Control

# Control — AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combination delivers a strong Control experience across all tested resolutions, with the GPU clearly acting as the primary performance driver. At 1080p, the combo reaches 191.8 FPS on Low settings, indicating substantial headroom, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 56.5 FPS, still playable but showing the expected scaling curve. The RTX 3080 Ti, with its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth, handles Control's demanding visual effects well, while the six-core, twelve-thread Ryzen 5 5600GT with a boost clock of 4.60 GHz provides sufficient CPU throughput to avoid becoming a bottleneck at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p High, the combo produces 124.2 FPS, which drops to 90.3 FPS at 1440p High (a 27.3% reduction) and further to 61.7 FPS at 4K High (a 50.3% reduction from 1080p). This consistent decline across resolution steps indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti's rendering pipeline is the limiting factor, rather than the CPU. The Ryzen 5 5600GT's single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 913, is sufficient to keep up with the GPU's frame output even at 1080p where CPU overhead typically becomes more relevant.

The scaling behavior is even more pronounced at Low settings. At 1080p Low, the combo achieves 191.8 FPS, which falls to 147.9 FPS at 1440p (a 22.9% drop) and 98.5 FPS at 4K (a 48.6% drop from 1080p). The fact that even at Low settings the frame rate drops by nearly half from 1080p to 4K confirms that the GPU's fill rate and memory bandwidth are the dominant constraints. The RTX 3080 Ti's 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 186.5 GPixel/s pixel rate are substantial, but Control's heavy use of volumetric effects and particle simulation at higher resolutions demands more from these resources.

At Ultra settings, the scaling curve becomes steeper. The combo delivers 103.6 FPS at 1080p Ultra, 82.8 FPS at 1440p Ultra (a 20.1% drop), and 56.5 FPS at 4K Ultra (a 45.5% drop from 1080p). The gap between 1080p and 1440p at Ultra is smaller than at High settings, suggesting that the additional graphical features at Ultra create a more consistent load across resolutions. This pattern indicates that Control's Ultra preset introduces effects that scale more uniformly with pixel count, unlike the High preset which may rely on resolution-dependent effects like ambient occlusion or shadow detail.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS?

A: The data shows that 4K High delivers 61.7 FPS, just above the 60 FPS threshold, while 4K Ultra drops to 56.5 FPS. For a consistent 60+ FPS experience at 4K, High settings are the highest preset that meets this criterion. At 1440p, all presets from Low to Ultra exceed 82 FPS, providing comfortable headroom.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3090?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score is 41224, while the RTX 3090 scores 41441, a delta of -0.5%. This means the RTX 3080 Ti trails the RTX 3090 by half a percent in average synthetic performance, making the two cards effectively interchangeable in real-world gaming scenarios like Control.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5600GT bottleneck the RTX 3080 Ti in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests no significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 191.8 FPS, which is a very high frame rate that would expose CPU limitations if they existed. The CPU's 3DMark max-threads score of 5554 and single-thread score of 913 indicate sufficient processing power for Control's physics and AI workloads.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 1440p, Low settings produce 147.9 FPS, while Ultra produces 82.8 FPS. This represents a 65.1 FPS difference, or a 44% reduction in performance from Low to Ultra. The Medium and High presets fall between these extremes at 105.4 and 90.3 FPS respectively.

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

A: This combo ranks 390 out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the top 24% of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the combination's strong overall performance, with the GPU's high benchmark percentile of 83 versus all GPUs contributing significantly to the result.

Q: Is the 12 GB VRAM sufficient for Control at 4K Ultra?

A: The 12 GB GDDR6X memory on the RTX 3080 Ti, paired with a 384-bit bus and 912.4 GB/s bandwidth, is sufficient for Control at 4K Ultra, as evidenced by the 56.5 FPS result. The game's texture quality at Ultra does not exceed this VRAM allocation, allowing the GPU to operate without memory-related stuttering.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti achieves a rank of 390 out of 1636 tested combos for Control, placing it in the upper quartile of all tested systems. This rank is driven primarily by the GPU's strong performance, as the RTX 3080 Ti sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 41224. The CPU contributes to the overall ranking as well, with the Ryzen 5 5600GT at the 78th percentile among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 20740.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-10700 scores 20746 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core i5-12490F scores 20794 (a -0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X scores 20680 (a 0.3% delta). This places the Ryzen 5 5600GT in a tightly grouped performance tier where differences of less than one percent are within measurement noise. The same applies to the GPU side, where the RTX 3080 Ti's nearest rival, the RTX 3090, is only 0.5% ahead, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 0.9% ahead. These small deltas indicate that the combo's rank is well-supported by balanced component performance rather than a single standout part.

The rank of 390 out of 1636 suggests that while this system is not at the absolute top tier for Control, it outperforms a substantial majority of tested configurations. The data indicates that the combination's high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, coupled with playable 4K performance, place it in a strong position for this title. Systems ranking higher likely feature more recent GPU generations or higher-tier CPUs, but the measured FPS results show that this combo delivers a smooth experience across all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 191.8 FPS, which is an exceptionally high result that indicates the GPU is not fully utilized at this resolution. Medium settings reduce this to 137.7 FPS, a 28.2% drop from Low, while High settings further reduce it to 124.2 FPS. Ultra settings produce 103.6 FPS, which represents a 46% reduction from Low but still provides a very smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a consistent increase in rendering load, with each preset tier adding approximately 15-20% more GPU work.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but show the expected reduction from 1080p. Low settings achieve 147.9 FPS, which is still above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on many 1440p monitors. Medium settings produce 105.4 FPS, High settings deliver 90.3 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 82.8 FPS. The gap between High and Ultra at this resolution is only 7.5 FPS, suggesting that the Ultra preset's additional features have diminishing returns at 1440p. The drop from 1080p to 1440p ranges from 22.9% at Low to 27.3% at High, showing a fairly consistent resolution penalty across presets.

At 3840x2160, the combo still delivers playable frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce 98.5 FPS, which is a strong result for 4K and indicates that the RTX 3080 Ti has significant headroom even at this resolution. Medium settings drop to 71.7 FPS, High settings to 61.7 FPS, and Ultra to 56.5 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K shows a 42.6% reduction in performance, which is steeper than at 1080p (46% reduction) and 1440p (44% reduction). This suggests that Control's Ultra preset has some features that are particularly demanding at 4K resolution, such as high-resolution shadows or reflections.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti plays a dominant role in this combo's Control performance, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate scaling across resolutions. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, operating at 19 Gbps effective on a 384-bit bus, provides 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for Control's asset streaming and texture loading at 4K resolutions. The memory configuration is well-matched to the game's demands, as evidenced by the stable frame rates without significant dips between preset tiers.

The GPU's clock speeds of 1365 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost, combined with 10240 shading units and 320 TMUs, deliver the raw compute power needed for Control's particle effects and physics simulations. The 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for any ray-traced effects, though the measured data does not specify whether ray tracing was enabled. The 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 performance is a key metric for this title, as Control's rendering path leverages substantial compute shaders for its signature destruction physics.

The GPU's benchmark results reinforce its strong position. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 and PassMark G3D score of 26896 place the RTX 3080 Ti in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 191309 and Vulkan score of 171798 indicate strong compute performance that benefits games like Control which use async compute. The GPU's nearest rival, the RTX 3090, is only 0.5% ahead in average benchmark score, confirming that the RTX 3080 Ti is near the top of its performance tier despite being one generation old.

The GPU's 350 W TDP and 750 W suggested PSU requirement are relevant for system builders, but the measured FPS data shows that this power budget translates directly into high frame rates across all tested settings. The 80 RT cores provide future-proofing for games with ray tracing, though Control's performance without ray tracing is already strong based on the measured results.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 4K displays, High settings at 61.7 FPS provide the best balance of visual quality and smoothness, as Ultra drops below 60 FPS to 56.5 FPS. Players with VRR displays may prefer Ultra at 56.5 FPS, but the data suggests High is the safer choice for consistent frame pacing. Medium settings at 71.7 FPS offer additional headroom for players who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum visual fidelity.

For 1440p displays, Ultra settings at 82.8 FPS provide an excellent experience that takes full advantage of the resolution's visual benefits. The 90.3 FPS at High settings gives additional headroom for demanding scenes, while Medium at 105.4 FPS is ideal for 100 Hz or 120 Hz displays. Players with 144 Hz monitors should consider Medium or Low settings, as Low at 147.9 FPS exceeds the 144 Hz threshold, providing the smoothest possible experience.

For 1080p displays, all presets deliver playable frame rates, with Low at 191.8 FPS and Ultra at 103.6 FPS. The Ultra preset is recommended for players who want the full visual experience, as the 103.6 FPS result exceeds 100 FPS and will be smooth on most displays. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors above 144 Hz, Medium settings at 137.7 FPS offer a good compromise, while Low settings maximize frame rate at 191.8 FPS. The data shows that the combo has substantial headroom at 1080p, allowing players to prioritize either visual quality or frame rate without significant compromise.