Control

Control is a demanding action-adventure title, and the data for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 shows a system that is overwhelmingly capable of running it at maximum settings across all tested resolutions. The benchmark results indicate that this combination not only clears the 60 FPS playability threshold everywhere but does so with a significant margin, making it a high-performance pairing for this title. The measured FPS data confirms that the GPU is the dominant factor at higher resolutions, while the CPU provides ample headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players aiming to maximize visual fidelity without sacrificing smooth gameplay, the data supports running the game at its highest preset. Based on the measured average FPS, the best settings per resolution are:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra – The benchmark shows an average of 72 FPS at this preset, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes it the most demanding preset that stays smooth, allowing for full visual quality at 4K.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra – At this resolution, the system achieves an average of 106 FPS on the Ultra preset. This provides a substantial performance buffer over the 60 FPS threshold, ensuring a fluid experience with all settings maxed out.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra – The Ultra preset delivers an average of 140 FPS here. This is the best choice for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the frame rate is far beyond the minimum requirement for smooth play.

In every case, the "Ultra" preset is not only playable but is the recommended setting. The data shows there is no need to compromise on visual quality with lower presets like High or Medium, as the system has more than enough performance headroom to handle the maximum load at all three resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high, with the Low preset hitting 255 FPS and Medium at 181 FPS. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the workload is less taxing on the GPU, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is fully capable of feeding the RTX 5080 with enough data to reach these high numbers. The scaling from High (161 FPS) to Ultra (140 FPS) shows a modest performance drop as the GPU load increases, indicating that the CPU is not the limiting factor here.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The frame rates drop across all presets compared to 1080p, with Low going from 255 FPS to 193 FPS and Ultra from 140 FPS to 106 FPS. This is a consistent reduction of roughly 24-32%, which is a direct result of the increased pixel count that the RTX 5080 must process. The CPU's role remains supportive, as the performance is still high enough to suggest it is not causing a bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant component. The frame rates for Low (130 FPS) and Ultra (72 FPS) are significantly lower than at 1440p, showing a scaling pattern that is heavily influenced by the GPU's rendering capabilities. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 58 FPS, which is much larger than the gap at 1080p (115 FPS difference between Low and Ultra) or 1440p (87 FPS difference). This larger spread at 4K indicates that the RTX 5080 is the primary determinant of performance, and the CPU's impact on the final frame rate is minimal. The data shows that while the CPU is strong, the GPU is the component that scales the most with resolution changes.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table provides the exact average, minimum, and maximum FPS figures from the benchmark data for each resolution and settings preset. Note that min and max values were only recorded for the Medium preset.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | Low | 130 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 93 | 79 | 107 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 82 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 72 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 193 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 137 | 117 | 158 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 122 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 106 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 255 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 181 | 154 | 209 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 161 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 140 | - | - |

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution climbs, average FPS drops across every settings preset. The Medium preset data, which includes min/max readings, shows that even the lowest recorded frame rate at 4K (79 FPS) is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1440p, the minimum of 117 FPS is also very high, and at 1080p, the minimum of 154 FPS is exceptionally strong. This indicates that the system maintains stable performance without significant frame drops, even under load.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows an average of 72 FPS at 3840x2160 with the Ultra preset, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This makes Ultra settings fully playable at 4K.

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

A: The Ultra preset is the best choice. At 2560x1440, it achieves an average of 106 FPS, providing a high frame rate with no need to lower any visual options.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: The performance drop is substantial. For example, on the Ultra preset, the average FPS falls from 140 at 1920x1080 to 72 at 3840x2160, which is a reduction of roughly 49%. This highlights the increased load on the GPU at higher resolutions.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data suggests the GPU becomes the primary factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the high frame rates (up to 255 FPS on Low) indicate the CPU is sufficient. However, the significant FPS drops from 1080p to 4K show that the GPU's rendering power dictates performance more at higher resolutions.

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

A: No. Every measured preset and resolution combination shows an average FPS above 60. The lowest recorded average is 72 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum FPS recorded is 79 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: How does the system perform on the Medium preset at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the system achieves an average of 137 FPS, with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS. This is a very smooth experience with plenty of headroom above the playability threshold.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that this combination of an Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is more than capable of running Control at the highest level. According to the verdict by resolution, all settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at every resolution tested. The system clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease.

• At 3840x2160, the best playable settings are Ultra, with an average of 72 FPS.
• At 2560x1440, the best playable settings are Ultra, with an average of 106 FPS.
• At 1920x1080, the best playable settings are Ultra, with an average of 140 FPS.

This PC can run Control at maximum settings without any compromises. The performance headroom is significant, especially at 1080p and 1440p, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate displays. Even at 4K, the Ultra preset is comfortably playable, ensuring a top-tier visual experience.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 204th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This puts it in the top 5.5% of all tested systems, indicating that it is a very high-performing pairing for this game. The percentile data for the individual components further supports this: the CPU is in the 90th percentile compared to all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 87th percentile compared to all GPUs. The ranking shows that while it is not the absolute top-tier configuration, it is a very strong one that will deliver an excellent gaming experience in Control, matching or exceeding the performance of the vast majority of systems in the database.