Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers a robust Control experience, with benchmark data showing playable frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings. The measured results place this pairing at rank 265 out of 2888 tested combos in the database, indicating strong overall performance. This analysis examines the CPU and GPU contributions, settings recommendations, and resolution scaling behavior based solely on the provided measurements.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU and GPU pairings in Control?

A: This configuration ranks 265 out of 2888 tested combos, placing it in the top tier of all tested systems for this game.

Q: What are the best average FPS results at each resolution?

A: At 1920x1080, the best average is 187 FPS on Low settings. At 2560x1440, the best is 171 FPS on Low. At 3840x2160, the best is 125 FPS on Low settings.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU appear to be the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data shows a substantial FPS drop from 1080p to 4K at all settings, with the 4K Ultra average of 69 FPS being roughly half of the 1080p Ultra average of 134 FPS, indicating the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: High settings produce an average of 117 FPS, while Ultra drops to 102 FPS, a difference of 15 FPS or approximately 13% lower performance for the highest preset.

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

A: The RTX 4080 SUPER scores 54209 on average, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080's 54247 score, and 1.1% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X's 54828 score. Note the W5700X has a higher score, so the SUPER trails it by 1.1%.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the measured data?

A: The only minimum FPS values recorded are 76 FPS at 3840x2160 Medium, 112 FPS at 2560x1440 Medium, and 140 FPS at 1920x1080 Medium. No other settings have min FPS data.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F provides the processing foundation for this combo. It features 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.00 GHz. The CPU is built on the Zen 3 architecture (codename Vermeer) using a 7 nm process node from TSMC. It has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR4 memory in dual-channel configuration with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The cache hierarchy includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache.

In synthetic Passmark benchmarks, the 5600F achieves a multithread score of 19236 and a single-thread score of 2872. Its floating point math score is 34548, integer math is 59339, and extended instructions score is 16266. The CPU's percentile vs all CPUs is 85, meaning it outperforms 85% of all processors in the database. Its average benchmark score is 36945, which places it nearly identical to the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 (36938, 0% delta) and slightly below the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D (37018, -0.2% delta).

For Control specifically, the CPU's role is evident in the scaling pattern. At 1080p with Low settings, the system reaches 187 FPS, which is the highest measured value across all configurations. This suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU even at high frame rates. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration provides adequate parallelism for the game's physics and logic workloads. The 32 MB L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, which is beneficial for maintaining consistent frame pacing.

The CPU's performance relative to its rivals shows it is well-matched to the RTX 4080 SUPER for this title. Its Passmark physics score of 1043 indicates solid computational throughput. The data compression score of 232836 and encryption score of 13839 demonstrate efficient integer processing, which contributes to overall system responsiveness. However, as resolution increases, the CPU's relative influence diminishes, with the GPU taking over as the dominant factor in determining frame rates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the graphics powerhouse in this pairing. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture (chip AD103) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. The GPU has 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output units. It features 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores for ray tracing and AI workloads. The base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2550 MHz.

Memory configuration is substantial: 16 GB of GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus, providing 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock is 1438 MHz with 23 Gbps effective transfer rate. The GPU's pixel rate is 285.6 GPixel/s, texture rate is 816.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance reaches 52.22 TFLOPS. The TDP is 320 W, requiring a 700 W suggested PSU and a single 16-pin power connector. The card is triple-slot and measures 310 mm in length.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a Passmark G3D score of 34245 and a GPU compute score of 19822. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 6600. Geekbench scores include 219065 for OpenCL and 260075 for Vulkan. The GPU's percentile vs all GPUs is 86, and its average benchmark score is 54209. This places it 0.1% behind the RTX 4080 (54247) and 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (54828). Notably, the Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698, which is 2.7% higher than the RTX 4080 SUPER in these synthetic tests.

For Control, the GPU's role is clearly dominant at higher resolutions. The measured FPS at 4K ranges from 69 FPS on Ultra to 125 FPS on Low, showing significant headroom in less demanding settings. The 16 GB VRAM capacity ensures that texture-heavy scenes at 4K Ultra do not hit memory limits, which would otherwise cause stuttering or reduced frame rates. The 736.3 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to feed the 10240 shading units, as evidenced by the consistent scaling across settings at each resolution.

The GPU's performance relative to its synthetic rivals suggests that in Control, the RTX 4080 SUPER performs as expected. The 0.1% gap to the RTX 4080 in Passmark translates to negligible real-world differences in game FPS. The 2.7% higher score of the RX 6750 GRE 12 GB in synthetic tests does not appear to provide an advantage in this title, as the measured FPS data shows strong performance across all tested configurations.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all settings deliver playable performance, with Low at 187 FPS, Medium at 165 FPS, High at 155 FPS, and Ultra at 134 FPS. For competitive or high-refresh-rate displays, Low or Medium settings are recommended to maximize frame rates. Medium provides a balance between visual quality and performance, with 165 FPS average and a minimum of 140 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts toward High settings for most users. High produces 117 FPS average, which is smooth for most displays. Medium offers 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS, providing better headroom for demanding scenes. Ultra drops to 102 FPS, which is still playable but may show more variation in intense combat sequences. Low settings at 1440p reach 171 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors but sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, High settings at 79 FPS provide the best balance for 4K gaming. Medium offers 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS, which is the only configuration with recorded minimum FPS at this resolution. Ultra drops to 69 FPS, which is borderline for 60 Hz displays but may struggle on higher refresh rate panels. Low settings at 125 FPS are surprisingly playable at 4K, indicating the GPU has substantial headroom when visual effects are reduced.

The data suggests that Medium or High settings provide the best overall experience across all resolutions. Medium settings at 1080p offer 165 FPS, at 1440p offer 132 FPS, and at 4K offer 89 FPS, all with recorded minimums that indicate stable frame pacing. High settings are slightly more demanding but still deliver 155 FPS at 1080p, 117 FPS at 1440p, and 79 FPS at 4K. For users prioritizing visual quality over frame rate, Ultra is viable at 1080p (134 FPS) and 1440p (102 FPS), but at 4K it drops to 69 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

This CPU-GPU combination ranks 265 out of 2888 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 9.2% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the Ryzen 5 5600F and RTX 4080 SUPER. The CPU's 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate that both components are well above average, and their combination produces excellent results in this title.

The ranking suggests that this combo outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, though it is not at the absolute top of the leaderboard. The 265th position out of 2888 means there are 264 combos that achieve higher performance in Control. These likely include newer or higher-end CPUs paired with top-tier GPUs, such as systems with more powerful processors or the RTX 4090 class of graphics cards.

In the context of the database, this ranking is particularly notable given the CPU's modest specifications. The Ryzen 5 5600F is a 6-core processor from the 5000 series, which is not the flagship of its generation. Despite this, the combination with the RTX 4080 SUPER achieves a top-10% ranking, demonstrating that the GPU carries much of the performance weight in this game. The CPU's 12 threads and 32 MB L3 cache are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings and resolutions.

The ranking also indicates that Control is a GPU-intensive title, as the combination performs better than many systems with more powerful CPUs but less capable GPUs. The measured FPS data supports this interpretation, showing that the GPU becomes the limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra, the 69 FPS result suggests that the RTX 4080 SUPER is nearing its limits in this game, while the CPU still has headroom to spare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four settings levels.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers high frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce 187 FPS average, which is the highest measured value in the entire dataset. Medium settings achieve 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS and maximum of 190 FPS, showing good frame consistency. High settings reach 155 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 134 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 53 FPS, representing a 28% performance penalty for the highest visual quality preset.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but shows expected reductions. Low settings achieve 171 FPS, which is 16 FPS lower than the 1080p Low result. Medium settings produce 132 FPS with a minimum of 112 FPS and maximum of 152 FPS. High settings reach 117 FPS, and Ultra drops to 102 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 69 FPS, a 40% reduction. Compared to 1080p, the 1440p results are approximately 9-24% lower depending on the settings preset.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more demanding. Low settings still achieve 125 FPS, which is playable on most displays. Medium settings produce 89 FPS with a minimum of 76 FPS and maximum of 102 FPS, providing the most detailed frame data in the dataset. High settings reach 79 FPS, and Ultra drops to 69 FPS. The range from Low to Ultra at 4K is 56 FPS, representing a 45% performance penalty for Ultra settings. Compared to 1080p, 4K results are 33-49% lower depending on the preset.

The Medium settings at each resolution provide the most complete data with minimum and maximum FPS values. At 1080p, the minimum of 140 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the system stays well above 60 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum of 112 FPS maintains smooth gameplay. At 4K, the minimum of 76 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays, though it shows more variation with a 26 FPS spread between minimum and maximum.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals important information about the system's bottleneck characteristics. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 187 at 1080p to 171 at 1440p to 125 at 4K. This represents a 9% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 33% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The relatively modest drop at 1440p suggests the CPU is still able to keep up with the GPU's demands, while the larger drop at 4K indicates the GPU is becoming the limiting factor.

At Medium settings, the scaling shows a similar pattern. The FPS goes from 165 at 1080p to 132 at 1440p to 89 at 4K. This is a 20% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 46% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The larger percentage drops compared to Low settings suggest that the increased GPU workload at Medium settings makes the GPU more of a bottleneck at higher resolutions.

At High settings, the FPS drops from 155 at 1080p to 117 at 1440p to 79 at 4K. This represents a 25% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The scaling is consistent with Medium settings, confirming that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

At Ultra settings, the FPS drops from 134 at 1080p to 102 at 1440p to 69 at 4K. This is a 24% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The Ultra preset shows the most significant performance hit at 4K, with the average FPS falling below the 70 FPS mark.

The scaling pattern indicates that Control is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions. The consistent 46-49% FPS reduction from 1080p to 4K across Medium, High, and Ultra settings suggests that the GPU's rendering capabilities are the determining factor. The CPU's 6-core, 12-thread configuration appears sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p, as evidenced by the 187 FPS Low setting result. However, at 4K, the GPU's workload increases dramatically, and the RTX 4080 SUPER's performance becomes the limiting factor.

The data also shows that the difference between 1080p and 1440p is smaller than the difference between 1440p and 4K at all settings. This is typical for modern GPUs, as the pixel count increases from 2.07 million at 1080p to 3.69 million at 1440p (a 78% increase) and then to 8.29 million at 4K (a 125% increase from 1440p). The GPU's ability to maintain higher frame rates at 1440p relative to 4K confirms that the RTX 4080 SUPER is well-suited for 1440p gaming in this title, while 4K requires compromises in settings to achieve optimal performance.