Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 delivers a commanding performance in Control, a 2019 action-adventure title. Measured data shows this combination handles the game with substantial headroom across all tested resolutions and presets, with the RTX 4080’s raw rasterization power and the 16-core CPU ensuring no bottleneck at any setting. The benchmark results indicate a system that is not merely playable but capable of pushing maximum settings at high frame rates, as detailed in the breakdown below.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combination produces exceptionally high frame rates. With Low settings, the average FPS reaches 232, while Medium settings yield an average of 175 FPS, with a minimum of 149 FPS and a maximum of 201 FPS. High settings still deliver a robust 156 FPS average, and even Ultra settings maintain a strong 135 FPS average. The data shows a smooth scaling curve, where the performance drop from Low to Ultra is approximately 42%, yet every preset remains far above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains impressive but begins to show the increased pixel workload. Low settings average 186 FPS, while Medium settings drop to 132 FPS, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. High settings produce a 118 FPS average, and Ultra settings still hold at 102 FPS. The difference between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is a 24% reduction in average FPS, indicating that the GPU is scaling predictably with resolution while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080’s capabilities are fully exercised. Low settings average 126 FPS, while Medium settings average 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS. High settings deliver a 79 FPS average, and Ultra settings remain playable at 69 FPS. The data shows that even at 4K with maximum settings, the system stays above the 60 FPS threshold, with a margin of 9 FPS. The min/max data at Medium settings (76-103 FPS) suggests minimal frame time variance, indicating consistent performance under load.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the primary performance driver at every resolution, but the CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the gap between Low (232 FPS) and Ultra (135 FPS) is 97 FPS, a 42% difference, which is largely attributable to GPU load. However, the fact that Ultra settings still exceed 135 FPS suggests the Ryzen 9 5950X is not limiting the frame rate, as the GPU is still the bottleneck at these high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 45% performance drop (186 to 102 FPS), which is consistent with GPU-bound behavior. The CPU’s 16 cores and 32 threads provide ample processing power for the game’s physics and AI systems, but the data shows no signs of CPU limitation, as the frame rate scales smoothly with resolution changes. The 186 FPS at Low settings indicates the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently even at high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor, with a 45% drop from Low (126 FPS) to Ultra (69 FPS). The CPU’s role is diminished, as the RTX 4080 is fully saturated. The data shows that the GPU is the clear bottleneck at 4K, with the CPU having minimal impact on the final frame rate. This is typical for a high-end CPU paired with a flagship GPU, where the graphics card determines the performance ceiling in pixel-heavy scenarios.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 69, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The data shows that all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at 4K, with Ultra being the best setting at 69 FPS.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 4K at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High settings, the average FPS is 156. At 3840x2160 High settings, the average FPS drops to 79. This represents a 49% reduction in average frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, showing a significant GPU workload increase.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 or the Ryzen 9 5950X the bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the bottleneck at all resolutions. At 1080p Low settings, the system reaches 232 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it drops to 69 FPS, showing GPU scaling. The CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid limiting the frame rate, even at low settings where the GPU has less work.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 Medium settings, the average FPS is 132, with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a smooth experience with a 72 FPS margin over the playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 4K gaming?

A: According to the measured data, Ultra settings at 3840x2160 are the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 69 FPS. This allows for maximum visual quality without compromising playability.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Control, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks at position 310 out of 3720 tested combos. This places it in the top 8.3% of all systems tested for this game, indicating a high-performance configuration that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives. The rank reflects the GPU’s strong showing, as the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile of all GPUs, while the CPU ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The data shows that this combo is well-suited for Control, delivering frame rates that exceed the needs of most displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals based on average benchmark scores include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (0.2% lower score), AMD EPYC 8124P (0.3% lower), Intel Core i9-13900F (0.4% higher), and Intel Core i7-14700 (0.7% lower). These processors would deliver nearly identical performance in Control, as the game is not heavily CPU-dependent. The Ryzen 9 5950X’s 16 cores and 32 threads are more than sufficient, and the deltaPct values indicate that swapping to any of these rivals would result in negligible frame rate changes.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER (0.1% higher score), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% lower), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.6% lower), and AMD Radeon 8060S (2.7% lower). The RTX 4080 SUPER is the closest match, with a nearly identical score, meaning it would produce essentially the same FPS in Control. The AMD options would show slightly lower performance, but the differences are small enough that they would still likely achieve playable frame rates at most settings.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this system can run Control exceptionally well at all tested resolutions. At 3840x2160, all four presets—Low (126 FPS), Medium (89 FPS), High (79 FPS), and Ultra (69 FPS)—are above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with Ultra being the best setting at 69 FPS. At 2560x1440, the performance is even stronger, with Ultra averaging 102 FPS and all presets exceeding 100 FPS. At 1920x1080, the system delivers outstanding results, with Ultra averaging 135 FPS and Low reaching 232 FPS. The benchmark results show that this combination not only meets but exceeds the requirements for smooth gameplay, offering a margin of at least 9 FPS over the playable threshold even in the most demanding scenario tested.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 69 FPS. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. For 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best choice, delivering an average of 102 FPS, which offers a 42 FPS margin over the playable threshold. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings achieve an average of 135 FPS, making it the optimal choice for maximum fidelity with a 75 FPS margin. The data shows that the RTX 4080 has enough headroom to run Control at maximum settings across all three resolutions, allowing users to prioritize visual quality without sacrificing frame rate.