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# Control — AMD Ryzen 5 7500F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

This pairing of AMD's Zen 4-based Ryzen 5 7500F with NVIDIA's Ampere-generation GeForce RTX 3080 Ti produces a system that handles Control comfortably across the tested resolution and settings matrix. The CPU, a 6-core/12-thread part with a 3.70 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost, sits at the 77th percentile among all tested CPUs, while the GPU, with its 12 GB GDDR6X memory and 10240 shading units, ranks in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The measured frame rates below span from 54 FPS at 4K Ultra to 192 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating a configuration that scales predictably with both resolution and graphical load.

Resolution Scaling

The transition from 1080p to 4K reveals a pronounced GPU-bound profile for this combo. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 121 FPS at 1920x1080 to 92 FPS at 2560x1440, then further to 62 FPS at 3840x2160. That represents a 24% reduction moving from 1080p to 1440p, and a 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets. For Low settings, the drop is from 192 FPS at 1080p to 145 FPS at 1440p (a 24% loss) and then to 98 FPS at 4K (a 49% loss from 1080p). Medium settings show 136 FPS at 1080p, 103 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K — again, roughly a quarter loss per resolution step. Ultra settings follow the same trajectory: 105 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K.

The near-uniform percentage drops across all presets strongly suggest that the RTX 3080 Ti is the limiting factor as resolution climbs. If the CPU were the bottleneck, the scaling from 1080p to 1440p would be flatter, with the frame rate held back by processor throughput at lower resolutions. Instead, the consistent ~24% reduction per resolution step aligns with the GPU's pixel throughput characteristics — the RTX 3080 Ti has a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s, and these figures scale inversely with the total pixel count. The 4K panel has 4 times the pixels of 1080p; the observed FPS at 4K is roughly half that at 1080p, which is a typical result for a GPU-bound scenario where memory bandwidth (912.4 GB/s) and shading throughput (34.10 TFLOPS FP32) become the determining factors.

Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the spread from Low (192 FPS) to Ultra (105 FPS) is 87 FPS, or 45%. At 4K, the spread is from Low (98 FPS) to Ultra (54 FPS) — 44 FPS, or 45% as well. This proportional consistency indicates that the settings presets impose a similar relative cost at each resolution, and the GPU's headroom at lower resolutions is not being constrained by CPU limitations. The data shows no evidence of a CPU ceiling: even at 1080p Low, where the CPU would be most likely to bottleneck, the system delivers 192 FPS average, which is well beyond the 60 FPS target for most displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor built on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael) using TSMC's 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, with 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The CPU supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It is an unlocked multiplier part, allowing overclocking, and it draws a 65 W TDP.

In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a single-core score of 3218. Its Geekbench results are 12362 multi-core and 2374 single-core. In 3DMark, the 16-thread test yields 6376, while the single-thread test yields 974. The Passmark multithread score is 26825, with a single-thread score of 3841. The CPU's average benchmark score is 24964, placing it at the 77th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-11850H (avg score 24935, 0.1% slower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (avg score 25005, 0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-13620H (avg score 24911, 0.2% slower), and the Intel Core 5 210H (avg score 24872, 0.4% slower). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the 7500F sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The game is an action-adventure title from 2019, and its engine does not heavily tax multi-threaded processors. The 7500F's six physical cores with simultaneous multithreading provide 12 logical threads, which is ample for the game's workload. The high boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, which is often more critical for frame pacing in such titles. The data supports this: the 1080p Low result of 192 FPS average would require a CPU capable of issuing frames at that rate, and the 7500F's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3218 is indicative of the headroom needed. The CPU's 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and Passmark single-thread of 3841 reinforce this capability.

At 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes further. Since the GPU is heavily loaded at 3840x2160, the 7500F has spare capacity. The measured FPS at 4K Ultra (54 FPS) is less than a third of the 1080p Low result (192 FPS), and the CPU's utilization would be correspondingly lower. This suggests that for Control, the Ryzen 5 7500F is not a limiting factor at any tested resolution or settings level. The 65 W TDP and 5 nm process also imply efficient operation, though power draw is not directly measured in this dataset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on the Ampere architecture using Samsung's 8 nm process, with a GA102 chip containing 28,300 million transistors on a 628 mm² die. It has 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 ROPs. The GPU also includes 80 ray tracing cores and 320 tensor cores. Its base clock is 1365 MHz with a boost clock of 1665 MHz, and the memory runs at 1188 MHz (19 Gbps effective) across a 384-bit bus, yielding 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is a key asset for high-resolution textures.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial: 34.10 TFLOPS of FP32 and FP16 (1:1) performance, a pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 532.8 GTexel/s. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3080 Ti scores 26896 in Passmark G3D, 170037 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 192697 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 41187, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (avg score 40870, 0.8% slower), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (avg score 41707, 1.2% faster), the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (avg score 41897, 1.7% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (avg score 40377, 2% slower). These deltas are modest, indicating the 3080 Ti sits near the top of a broad performance tier.

In Control, the GPU's role is dominant. The game's use of real-time ray tracing and complex particle effects places heavy demands on the shading units and ray tracing cores. The 80 RT cores are directly applicable to Control's reflective surfaces and volumetric lighting. The 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for 4K textures; the game's maximum VRAM usage is not reported here, but the GPU never dips below 59 FPS at 4K Medium, suggesting memory capacity is not a bottleneck. The memory bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s is critical for streaming textures at 4K, and the observed frame rates at 4K (54–98 FPS across settings) are consistent with a GPU that is well-fed but ultimately limited by its raw compute throughput.

The RTX 3080 Ti's boost clock of 1665 MHz is relatively modest compared to later architectures, but the sheer number of shading units compensates. The 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 figure translates to high fill rates in a game like Control, which uses deferred rendering and post-processing effects. The GPU's performance in the measured FPS data shows a clear linear relationship with resolution and settings, with no signs of thermal or power throttling mentioned in the data. The GPU's 350 W TDP and suggested 750 W PSU are relevant for system planning, but the measured FPS indicates stable operation.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 3080 Ti paired with the Ryzen 5 7500F delivers 192 FPS on Low settings, 136 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 116 FPS and maximum of 157 FPS), 121 FPS on High, and 105 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset has the only reported min/max range at this resolution, showing a 41 FPS variance. The step from Low to Medium costs 56 FPS (29%), while Medium to High costs 15 FPS (11%), and High to Ultra costs 16 FPS (13%). The diminishing returns from Medium upward suggest that the game's higher presets add effects that are less demanding than the jump from Low to Medium.

At 2560x1440, the results are 145 FPS on Low, 103 FPS on Medium (min 88, max 118), 92 FPS on High, and 80 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset again shows a 30 FPS variance. The percentage drops from 1080p are consistent: Low loses 24%, Medium loses 24%, High loses 24%, and Ultra loses 24%. This uniformity reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the workload. The 1440p results are all above 60 FPS, meaning the combo can drive a 1440p high-refresh display at Ultra settings with room to spare.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 98 FPS on Low, 70 FPS on Medium (min 59, max 80), 62 FPS on High, and 54 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset's minimum of 59 FPS is just below the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the 4K Medium experience can dip into the high-50s during intense scenes. At 4K Ultra, the average of 54 FPS is below 60, which may be noticeable on a 60 Hz display. The 4K Low result of 98 FPS shows that the RTX 3080 Ti has significant headroom if settings are reduced. Across all resolutions, the Medium preset is the only one with reported min/max values, and the variance (30–41 FPS) is consistent regardless of resolution.

FAQ

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

A: At 2560x1440 High, the average FPS is 92, comfortably above 60. At 3840x2160 High, the average drops to 62 FPS, which is just above the threshold but may dip in demanding scenes. For a locked 60 FPS experience, 1440p High is the safer choice.

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

A: Across all settings presets, the average FPS at 4K is approximately 49% lower than at 1080p. For example, High settings drop from 121 FPS to 62 FPS, and Low settings drop from 192 FPS to 98 FPS. The proportional loss is consistent, indicating a GPU-bound scenario.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7500F bottleneck the RTX 3080 Ti in Control?

A: No. The 1080p Low result of 192 FPS average shows the CPU can deliver high frame rates without limiting the GPU. The CPU's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 and Passmark single-thread of 3841 indicate strong per-thread performance. At higher resolutions, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, further reducing any potential CPU constraint.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded in the dataset?

A: The only reported minimum FPS values are for the Medium preset: 116 FPS at 1080p, 88 FPS at 1440p, and 59 FPS at 4K. No minimum values are provided for Low, High, or Ultra settings.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti's average benchmark score is 41187, which is 0.8% higher than the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (40870), 1.2% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB (41707), 1.7% lower than the NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41897), and 2% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 (40377). These are all close margins, meaning the 3080 Ti performs within a tight band of its competitors.

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

A: The measured data indicates yes. At 4K Medium, the average FPS is 70 with a minimum of 59, and at 4K High it is 62 FPS. There is no evidence of texture thrashing or memory-related stutters in the reported metrics. The 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and 384-bit bus provide ample throughput for 4K assets.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and frame rate preference. For 1080p, the Medium preset at 136 FPS average offers the best balance between visual fidelity and performance, as the jump to High only yields 121 FPS (an 11% drop) while Ultra dips to 105 FPS. The Low preset at 192 FPS is excessive for most displays and sacrifices too much visual quality. At 1440p, High settings at 92 FPS average provide a smooth experience on 144 Hz monitors, while Ultra at 80 FPS is also viable for 60–75 Hz displays. The Medium preset at 103 FPS is the best for competitive play, but the visual difference from High is minimal.

At 4K, the choice is more constrained. The Medium preset at 70 FPS average is the only one that maintains a 60+ FPS average, though its minimum of 59 FPS means occasional dips below the refresh threshold. The High preset at 62 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 54 FPS will be visibly less smooth. For a 60 Hz 4K display, Medium is the recommended preset; for those who prioritize image quality over frame rate, High may be acceptable despite the lower average. Low at 98 FPS is an option for high-refresh 4K panels, but the visual compromise is significant. The data suggests that the RTX 3080 Ti is best utilized at 1440p with High or Ultra settings, where it delivers both high frame rates and substantial visual headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

Among the 3720 tested CPU-GPU combinations in the database for Control, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 981st. This places it in the top 26.4% of all tested combos, which is a strong result given that the dataset includes a wide range of hardware from older and lower-end components to the latest flagship parts. The rank reflects the combination's overall frame-rate performance across all measured resolutions and settings, not just a single configuration.

The CPU's percentile ranking (77th) and the GPU's percentile ranking (83rd) are both above the combo's overall rank, suggesting that the pairing is balanced but not at the absolute top tier. The GPU is the stronger component in relative terms, and the CPU is sufficient to keep it fed. The rank of 981 out of 3720 means there are 980 combinations that deliver higher frame rates in Control, which would include systems with more powerful GPUs (e.g., higher-end Ampere or newer architectures) or CPUs with higher multi-threaded performance. However, the delta between this combo and the top-ranked ones is not quantified here; the rank alone indicates that the 7500F + 3080 Ti is a solid mid-to-upper-tier performer.

The nearest CPU rivals (Intel Core i7-11850H, AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, Intel Core i7-13620H, Intel Core 5 210H) all have average scores within 0.4% of the 7500F, so swapping the CPU for any of these would not materially change the gaming experience in Control. Similarly, the GPU's nearest rivals (AMD Radeon Pro 5300, NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB, NVIDIA Tesla M40, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070) are all within 2% in synthetic benchmarks, meaning that a combo with any of those GPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates. The data indicates that this particular configuration is representative of a performance tier where the RTX 3080 Ti's 12 GB VRAM and 34.10 TFLOPS compute are the defining factors, and the Ryzen 5 7500F provides ample support without becoming a bottleneck.