Control

FAQ

Q: What is the measured performance of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination in Control?

A: The data shows a wide range of average frame rates depending on resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the average FPS ranges from 187 at Low settings down to 135 at Ultra. At 2560x1440, the range is 171 at Low to 102 at Ultra. At 3840x2160, it drops to 126 at Low and 69 at Ultra.

Q: How does this specific combo rank among all tested combinations for Control?

A: This pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 ranks 385 out of 3720 tested combos for this game. This places it in the top 10.3% of all systems tested, indicating a very capable configuration.

Q: What is the performance delta between the RTX 4080 and its closest rivals?

A: The data indicates the RTX 4080's average benchmark score is 54247. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, scores 54209, a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W5700X is 1.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB and AMD Radeon 8060S trail by 2.6% and 2.7%, respectively.

Q: What are the key specifications of the CPU and GPU in this test?

A: The CPU is a 6-core, 12-thread AMD Ryzen 5 5600F based on Zen 3 architecture with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The GPU is an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus, with a boost clock of 2505 MHz and a base clock of 2205 MHz.

Q: Is there a large difference in frame rates between the Low and Ultra presets at a given resolution?

A: Yes, the impact of settings is substantial. At 1920x1080, moving from Low (187 avg FPS) to Ultra (135 avg FPS) results in a 27.8% drop in performance. At 2560x1440, the drop from Low to Ultra is 40.4% (171 to 102 avg FPS), and at 3840x2160 it is 45.2% (126 to 69 avg FPS).

Q: Does the RTX 4080 have a high percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: Yes, the RTX 4080 sits in the 86th percentile for all GPUs based on its average benchmark score. The Ryzen 5 5600F also performs strongly, sitting in the 85th percentile for all CPUs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the dominant component in this configuration, built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process. Its raw compute capabilities are substantial: the data lists 9728 shading units, 304 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. The GPU also features 76 ray tracing cores and 304 tensor cores, which are relevant for a game like Control that heavily utilizes real-time ray tracing effects. The FP32 performance is rated at 48.74 TFLOPS, while the texture fill rate is 761.5 GTexel/s and the pixel rate is 280.6 GPixel/s. These figures suggest the GPU has ample headroom for the visual complexity of Control's environments.

The memory subsystem is a critical factor for 4K gaming. The RTX 4080 comes equipped with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory operating across a 256-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 716.8 GB/s. The memory clock is listed as 1400 MHz, with an effective data rate of 22.4 Gbps. For Control, which is known for its dense particle effects and destructible environments, the high memory bandwidth helps maintain consistent frame pacing when the scene complexity spikes. The base clock of 2205 MHz and boost clock of 2505 MHz allow the GPU to scale its performance dynamically, though the actual boost behavior in-game is not captured in this data.

The measured results show the RTX 4080's strengths and limits. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 69, which is playable but not extremely high. However, at 2560x1440 Ultra, the average jumps to 102 FPS, indicating the GPU is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming. The GPU's percentile rank of 86 versus all GPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of 54247, places it firmly in the enthusiast tier. Its nearest rival, the RTX 4080 SUPER, is only 0.1% ahead, meaning the non-SUPER variant is virtually identical in performance for this title.

The data also reveals how the GPU interacts with different settings presets. At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 187, which is likely CPU-bound territory given the Ryzen 5 5600F's specifications. As resolution increases to 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with frame rates dropping by 32.6% from 1080p to 4K at Low settings (187 to 126 FPS). This pattern is typical for a high-end GPU paired with a mid-range CPU, where the GPU's workload scales with resolution while the CPU's workload remains relatively constant.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 5000 series, based on the Zen 3 architecture (codenamed Vermeer). It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The CPU's cache hierarchy includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. This configuration is built on a 7 nm process from TSMC, with a die size of 74 mm² and 4,150 million transistors. The TDP is rated at 65 W, which is modest for a desktop processor.

For a game like Control, the CPU's role is to handle game logic, physics calculations, and draw call submissions. The 6-core, 12-thread design is sufficient for modern titles, and the Zen 3 architecture offers strong single-thread performance, which is often critical for gaming. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score is 2872, and its multithread score is 19236. The average benchmark score of 36945 places it in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, indicating it is a solid mid-range performer.

The CPU's nearest rivals in terms of average benchmark score are the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 (37093, -0.4% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900T (37112, -0.5% delta). These deltas are all within 0.5% of the 5600F, suggesting that the 5600F is performance-equivalent to these other processors in general compute tasks. For Control specifically, the CPU's impact is most visible at lower resolutions where the GPU is not fully utilized.

The measured FPS data shows that at 1920x1080 Low, the average FPS is 187, which is the highest value recorded in the entire dataset. This suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at this resolution, but it is likely reaching its upper limit. The jump from 1080p Low (187 FPS) to 1440p Low (171 FPS) is only an 8.6% drop, while the jump to 4K Low (126 FPS) is a 32.6% drop. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the CPU is more of a limiting factor, whereas at 4K, the GPU workload dominates. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache is beneficial for gaming, as it reduces memory latency and improves data access patterns for game engines.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience for different priorities. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset delivers an average of 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS and a maximum of 190 FPS. This is only 11.8% lower than the Low preset's 187 FPS average, but it offers significantly better visual quality. The High preset at 1080p delivers 156 FPS, which is still extremely smooth, and the Ultra preset drops to 135 FPS. For 1080p gaming, the Medium preset is the optimal balance, as it stays well above 144 FPS for most of the time and provides a substantial visual upgrade over Low.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset averages 132 FPS with a minimum of 113 FPS and a maximum of 152 FPS. This is an excellent result for high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors. The High preset averages 118 FPS, which is also very playable, but the Medium preset offers a 11.9% performance increase while likely looking quite similar in most scenes. The Ultra preset at 1440p averages 102 FPS, which is still smooth, but the jump from Medium to Ultra costs 22.7% of the frame rate. For most users, the Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, as it consistently stays above 100 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Medium preset averages 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and a maximum of 103 FPS, which is the only 4K preset with a recorded minimum FPS. The High preset averages 79 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 69 FPS. The Low preset at 4K averages 126 FPS, but this is likely a poor visual experience for a game like Control. For 4K gaming, the Medium preset is the recommended choice, as it provides a good balance of visual fidelity and performance, with the minimum FPS staying above 75 FPS. The High preset is also viable for users who prioritize visuals over frame rate, but the data shows a 11.2% drop from Medium to High.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 combination ranks 385 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the combo in the top 10.3% of all systems tested, which is a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank of 385 indicates that while this system is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard, it outperforms the vast majority of configurations tested. The top 385 combos likely include systems with more powerful CPUs (such as high-core-count Ryzen 9 or Intel Core i9 processors) that can better feed the RTX 4080 at lower resolutions.

The combo's ranking is influenced by the CPU's performance in the 1080p and 1440p tests, where the 6-core, 12-thread design may limit the maximum frame rates. At 4K, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, so the CPU's impact on the ranking is reduced. The data shows that the RTX 4080 is in the 86th percentile for all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5600F is in the 85th percentile for all CPUs. This means both components are solidly above average, but neither is at the very top of their respective categories.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i9-12900T (which is 0.5% ahead in average benchmark score), might yield slightly better results in CPU-bound scenarios. However, the deltas are so small (within 0.5%) that they would likely not produce a noticeable difference in actual gameplay. The combo's rank of 385 out of 3720 reflects the RTX 4080's raw power, which can compensate for the CPU's mid-range positioning in GPU-bound scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive look at how this combo performs across all resolution and settings combinations.

1920x1080:

• Low: 187 avg FPS
• Medium: 165 avg FPS (min 140, max 190)
• High: 156 avg FPS
• Ultra: 135 avg FPS

At 1080p, the system delivers exceptional performance. The Low preset achieves 187 FPS, which is high enough for any high-refresh-rate monitor. The Medium preset drops to 165 FPS but still offers a very smooth experience. The High preset at 156 FPS is also excellent, and even the Ultra preset at 135 FPS is above the 120 FPS threshold for high-refresh displays.

2560x1440:

• Low: 171 avg FPS
• Medium: 132 avg FPS (min 113, max 152)
• High: 118 avg FPS
• Ultra: 102 avg FPS

At 1440p, the performance remains strong. The Low preset at 171 FPS is impressive, but the Medium preset at 132 FPS is more realistic for a balanced experience. The High preset at 118 FPS is close to the 120 FPS mark, and the Ultra preset at 102 FPS is still playable. The minimum FPS for the Medium preset (113 FPS) indicates that frame drops are rare and not severe.

3840x2160:

• Low: 126 avg FPS
• Medium: 89 avg FPS (min 76, max 103)
• High: 79 avg FPS
• Ultra: 69 avg FPS

At 4K, the GPU's workload becomes significant. The Low preset at 126 FPS is surprisingly high, but this preset likely reduces visual quality substantially. The Medium preset at 89 FPS is the most balanced option, with a minimum FPS of 76 that keeps the experience smooth. The High preset at 79 FPS is playable, and the Ultra preset at 69 FPS is on the edge of the 60 FPS comfort zone.

Resolution Scaling

The resolution scaling data reveals important insights about the system's bottleneck characteristics. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Low settings results in an FPS drop from 187 to 171, a decrease of 8.6%. This is a relatively small drop, suggesting that the CPU is still a limiting factor at 1080p Low. However, moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Low settings results in a drop from 171 to 126 FPS, a decrease of 26.3%. This larger drop indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases.

At Medium settings, the scaling pattern is different. The FPS drops from 165 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p (a 20.0% decrease), and then to 89 at 4K (a 32.6% decrease). The larger drop from 1440p to 4K suggests that the GPU is increasingly stressed at higher resolutions. The minimum FPS also scales accordingly: 140 at 1080p, 113 at 1440p, and 76 at 4K. This trend indicates that the GPU's memory bandwidth and compute resources are being pushed to their limits at 4K.

At High settings, the FPS drops from 156 at 1080p to 118 at 1440p (a 24.4% decrease), and then to 79 at 4K (a 33.1% decrease). The Ultra settings show a similar pattern: 135 at 1080p, 102 at 1440p (a 24.4% decrease), and 69 at 4K (a 32.4% decrease). These consistent drops of roughly 24% from 1080p to 1440p and 33% from 1440p to 4K indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor in performance scaling.

The data implies that at 1080p, the system is partially CPU-bound, as evidenced by the smaller FPS drops when moving to 1440p. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting component, as the FPS drops become more pronounced. This is a typical characteristic of pairing a mid-range CPU with a high-end GPU. For users who primarily play at 1440p or 4K, the Ryzen 5 5600F is sufficient, but at 1080p with Low settings, a more powerful CPU could potentially unlock higher frame rates.