Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER delivers a commanding performance in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark data shows this combination handles the game with substantial headroom at every tested resolution, with average frame rates that far exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold even at the most demanding presets. The measured results indicate a system built for high-refresh-rate play at 1440p and smooth 4K experiences, with the CPU and GPU both contributing to an overall experience that ranks in the top 10% of tested configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a clear progression of performance scaling across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 232.8 FPS on Low settings to 132.4 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset delivers 172.5 FPS, while High settings produce 154.4 FPS. This represents a substantial drop of 100.4 FPS from Low to Ultra, indicating that the Ultra preset demands significantly more from the hardware, yet the system still maintains an average well above the playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains exceptionally strong. Low settings yield 187.1 FPS, which drops to 133.8 FPS on Medium and 114.6 FPS on High. The Ultra preset still manages 100.6 FPS, showing only a 31.5% reduction from the Low setting. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is relatively modest, with the Ultra preset losing 31.8 FPS, which suggests the GPU has ample resources to handle the increased pixel count without a dramatic performance penalty.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes more noticeably. Low settings produce 127.3 FPS, Medium drops to 90.5 FPS, and High settings deliver 80.5 FPS. The Ultra preset maintains 68 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS playability threshold but represents a significant 46.6% reduction from the Low setting. The gap between High and Ultra at 4K is 12.5 FPS, showing that the most demanding preset imposes a meaningful cost at this resolution. Across all resolutions, the data shows no reported minimum or maximum FPS values, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 68 FPS. This is a comfortable margin above the playability threshold, allowing users to enable the highest visual quality without sacrificing smooth gameplay. The High preset at this resolution delivers 80.5 FPS, offering additional headroom, but Ultra remains the best choice for maximum fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best experience, with an average of 100.6 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and offers a significant buffer for demanding scenes. The data shows all four presets at this resolution are playable, with even the most demanding option delivering nearly double the minimum playable frame rate. The 100.6 FPS average suggests this is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as it comfortably exceeds 100 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 132.4 FPS, which is the best playable setting. This provides an exceptionally smooth experience on standard 60 Hz displays and is also suitable for 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitors. The performance headroom at 1080p is substantial, with even the most demanding preset leaving significant room before hitting the 60 FPS floor. Across all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, with the 4K configuration being the only one where the margin above 60 FPS is relatively narrow.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals how the CPU and GPU roles shift across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role, as the lower resolution reduces GPU load. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 100.4 FPS, which is the largest gap across all resolutions. This suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 9 5900X’s 12 cores and 24 threads are sufficient to feed the RTX 4080 SUPER, but the GPU is not fully saturated, allowing the CPU to become a more noticeable factor in overall performance.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a larger role. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 86.5 FPS, indicating that the increased pixel count is placing more demand on the graphics card. The Ryzen 9 5900X still provides ample processing power, but the RTX 4080 SUPER’s 16 GB of GDDR6X memory and 736.3 GB/s bandwidth become more critical for maintaining high frame rates. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a 24.6% performance drop at Ultra settings, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows further to 59.3 FPS, and the overall performance drop from 1080p is substantial. The Ultra preset at 4K delivers 68 FPS, which is 48.6% lower than the 1080p Ultra result. This indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER is being pushed to its limits, while the Ryzen 9 5900X has sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck. The data shows that the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases, with the GPU becoming the primary determinant of frame rates at 4K.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376, with the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scoring 41263, a negligible 0.3% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H scores 41215, also 0.4% behind, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208, another 0.4% difference. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, which is 0.5% ahead of the Ryzen 9 5900X. These rivals would produce nearly identical performance in Control, as the deltaPct values are all within a fraction of a percent.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209. The closest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scoring 54247, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828, 1.1% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, 2.7% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, 2.8% higher. In practical terms, these GPUs would deliver frame rates in Control that are virtually indistinguishable from the RTX 4080 SUPER, with differences well within the margin of error for benchmark testing.

When considering a full system replacement, a user could pair any of the rival CPUs with any of the rival GPUs and expect similar performance in Control. The 0.3% to 2.8% differences in average benchmark scores translate to frame rate variations of only a few FPS at most, meaning the gaming experience would be effectively the same. The data suggests that the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4080 SUPER combination sits in a performance tier where minor hardware variations do not produce meaningful differences in this title.

FAQ

Q: Can this combination run Control at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 68 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 achieves an average of 100.6 FPS, making it the most demanding option that remains well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals for this game?

A: The Ryzen 9 5900X has an average benchmark score of 41376, with rivals like the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scoring 41263 (0.3% lower) and the Intel Core i7-14650HX scoring 41576 (0.5% higher), indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER significantly faster than the RTX 4080?

A: No, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247, which is only 0.1% higher, showing virtually no difference in performance.

Q: What frame rate can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 154.4 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, providing a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate displays.

Q: Does the game become more GPU-bound at 4K?

A: Yes, the performance drop from Low to Ultra at 3840x2160 is 59.3 FPS, compared to 100.4 FPS at 1080p, indicating the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 322nd out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the top 8.7% of all configurations, indicating excellent overall performance. The ranking reflects the strength of both components, with the CPU scoring in the 87th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU scoring in the 86th percentile of all GPUs. The high ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates, which show that this system can handle the most demanding settings at all tested resolutions.

The rank of 322 out of 3720 means there are 321 configurations that perform better, but the vast majority of tested combos (3398) deliver lower performance. This positions the system as a high-end option that is well-suited for Control, even though it is not at the absolute top of the performance hierarchy. The data suggests that users with this combination can expect a premium experience, with the ability to max out settings at 4K while maintaining frame rates above the playability threshold. The ranking also validates the balance between the Ryzen 9 5900X and RTX 4080 SUPER, as neither component appears to be a significant bottleneck in this title.