Control

Control is a demanding action-adventure title, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX processor with the AMD Radeon 760M integrated graphics produces a very specific performance profile. The data indicates that this system, despite having a top-tier CPU, is severely constrained by its GPU in this game. Across all tested resolutions and presets, the measured frame rates fall far below the 60 FPS playable threshold, with the best average result being 40 FPS at 1080p Low settings. No configuration achieves a playable experience, making this pairing unsuitable for Control at the standards set by the benchmark data.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data, there are no settings at any resolution that reach the 60 FPS playable threshold. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS does not exist for this system. At each resolution, the highest average frame rate is achieved on the Low preset, but even those results are insufficient.

• 3840x2160 (4K): No playable preset exists. The best average frame rate is 21 FPS on Low settings. High, Medium, and Ultra presets yield 13, 15, and 11 FPS respectively. All results are far below the 60 FPS target, and even the minimum frame rate on Medium (12 FPS) confirms the experience is unplayable.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): No playable preset exists. The Low preset provides an average of 30 FPS, which is the highest at this resolution. Medium averages 22 FPS, High 19 FPS, and Ultra 17 FPS. None approach the 60 FPS threshold, and the game will feel consistently sluggish.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): No playable preset exists. The Low preset delivers an average of 40 FPS, which is the best result in the entire dataset. Medium averages 29 FPS, High 25 FPS, and Ultra 22 FPS. While 40 FPS is the closest this system gets to playability, it still misses the 60 FPS mark by a significant margin.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data makes the division of labor exceptionally clear. The AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX is a high-end mobile processor with 16 cores and 32 threads, scoring in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its multi-threaded performance is substantial, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42713. However, the AMD Radeon 760M is an integrated GPU with a Passmark G3D score of 5310, placing it in the 35th percentile of all GPUs. Its performance is closer to entry-level discrete graphics cards.

The frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets shows that the GPU is the primary bottleneck. When moving from 1080p Low (40 FPS) to 4K Low (21 FPS), the average frame rate drops by nearly half. This is a classic sign of GPU limitation, as the rendering load increases with pixel count. The CPU's role is to feed the GPU with data, and at these low frame rates, the Ryzen 9 8945HX is not being challenged. The integrated Radeon 760M's compute power, rated at 5.323 TFLOPS FP32, is simply insufficient for the game's demands.

The difference between presets further confirms this. At 1080p, going from Low (40 FPS) to Ultra (22 FPS) costs 18 FPS, a 45% drop. This scaling is entirely driven by the GPU's inability to handle increased shading, texture, and post-processing workloads. The CPU's single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6030, is more than adequate for the game's logic, but it cannot compensate for the GPU's lack of rasterization power. In summary, the Radeon 760M dictates the performance ceiling at every resolution and preset, while the Ryzen 9 8945HX is effectively idle, waiting for the GPU to catch up.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data is directly from the measured FPS table for this specific CPU and GPU combination. All figures represent average, minimum, and maximum frame rates as recorded.

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: Average 11 FPS. No min/max data was provided.
• High: Average 13 FPS. No min/max data was provided.
• Medium: Average 15 FPS, with minimum 12 FPS and maximum 17 FPS.
• Low: Average 21 FPS. No min/max data was provided.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: Average 17 FPS. No min/max data was provided.
• High: Average 19 FPS. No min/max data was provided.
• Medium: Average 22 FPS, with minimum 18 FPS and maximum 25 FPS.
• Low: Average 30 FPS. No min/max data was provided.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: Average 22 FPS. No min/max data was provided.
• High: Average 25 FPS. No min/max data was provided.
• Medium: Average 29 FPS, with minimum 24 FPS and maximum 33 FPS.
• Low: Average 40 FPS. No min/max data was provided.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the average frame rate increases as resolution and settings are lowered, but even the best case of 40 FPS at 1080p Low is insufficient. The min/max data for Medium settings at all resolutions shows a narrow band, indicating consistent, low performance rather than erratic spikes.

The Verdict

The verdict from the benchmark data is unambiguous: this PC cannot run Control at a playable level. The `verdictByResolution` field lists no playable settings for any resolution, and the `playableThresholdFps` is set at 60 FPS. The highest average frame rate achieved across the entire test matrix is 40 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

• 3840x2160: The system fails to reach 60 FPS on any preset. The best average is 21 FPS on Low, which is a slideshow. Even the most demanding preset, Ultra, only manages 11 FPS. This resolution is completely unplayable.
• 2560x1440: The system also fails at this resolution. Low settings produce an average of 30 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. All other presets are lower. The experience will be choppy and visually unsatisfying.
• 1920x1080: The closest result is 40 FPS on Low settings. While this is the most playable configuration in the dataset, it still falls 20 FPS short of the 60 FPS target. Medium, High, and Ultra presets all average below 30 FPS. This does not meet the standard for a playable experience.

The system's overall rank in the game database is 3709 out of 3720 combinations, placing it in the bottom 1% of tested hardware. This confirms that the AMD Radeon 760M is the limiting factor. The CPU is not the issue; the integrated GPU simply lacks the raw power to render Control at acceptable frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX and AMD Radeon 760M provide context for what other hardware would behave similarly.

CPU (AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX): The processor's average benchmark score of 76212 is closely matched by several other high-end chips. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX scores 76155, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX score 76492 and 76513 respectively, with delta percentages of -0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D scores 75779, which is 0.6% lower. All of these CPUs would provide nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU, as they all vastly exceed the performance required to feed the Radeon 760M.

GPU (AMD Radeon 760M): The integrated GPU's average score of 6019 is comparable to a few discrete options. The AMD Radeon RX 6400 scores 6001, a 0.3% difference, and would behave almost identically in this game. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770M scores 6000, also a 0.3% difference. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server scores 5996, a 0.4% difference, and the NVIDIA Quadro P2000 scores 6049, which is -0.5% lower. Any of these GPUs would produce similar performance to the Radeon 760M in Control, meaning none of them would achieve 60 FPS at the tested settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 1080p with the Low preset?

A: The benchmark data shows an average frame rate of 40 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is below the 60 FPS playable threshold, so while it may be visually acceptable to some, it does not meet the playability standard.

Q: What is the best performing preset at 1440p?

A: According to the measured FPS data, the Low preset at 2560x1440 yields the highest average frame rate of 30 FPS. Medium, High, and Ultra all produce lower averages of 22, 19, and 17 FPS respectively.

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

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The AMD Radeon 760M's performance drops significantly as resolution increases (from 40 FPS at 1080p Low to 21 FPS at 4K Low), while the Ryzen 9 8945HX is a high-end processor with ample headroom.

Q: How does the Radeon 760M compare to the Radeon RX 6400?

A: The average benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Radeon 760M scores 6019, while the Radeon RX 6400 scores 6001, a delta of only 0.3%. They would deliver very similar frame rates in this game.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this system?

A: The highest average frame rate in the entire dataset is 40 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with the Low preset. This is the only configuration to break the 30 FPS mark.

Q: Does any resolution or preset reach 60 FPS?

A: No. The `verdictByResolution` data lists no playable settings at any resolution. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the maximum average recorded is 40 FPS, so all configurations fail the test.