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# Control with AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080

The pairing of a six-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500 with the flagship-class RTX 4080 produces a combo that ranks 346th out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the top 9.3% of all tested systems. The CPU, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process, provides 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The RTX 4080, based on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process, brings 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus. The measured frame rates reveal a system that is heavily GPU-limited at lower resolutions but still delivers playable performance at 4K Ultra, as detailed below.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 (Cezanne) architecture using a 7 nm process from TSMC. It operates at a 3.60 GHz base clock and boosts up to 4.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and it runs on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with PCIe Gen 3 connectivity. The processor has a 16 MB L3 cache, with 64 KB L1 and 512 KB L2 per core. In terms of synthetic benchmarks, the Ryzen 5 5500 scores 16,429 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,319 in single-core, while Geekbench shows 7,976 multi-core and 1,730 single-core. Its PassMark multithread score is 19,330, and it sits at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs tested.

In Control, the Ryzen 5 5500's role is to feed the RTX 4080 enough data to keep frame rates high. The game's action-adventure design with physics-based destruction and particle effects can stress CPU threads, but the data suggests this processor is not the bottleneck in most scenarios. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 205 FPS average, which is far above what the GPU alone would dictate if the CPU were holding back. The 3DMark scores for the CPU — 5,386 for 16 threads, 5,411 for max threads, and 836 for single thread — indicate solid multi-threaded performance that matches well with the game's requirements. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 5500 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 (delta -0.1%), the Intel Core i5-12500 (delta -0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-10700F (delta +0.5%), with the Intel Core i5-11600KF being slightly faster (delta -0.7%). This means the CPU's compute capability is well within the range needed for Control at high frame rates, even at 1080p where CPU load tends to be highest relative to GPU.

The boost clock of 4.20 GHz helps with single-threaded tasks, but Control is not a CPU-bound title at these settings. The 12 threads are more than enough for the game's AI and physics calculations. The CPU's 73rd percentile ranking among all processors further confirms it is a mid-to-upper tier part that will not severely limit the RTX 4080 in this specific title. However, at 1080p Low where the system hits 205 FPS, the CPU is likely approaching its limit, as the frame rate does not scale linearly with resolution drops in all cases (see Resolution Scaling section). The 3DMark 2-thread score of 1,645 and 4-thread score of 3,151 suggest that lightly-threaded workloads are handled competently, which is relevant for Control's main thread that handles game logic.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 9,728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, 112 ROPs, 76 RT cores, and 304 tensor cores. The GPU has a base clock of 2205 MHz and a boost clock of 2505 MHz, with memory running at 1400 MHz (22.4 Gbps effective). It comes with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The card is rated at 320 W TDP, requires a 700 W power supply, and uses a 16-pin power connector. It is a triple-slot card measuring 310 mm in length, 140 mm in height, and 61 mm in width. The GPU supports PCIe 4.0 x16 and outputs 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. In synthetic tests, it scores 6,567 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 214,739 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 263,779 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its PassMark G3D score is 34,457, placing it at the 86th percentile among all GPUs.

In Control, the RTX 4080's 16 GB of VRAM is more than sufficient for the game's textures and effects. At 4K Ultra, the system averages 69 FPS, and at 4K High it reaches 79 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at this resolution. The memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and high-resolution assets do not cause stuttering. The boost clock of 2505 MHz allows the GPU to maintain high frame rates even under load. Compared to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4080 is nearly identical to the RTX 4080 SUPER (delta +0.1%), slightly slower than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (delta -1.1%), and slower than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (delta -2.6%) and AMD Radeon 8060S (delta -2.7%) in average benchmark scores. This indicates that the RTX 4080's raw compute is on par with or slightly behind some competitors, but its features like DLSS and ray tracing support are not directly measured in these scores.

The GPU's pixel rate of 280.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 761.5 GTexel/s are key for Control, which uses heavy post-processing and volumetric effects. The 76 RT cores support the game's ray-traced reflections if enabled, though the measured FPS data does not specify RT settings. The 304 tensor cores are available for DLSS, but again, the data provided does not indicate DLSS usage. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms it is a high-end part, and its performance in Control reflects that, with 1080p Ultra hitting 135 FPS and 1080p High reaching 156 FPS.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

Examining the measured FPS across resolutions reveals how the system scales. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 205. Moving to 1440p Low, it drops to 186 FPS (a 9.3% decrease), and at 4K Low, it falls to 126 FPS (a 38.5% decrease from 1080p Low). For Medium settings, 1080p averages 175 FPS, 1440p averages 132 FPS (a 24.6% drop), and 4K averages 89 FPS (a 49.1% drop from 1080p Medium). At High settings, 1080p achieves 156 FPS, 1440p achieves 118 FPS (a 24.4% drop), and 4K achieves 79 FPS (a 49.4% drop). Finally, at Ultra settings, 1080p averages 135 FPS, 1440p averages 102 FPS (a 24.4% drop), and 4K averages 69 FPS (a 48.9% drop from 1080p Ultra).

The pattern is clear: the percentage drop from 1080p to 1440p is relatively consistent across settings, hovering around 24-25% for Medium, High, and Ultra, but only 9.3% for Low. This suggests that at Low settings, the CPU is more involved, and the GPU has more headroom, making the resolution scaling less steep. From 1440p to 4K, the drops are larger and more uniform, around 33-34% for Medium, High, and Ultra, and 32% for Low. This indicates that at 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor, as the pixel throughput requirements increase significantly.

The fact that at 1080p Low the system only hits 205 FPS, not higher, suggests that the CPU is nearing its limit at that point. The Ryzen 5 5500's single-thread performance (PassMark single-thread score of 3,058) may be the ceiling. As resolution increases, the GPU load rises, and the CPU has more time to process frames, so the FPS drops are more attributable to the GPU. At 4K Ultra, the 69 FPS average indicates a GPU-bound scenario, as the RTX 4080 is working at full capacity. The data shows that for this combo, 1440p is the sweet spot where the CPU and GPU are more balanced, with 1440p High delivering 118 FPS and 1440p Ultra delivering 102 FPS, both playable and smooth.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 346th out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control. This places it in the top 9.3% of all combos tested, which is a strong showing. The rank is influenced by both components, but given that the GPU is at the 86th percentile and the CPU at the 73rd percentile, the overall rank is slightly pulled down by the CPU. In comparison, a combo with a higher-end CPU and the same GPU would likely rank higher, but the Ryzen 5 5500 is still capable enough to not be a major liability.

The rank of 346 out of 3,720 means that 3,374 combos tested are slower, and only 345 are faster. This places the system in the top decile, which is consistent with the measured FPS numbers. For example, at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 135 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and at 4K Ultra, it averages 69 FPS, which is just above 60. The rank also reflects the balance between the two components: the RTX 4080 is a high-end GPU, but the Ryzen 5 5500 is a budget-to-midrange CPU, so the combo is not at the very top. However, for Control, this pairing still delivers excellent performance, as the game is not extremely CPU-intensive.

The combo rank is based on actual measured data, not synthetic estimates, which adds credibility. The fact that the system ranks 346th out of 3,720 suggests that it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, including many with more powerful CPUs but weaker GPUs. This is because Control is a GPU-heavy game, and the RTX 4080's raw power can compensate for a less capable CPU in most scenarios. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (69 FPS) is particularly impressive for a CPU that is not top-tier, showing that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting.

FAQ

*Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra in Control with this combo?*

A: The average FPS at 1080p Ultra is 135 FPS, with no minimum or maximum values listed for that setting.

Q: How does the RTX 4080 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4080 has an average benchmark score of 54,247, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER, 1.1% lower than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X, 2.6% lower than the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, and 2.7% lower than the AMD Radeon 8060S.

Q: What is the CPU's Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 scores 16,429 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2,319 in single-core.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS recorded is 113, with a maximum of 152 and an average of 132 FPS.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested systems in Control?*

A: The combo ranks 346th out of 3,720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 9.3% of all systems tested.

Q: What is the GPU's memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4080 has a memory bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The measured FPS data for this combo in Control is as follows, broken down by resolution and settings:

1080p (1920x1080):

• Low: Average 205 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: Average 175 FPS, minimum 149, maximum 201
• High: Average 156 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: Average 135 FPS (no min/max recorded)

1440p (2560x1440):

• Low: Average 186 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: Average 132 FPS, minimum 113, maximum 152
• High: Average 118 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: Average 102 FPS (no min/max recorded)

4K (3840x2160):

• Low: Average 126 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Medium: Average 89 FPS, minimum 76, maximum 103
• High: Average 79 FPS (no min/max recorded)
• Ultra: Average 69 FPS (no min/max recorded)

These numbers show a clear trend: at 1080p, the system is capable of very high frame rates, with Low settings hitting 205 FPS and Ultra still achieving 135 FPS. The minimum FPS values for Medium settings across all resolutions (149 at 1080p, 113 at 1440p, and 76 at 4K) indicate that even in the most demanding moments, the system stays above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, and only dips to 76 FPS at 4K Medium. At 4K Ultra, the average of 69 FPS is still playable, though it is the lowest average recorded. The data suggests that for competitive play, 1080p Low or Medium is optimal, while for visual fidelity, 1440p Ultra or 4K High provides a good balance, with 4K Ultra being reserved for those who prioritize graphics over frame rate.