Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers overwhelming performance in Control, with the data showing every resolution and preset tested clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold by a substantial margin. The RTX 5080’s raw throughput, paired with the 16-core CPU, makes this pairing a top-tier option for this title, ranking 195th out of 3720 tested combos.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured FPS data shows an average of 74.5 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution confirms Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 9 5950X has an average benchmark score of 51947, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, scores 52073, which is only 0.2% higher. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730, putting it 0.4% behind.

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

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 232.4 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 142.4 FPS. This represents a 90 FPS difference, or roughly a 39% reduction in frame rate when moving from the lowest to the highest preset.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more likely to bottleneck in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary scaling factor. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits in the 87th percentile. The FPS scaling between resolutions follows a typical GPU-bound pattern, with 1080p Ultra hitting 142.4 FPS and 4K Ultra dropping to 74.5 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to the AMD Radeon 8060S?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, while the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757. This puts the Radeon 8060S 0.6% behind the RTX 5080, making them nearly identical in synthetic performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset to use at 1440p?

A: The verdictByResolution shows Ultra is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, with an average FPS of 110.6. This provides a significant buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, allowing for maximum visual quality.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data for Control shows a clear GPU-bound workload, where resolution scaling has a dramatic impact on frame rates while preset changes have a moderate effect. At 1920x1080, the CPU and GPU work together efficiently, with Low settings producing 232.4 FPS and Ultra settings still delivering 142.4 FPS. This indicates the RTX 5080 is the primary driver of performance, as the Ryzen 9 5950X has ample headroom with its 16 cores and 32 threads.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally, with Low at 195.9 FPS and Ultra at 110.6 FPS. The 4K results show the most significant drop, where Ultra settings yield 74.5 FPS and Low settings produce 132 FPS. This scaling pattern is characteristic of GPU-bound scenarios, where increasing pixel count directly stresses the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth. The RTX 5080’s 960.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 56.28 TFLOPS FP32 performance are the limiting factors here, not the CPU.

The Ryzen 9 5950X’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p Low, the system pushes 232.4 FPS, which requires strong single-thread performance. The CPU’s 3dmark single-thread score of 944 and passmark single-thread score of 3470 support this workload. However, even at 4K Ultra, the CPU maintains sufficient performance, as evidenced by its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The data suggests that in Control, the GPU determines the ceiling at 4K, while the CPU ensures the system can reach high frame rates at 1080p without becoming a bottleneck.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive picture of performance across three resolutions and four preset levels. At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest frame rates: Low settings hit 232.4 FPS, Medium drops to 185.3 FPS, High maintains 163.7 FPS, and Ultra still delivers 142.4 FPS. These numbers show a smooth progression, with each preset tier costing roughly 20-25% performance compared to the previous tier.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected resolution penalty. Low settings produce 195.9 FPS, Medium delivers 143.9 FPS, High reaches 125.4 FPS, and Ultra settles at 110.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows slightly at this resolution, indicating that the GPU’s pixel throughput begins to matter more as resolution increases.

The 3840x2160 results demonstrate the most significant performance impact. Low settings still manage 132 FPS, which is impressive for 4K, but Medium drops to 97.6 FPS, High falls to 81.6 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 74.5 FPS. The transition from Low to Ultra at 4K represents a 43.5% performance reduction, compared to a 39% reduction at 1080p. This suggests that the RTX 5080’s memory bandwidth and rasterization capabilities are stretched thin at 4K Ultra, though the results remain comfortably playable.

The Verdict

This system can absolutely run Control, and the data shows it exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdictByResolution confirms that all four settings presets at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080 are playable. At 4K, the best settings are Ultra with an average of 74.5 FPS, providing a 14.5 FPS buffer above the threshold. This is a strong result for maximum quality gaming at native 4K.

At 1440p, the system has even more headroom, with Ultra settings achieving 110.6 FPS. This allows for high refresh rate displays to be fully utilized, as the frame rate is well above 100 FPS. The 1080p results are exceptional, with Ultra hitting 142.4 FPS and Low reaching 232.4 FPS. The combination of the Ryzen 9 5950X’s strong single-thread performance and the RTX 5080’s raw power ensures that this system will not struggle with Control under any circumstances.

The overall ranking of 195th out of 3720 combos places this pairing in the top 5% of tested configurations. The data indicates that for Control specifically, this hardware combination is overkill for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but it is well-suited for 4K Ultra settings where it maintains a solid 74.5 FPS average.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the Ryzen 9 5950X’s nearest rivals in benchmark performance include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, which scores 52073 (0.2% higher), and the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52121 (0.3% higher). These alternatives would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730, which is 0.4% lower, while the Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301, 0.7% higher. Any of these CPUs would provide similar frame rates in this game, as the workload is GPU-bound.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5080’s closest competitor is the AMD Radeon 8060S, with a score of 55757 versus 56083, a 0.6% difference. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, just 0.7% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X trails by 2.3% with a score of 54828. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 5080. In practice, these GPUs would produce very similar FPS numbers in Control, with differences of only a few frames per second at each resolution and preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 74.5 FPS. This is the clear choice for 4K gaming, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable threshold. The data shows that High settings at 81.6 FPS and Medium at 97.6 FPS offer alternatives, but Ultra is still well within playable range.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, with an average of 110.6 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer for demanding scenes and allows for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors. The 1440p Ultra preset is the sweet spot for this system, balancing visual fidelity with high frame rates.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 142.4 FPS, making it the optimal choice for competitive or high-refresh-rate play. Even at maximum quality, the system never comes close to the 60 FPS threshold, so there is no reason to reduce settings at this resolution. The data suggests that users with 1080p displays can max out the game completely and still enjoy frame rates well above 140 FPS.