Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptionally high-performing combination for Control, delivering well above the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset. This combo ranks in the 92nd percentile among all tested combinations, placing it at rank 313 out of 3720. The data confirms that this system is not merely playable but overwhelmingly capable, with the most demanding settings still producing triple-digit frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and a solid 67.8 FPS average at 4K Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a rank of 313 out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations. This high percentile is driven by the CPU’s exceptional multi-threaded performance—its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 and Passmark multi-thread score of 70255 place it in the 95th percentile against all CPUs—combined with the GPU’s strong 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6600, which sits in the 86th percentile against all GPUs.

The CPU’s nearest rivals show how tightly contested the top of the processor market is. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 scores 75738, a mere 0.1% lower than the 9950X3D’s average benchmark score of 75779. Similarly, the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D trails by just 0.1%, and the AMD EPYC 8224P and Intel Core Ultra 9 285 are 0.3% and 0.4% behind, respectively. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the 9950X3D offers no meaningful CPU bottleneck advantage over these alternatives for Control.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4080 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 54209 places it near the RTX 4080, which scores 54247 (a -0.1% difference). The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% ahead, while the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and Radeon 8060S are 2.7% and 2.8% ahead, respectively. These deltas are within noise for most gaming workloads, suggesting that any of these GPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with this CPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that this combo can run Control at the highest preset, Ultra, at every resolution while maintaining an average above 60 FPS. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is therefore Ultra across all three resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 67.8 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold with a modest 12% margin. For players seeking higher frame rates, dropping to High yields 77.5 FPS, Medium produces 86.7 FPS, and Low reaches 127.1 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra averages exactly 100 FPS, providing a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate displays. High settings deliver 116.3 FPS, Medium hits 129.9 FPS, and Low reaches 184.9 FPS.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 135.6 FPS, which is more than double the playability threshold. High settings reach 153.4 FPS, Medium produces 173 FPS, and Low tops out at 245.9 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution, with Ultra being the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing the 60 FPS target.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system averages 67.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data confirms Ultra is playable at this resolution.

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

A: Ultra is the best choice at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 100 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS target and provides the highest visual quality among the tested presets.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 SUPER compare to the standard RTX 4080?

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, while the RTX 4080 scores 54247. The difference is -0.1%, meaning the two GPUs perform virtually identically in synthetic benchmarks and would produce nearly the same frame rates in Control.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9950X3D significantly faster than its closest CPU rivals?

A: No. The 9950X3D’s average score of 75779 is only 0.1% higher than the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 (75738) and the Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D (75716). The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 trails by 0.4%. These differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with High settings, the system averages 153.4 FPS. This is more than sufficient for any high-refresh-rate monitor, as it exceeds 144 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with all presets?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160, the lowest tested preset (Ultra) averages 67.8 FPS, and the highest (Low) reaches 127.1 FPS. All presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are above the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D’s nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755, Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D, AMD EPYC 8224P, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285. The Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 and 9755X3D are both within 0.1% of the 9950X3D’s average benchmark score, making them effectively interchangeable for Control. The EPYC 8224P is 0.3% behind, and the Core Ultra 9 285 is 0.4% behind. Any of these CPUs would produce identical frame rates in this game, as the GPU is the primary bottleneck at the tested settings.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER’s nearest rivals include the RTX 4080 (0.1% slower), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.1% faster), AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.7% faster), and AMD Radeon 8060S (2.8% faster). The RTX 4080 is the most direct alternative, offering the same performance within measurement error. The Radeon Pro W5700X and RX 6750 GRE 12 GB show slightly higher average benchmark scores, but these differences are small enough that real-world frame rates in Control would be nearly indistinguishable. Users with any of these GPUs paired with a high-end Ryzen 9000 series or Intel Core Ultra processor should expect similar results to this combo.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rates are consistent across resolutions, showing a clear scaling pattern where lower resolutions yield higher FPS, and lower settings yield higher FPS within each resolution.

3840x2160:

• Low: 127.1 FPS average
• Medium: 86.7 FPS average
• High: 77.5 FPS average
• Ultra: 67.8 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 184.9 FPS average
• Medium: 129.9 FPS average
• High: 116.3 FPS average
• Ultra: 100 FPS average

1920x1080:

• Low: 245.9 FPS average
• Medium: 173 FPS average
• High: 153.4 FPS average
• Ultra: 135.6 FPS average

The scaling from 4K to 1440p shows an average increase of roughly 45% across all settings, while moving from 1440p to 1080p adds another 35% on average. The most demanding preset (4K Ultra) still produces a playable 67.8 FPS, while the least demanding (1080p Low) reaches 245.9 FPS, demonstrating the system’s headroom for high-refresh-rate displays.

No minimum or maximum frame rate data is available in the measured results, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS. The consistency of the averages across settings suggests stable performance, but frame-time variance cannot be assessed from this data.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with substantial headroom at every resolution. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, with average frame rates never dropping below 67.8 FPS.

At 4K, the Ultra preset averages 67.8 FPS, which is 12% above the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 4K Ultra a viable choice for players prioritizing visual quality. At 1440p, Ultra averages exactly 100 FPS, offering a smooth experience on 100Hz or 120Hz displays. At 1080p, Ultra averages 135.6 FPS, which comfortably exceeds 120Hz refresh rates.

The combination of the Ryzen 9 9950X3D’s top-tier multi-threaded performance and the RTX 4080 SUPER’s high-end rasterization power means there is no scenario in Control where this system struggles. Even the most demanding preset at the highest resolution clears the playability bar. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p Low preset at 245.9 FPS or the 1440p Low preset at 184.9 FPS would be excellent choices for competitive play, though the visual fidelity loss is significant. The data strongly supports this combo as a top-tier choice for Control, with performance that exceeds the requirements of any display configuration currently available.