Control

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control across all tested resolutions. The data shows this combination clears the 60 FPS threshold at every preset tested, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra, making it a very strong option for this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum average frame rate this combo achieves in Control at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, the highest average frame rate recorded is 255 FPS on Low settings. The Ultra preset still delivers a very high 140 FPS average.

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 all settings presets are playable at 4K.

Q: How does the CPU perform relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46062. It is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, which scores 46030 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Core i9-13900HX, which scores 46098 (0.1% higher).

Q: What is the FPS difference between Medium and Ultra settings at 2560x1440?

A: The data shows a 31 FPS drop when moving from Medium to Ultra at 2560x1440. Medium averages 137 FPS, while Ultra averages 106 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. The lowest average FPS recorded across all resolutions and settings is 72 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. Every other configuration tested is higher.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark percentile compared to all other GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 sits in the 87th percentile among all GPUs based on its average benchmark score of 56083. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S, scores 55757.

Best Settings per Resolution

The goal is to identify the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. The benchmark data shows this system is never constrained at this threshold, so the Ultra preset is the best choice at every resolution.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 140 FPS. This is more than double the playable threshold, leaving substantial headroom for demanding scenes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still delivers an average of 106 FPS. The frame rate remains well above 60 FPS, and the visual upgrade from lower presets is significant.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 72 FPS. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it the recommended choice for 4K displays.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in this game's performance, though the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions.

At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale dramatically with settings. The Low preset averages 255 FPS, Medium averages 181 FPS, High averages 161 FPS, and Ultra averages 140 FPS. The large gap between Low and Ultra suggests the GPU is the primary limiter even at this resolution, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU at such high frame rates.

At 2560x1440, the same pattern holds but with a tighter spread. Low averages 193 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS, High averages 122 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. The percentage drop from Low to Ultra is similar to 1080p, indicating the GPU workload scales predictably with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes even more clearly the bottleneck. Low averages 130 FPS, Medium averages 93 FPS, High averages 82 FPS, and Ultra averages 72 FPS. The frame rate at 4K Ultra is roughly half that of 1080p Ultra, which aligns with the increased pixel count. The CPU's 14 cores and 14 threads appear sufficient to keep up, as the frame rate differences between resolutions follow the expected GPU-bound scaling pattern.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control. The verdict data lists every resolution and preset combination as playable, meaning all configurations meet or exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

At 1920x1080, the system clears 60 FPS with a massive margin. The Ultra preset averages 140 FPS, and even the most demanding settings leave the frame rate more than double the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the system remains very comfortable. The Ultra preset averages 106 FPS, which provides smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the system still succeeds. The Ultra preset averages 72 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target. While this is the lowest margin of the three resolutions, it still offers a playable and visually rich experience at maximum settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearest rivals that would produce very similar performance in Control.

For the Intel Core Ultra 5 235, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the closest match, with a benchmark score just 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 0.1% lower, making it effectively identical in CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303 are also within 0.2% of the Ultra 5 235’s score, though these are server-class parts that would behave similarly in gaming workloads.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, the AMD Radeon 8060S is the nearest rival, scoring 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB is 0.7% lower, and the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 2.3% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE scores 2.2% higher, making it the only listed rival that would offer a slight performance uplift.

In practical terms, swapping either component for its closest rival would result in frame rate differences of only a few percent, which would be imperceptible in real gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 204th out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places the system in the top 5.5% of all configurations tested for this game.

This high ranking is consistent with the measured frame rates. The system achieves over 140 FPS at 1080p Ultra, over 100 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and over 70 FPS at 4K Ultra. These are strong results that put the combo well ahead of the majority of tested hardware.

The ranking also reflects the balance between the two components. The CPU’s 89th percentile score and the GPU’s 87th percentile score are well matched, allowing the system to avoid significant bottlenecking in either direction.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the exact average frame rates recorded for each resolution and settings preset, along with minimum and maximum values where available.

1920x1080:

• Low: 255 FPS average
• Medium: 181 FPS average, 154 FPS minimum, 209 FPS maximum
• High: 161 FPS average
• Ultra: 140 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 193 FPS average
• Medium: 137 FPS average, 117 FPS minimum, 158 FPS maximum
• High: 122 FPS average
• Ultra: 106 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 130 FPS average
• Medium: 93 FPS average, 79 FPS minimum, 107 FPS maximum
• High: 82 FPS average
• Ultra: 72 FPS average

The data shows a consistent scaling pattern. Moving from Low to Medium costs roughly 28-30% of the frame rate at each resolution. The step from Medium to High is smaller, around 11-12%, while the step from High to Ultra costs another 10-12%. This suggests diminishing returns at the highest settings, but the system has enough performance headroom that even the least efficient setting combination remains playable.