Control

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti lands at rank 954 out of 1636 tested combos in Control. That places this pairing in the lower-middle portion of the database, which is a striking result given the individual components' pedigree. The CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU rests in the 61st percentile among all graphics cards. The data suggests a significant imbalance: a modern, high-percentile CPU is being held back by a GPU that, while once flagship-class, now ranks merely average.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600 posts an average benchmark score of 26617, which is essentially identical to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D (26574, +0.2% delta), the Intel Core i9-12900HK (26672, -0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 8024P (26555, +0.2%). The Intel Core i9-11900K trails at 26546 (+0.3%). This means the 7600 is trading blows with much more expensive or power-hungry parts—its 6-core, 12-thread Zen 4 architecture with a 5.10 GHz boost clock is clearly not the limiting factor in this game.

On the GPU side, the GTX 1080 Ti's average benchmark score of 19402 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 (19405, 0% delta), which is remarkable considering the generational gap. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X (19426, -0.1%) and NVIDIA Tesla K40m (19519, -0.6%) are also close, while the NVIDIA TITAN Xp (19184, +1.1%) is slightly behind. The 1080 Ti's Pascal architecture, with its 11 GB of GDDR5X memory and 484.4 GB/s bandwidth, still holds its own in synthetic benchmarks, but its 61st percentile ranking reveals that many modern GPUs have surpassed it.

The combo's rank of 954 suggests that in Control specifically, the pairing underperforms relative to what the individual component percentiles might predict. This is a classic bottleneck scenario where the GPU's age shows in a demanding title. The game's genre—Action Adventure—often relies on heavy visual effects and physics, and the data indicates the 1080 Ti struggles to keep pace with the 7600's capabilities. The measured FPS numbers confirm this: at 1080p Ultra, the combo manages only 71 FPS, while the CPU could likely push much higher frame rates with a stronger GPU.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations in Control?

A: The combo ranks 954th out of 1636 tested combos, placing it in the lower-middle tier. This is below what the individual component percentiles (CPU at 83rd, GPU at 61st) might suggest, indicating a GPU-limited scenario.

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 134.1 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At the same resolution with Ultra settings, it drops to 71 FPS, showing a wide performance range depending on quality presets.

Q: How does the GTX 1080 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti scores 19402 on average, which is essentially tied with the GTX 780 (19405, 0% delta) and the Radeon Pro 560X (19426, -0.1%). It is slightly ahead of the TITAN Xp (19184, +1.1%) and slightly behind the Tesla K40m (19519, -0.6%).

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor in this combo?

A: The data strongly indicates the GPU is the bottleneck. The Ryzen 5 7600's nearest rival, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, scores nearly identically (26574 vs 26617), yet the combo ranks low in-game. The GPU's 61st percentile versus the CPU's 83rd percentile confirms the disparity.

Q: What memory specifications does the GPU use, and how do they affect performance?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti uses 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus, providing 484.4 GB/s bandwidth. These specs are competitive even today, but the memory clock runs at 1376 MHz (11 Gbps effective), which may limit performance in memory-intensive scenes.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics play any role in this game's results?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600 includes Radeon Graphics, but the measured FPS data comes from the discrete GTX 1080 Ti. The integrated graphics are irrelevant for gaming performance when a dedicated GPU is present.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, but the rate of decline is telling. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 87 to 66.2—a 23.9% reduction. Going from 1440p to 3840x2160 at High, the FPS falls from 66.2 to 42.3—a 36.1% reduction. This accelerating decline is a hallmark of GPU-bound performance.

At Low settings, the scaling is even more dramatic. From 1080p (134.1 FPS) to 1440p (103.4 FPS), the drop is 22.9%. From 1440p to 4K (70.9 FPS), the drop is 31.4%. The fact that even at Low settings, 4K cannot reach 72 FPS average indicates that the GTX 1080 Ti's raw pixel-pushing power is simply insufficient for 4K in this title.

The resolution scaling pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting component across all settings. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect to see less FPS variance between resolutions, particularly at lower settings where the GPU workload decreases. Instead, the FPS scales consistently with pixel count, confirming that the 1080 Ti's 11.34 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 139.2 GPixel/s pixel rate are being fully utilized at every resolution.

Interestingly, the gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, Low produces 134.1 FPS versus Ultra's 71 FPS—a 1.89x difference. At 4K, Low produces 70.9 FPS versus Ultra's 35.4 FPS—exactly 2.0x difference. This consistent ratio suggests that the game's settings scaling is uniform across resolutions, and the GPU's architecture handles the increased load proportionally.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. Low settings produce an average of 134.1 FPS, which is smooth for any display. Medium settings drop to 97.4 FPS, still highly playable. High settings yield 87 FPS, and Ultra brings the average down to 71 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 63.1 FPS, showing that the GTX 1080 Ti has headroom at this resolution, but Ultra settings begin to tax the GPU significantly.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. Low settings average 103.4 FPS, which remains excellent. Medium settings produce 70.4 FPS, and High settings reach 66.2 FPS. Ultra settings dip to 54.4 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 49 FPS, indicating that the GPU is starting to become the primary constraint as pixel count increases.

At 3840x2160, the combo struggles to maintain playable frame rates at higher settings. Low settings average 70.9 FPS, which is borderline acceptable. Medium settings drop to 47 FPS, High settings to 42.3 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 35.4 FPS. None of these 4K results would be considered smooth for fast-paced action, and the 35.5 FPS difference between Low and Ultra shows the GPU is overwhelmed.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the combo is best suited for 1080p gaming, capable at 1440p with settings adjustments, and inadequate for 4K beyond Low settings. The 1080 Ti's 11 GB VRAM is sufficient at all resolutions, but its compute throughput—11.34 TFLOPS FP32—limits performance at higher pixel counts. The Ryzen 5 7600, with its 6 cores and 12 threads boosting to 5.10 GHz, never appears to be the constraint, as the FPS scales almost entirely with GPU workload.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, built on the 16 nm Pascal architecture with the GP102 chip, is the clear performance limiter in this combo. Its 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus provides 484.4 GB/s of bandwidth, which is substantial even by modern standards. The memory clock runs at 1376 MHz (11 Gbps effective), and the GPU's base clock is 1481 MHz with a boost of 1582 MHz.

The GPU's 3584 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 88 raster output pipelines give it a theoretical pixel rate of 139.2 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 354.4 GTexel/s. These specifications translate to 11.34 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which was impressive at the card's 2017 release but is now surpassed by many mid-range options. The 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs confirms that this card sits in the middle of the pack today.

In Control specifically, the GPU's age shows. The game likely relies on modern rendering techniques that stress the Pascal architecture. The 1080 Ti's performance at 4K Ultra (35.4 FPS) versus 1080p Low (134.1 FPS) demonstrates that while the card can handle lower resolutions with ease, it lacks the raw compute power for high-resolution, high-settings gaming. The 484.4 GB/s bandwidth is not the issue—the shading throughput is.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks score nearly identically, with the GTX 780 matching at 19405 (0% delta) and the TITAN Xp slightly behind at 19184 (+1.1%). This clustering suggests that the 1080 Ti's performance in Control is representative of its class, and the combo's low rank is not an anomaly but rather a reflection of the GPU's genuine capability ceiling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600, based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture on a 5 nm process, is unequivocally not the bottleneck in this combo. With 6 cores and 12 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, it offers strong single-threaded and multi-threaded performance. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for gaming.

The CPU's synthetic benchmark scores reinforce its capability. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22992 multi-core and 3246 single-core. In PassMark, it achieves 27058 multi-thread and 3910 single-thread. These numbers place it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, and its nearest rivals—the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, Core i9-12900HK, EPYC 8024P, and Core i9-11900K—all score within 0.3% of it. This indicates that the 7600 is a top-tier gaming CPU.

In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. Given that the FPS scales almost linearly with resolution—a classic GPU-bound signature—the 7600 is clearly delivering frames faster than the GTX 1080 Ti can render them. The CPU's 65W TDP and efficient Zen 4 architecture mean it can sustain high clocks without thermal throttling, but the measured results show it is never the limiting factor.

The combination of a 2023 CPU with a 2017 GPU creates an inherent mismatch. The 7600's 5.10 GHz boost clock and 6 high-performance cores are more than sufficient for Control's demands, but the Pascal GPU's 11.34 TFLOPS simply cannot translate that CPU potential into high frame rates at demanding settings. This is a textbook example of GPU-bound performance in a modern game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the combo can handle Ultra settings at 71 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. Medium settings push this to 97.4 FPS, and Low reaches 134.1 FPS. For 1080p, Ultra is the best choice if visual fidelity is the priority, as it remains playable.

At 2560x1440, the recommendation shifts. Ultra settings drop to 54.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. High settings at 66.2 FPS are the sweet spot, offering a balance between visuals and smoothness. Medium settings at 70.4 FPS provide a small performance boost with minimal visual loss. Low settings at 103.4 FPS are available for competitive play, but the visual compromise may not be worth the extra frames at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more constrained. Low settings average 70.9 FPS, which is the only preset that consistently exceeds 60 FPS. Medium settings drop to 47 FPS, and High settings to 42.3 FPS. Ultra settings bottom out at 35.4 FPS, which is not recommended for action gameplay. For 4K, Low settings are the only viable option, and even then, the experience may feel less immersive due to reduced visual quality.

The data suggests that the best overall experience is 1080p Ultra, which delivers 71 FPS with full visual fidelity. If a higher resolution is desired, 1440p High at 66.2 FPS provides a near-60 FPS experience with good visuals. The combo's performance at 4K is limited, and users should only attempt it if they prioritize resolution over frame rate and are willing to accept Low settings. The GTX 1080 Ti's 11 GB VRAM is sufficient at all resolutions, so the constraint is purely computational.