Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control, making it a top-tier pairing for this title. At 4K Ultra, the system maintains an average of 72 FPS, while at 1440p and 1080p, the average exceeds 100 FPS even at maximum settings. The data confirms this is a high-end setup that will not struggle with this game's demands.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have close rivals based on average benchmark scores, meaning you could swap in these alternatives and expect broadly similar behavior in Control. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D scores an average of 54762 across all benchmarks, placing it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF, which scores 55093 — a mere 0.6% difference. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K follows at 54053 (1.3% slower), then the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701 (2% slower), and the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620 (2.1% slower). For gaming purposes, these deltas are negligible; any of these processors would keep the RTX 5080 fed in Control without a perceptible difference.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 achieves an average benchmark score of 56083, ranking at the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Its closest competitor is the AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE, which scores 57367 — actually 2.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (0.6% lower), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (0.7% lower), and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (2.3% lower). In practical terms, the RX 9070 GRE would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, while the others would be within a few percent. The RTX 5080's 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are more than sufficient for Control, so memory capacity is not a differentiator here.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 72, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms Ultra is listed as a playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the best setting to use at 1440p for the highest visual quality while maintaining 60 FPS?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 106 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the most demanding preset available and it clears the bar comfortably.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its nearest rival in terms of raw performance?

A: The RTX 5080's average benchmark score is 56083. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 57367, which is 2.2% higher. The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757, just 0.6% lower. In Control, these differences would translate to only a few frames per second.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X3D a bottleneck for the RTX 5080 in Control?

A: The benchmark data does not indicate a bottleneck. The CPU scores 47737 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 6739 in single-core, with a 91st percentile ranking. Given that Control is not CPU-intensive and the system achieves 140 FPS at 1080p Ultra, the processor is more than adequate.

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

A: The measured average is 161 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is among the highest results recorded for this combination and provides a very smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: Does the system maintain minimum FPS above 60 at any resolution?

A: The only settings with recorded minimum FPS are Medium presets. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 79 FPS. At 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 117 FPS. At 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 154 FPS. All are safely above 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings levels. At 3840x2160, the performance ranges from a Low average of 130 FPS to an Ultra average of 72 FPS. Medium at 4K averages 93 FPS, with a minimum of 79 and maximum of 107. High at 4K averages 82 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 58 FPS, showing that Control scales significantly with settings at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the averages are notably higher. Low settings produce 193 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS (minimum 117, maximum 158), High averages 122 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 87 FPS. The 1440p results show that even the most demanding preset maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system pushes very high frame rates. Low averages 255 FPS, Medium averages 181 FPS (minimum 154, maximum 209), High averages 161 FPS, and Ultra averages 140 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 115 FPS. For competitive or high-refresh-rate play, 1080p Low at 255 FPS would be ideal, while 1080p Ultra at 140 FPS still offers excellent smoothness.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all results exceeding the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra, which averages 72 FPS. The verdict data lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable at 4K, meaning no settings are off-limits. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 106 FPS, providing both high visual quality and high refresh rates. At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 140 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold.

The strongest performance comes at 1080p Low, where the average reaches 255 FPS — suitable for extreme refresh rate displays. Even the most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, stays above 60 FPS with a 72 FPS average. The minimum recorded FPS across all tests is 79 at 4K Medium, which still clears the 60 FPS bar by a wide margin. This combination is overqualified for Control, offering headroom for future titles or higher refresh rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3720 tested combinations in Control, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 204th. This places it in the top 5.5% of all tested systems for this game. The high ranking reflects both the CPU's strong multi-threaded performance (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 47737) and the GPU's substantial rasterization power (PassMark G3D score of 36565).

The rank of 204 out of 3720 means there are 203 other combinations that perform better in Control, likely featuring even more powerful GPUs or CPUs. However, for practical purposes, this system delivers frame rates that exceed the needs of nearly any display. The 91st percentile CPU ranking and 87th percentile GPU ranking reinforce that this is a high-end setup. In Control specifically, the combination's rank is strong but not top-tier, as the game is not extremely demanding by modern standards.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS. This provides the full visual experience at 4K. If higher frame rates are preferred, dropping to High yields 82 FPS, Medium gives 93 FPS, and Low reaches 130 FPS — but Ultra already clears the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 106 FPS. This delivers maximum quality while still providing a smooth experience on 144Hz monitors. The margin above 60 FPS is 46 FPS, giving room for frame time spikes. For those seeking higher refresh rates, High at 122 FPS or Medium at 137 FPS are viable, but not necessary for playability.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings average 140 FPS, making it the recommended preset. This is suitable for 144Hz displays and provides a significant buffer above the 60 FPS threshold. The 140 FPS average means the system rarely dips below 100 FPS in demanding scenes. Lower settings offer diminishing returns — Low reaches 255 FPS for extreme refresh rates, but the visual trade-off is substantial. For most users, 1080p Ultra at 140 FPS represents the sweet spot of quality and speed.