelity and high performance.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured average FPS data for this system in Control is as follows:

3840x2160:

• Low: 96.8 FPS
• Medium: 64.6 FPS
• High: 60.6 FPS
• Ultra: 51.2 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 142.9 FPS
• Medium: 103.1 FPS
• High: 86 FPS
• Ultra: 78.9 FPS

1920x1080:

• Low: 184 FPS
• Medium: 130.7 FPS
• High: 116.1 FPS
• Ultra: 105 FPS

The data shows a consistent and expected scaling pattern. As resolution increases, frame rates decrease across all settings. The performance gap between Low and Ultra settings is most pronounced at 1080p, where the difference is 79 FPS, and least at 4K, where it is 45.6 FPS. This indicates that at lower resolutions, the GPU has more headroom to render higher settings without significant impact, while at 4K, the GPU is already heavily loaded and the settings have a smaller relative impact on frame rate. The system's playable configurations are clear, with only the 4K Ultra preset falling below the 60 FPS playable threshold.