Control

Control, the 2019 action-adventure title, responds dramatically to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER pairing, with measured frame rates shifting from a highly playable 137.3 FPS at 1080p Ultra to a more demanding 69.4 FPS at 4K Ultra. The data reveals a system that is heavily influenced by both resolution scaling and graphics preset selection, where the GPU's raw power is consistently tested by the game's physics-heavy environments. This analysis examines the measured FPS rows to determine where the bottleneck lies and what the optimal settings are for this specific hardware combination.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern as resolution increases, but the rate of decline is steeper than a purely GPU-bound scenario would suggest. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average frame rate drops from 155.4 FPS to 115.4 FPS, a reduction of 40 FPS or roughly 26%. The jump from 1440p to 4K (3840x2160) at the same High preset is more punishing, with the average falling to 80 FPS, a 31% decrease from the 1440p result. This non-linear scaling indicates that while the RTX 4080 SUPER is the primary driver, the CPU's performance at lower resolutions begins to cap the maximum achievable frames.

At the Low preset, the scaling behavior is even more revealing. The 1080p Low setting produces an average of 242.9 FPS, which is an exceptionally high number that likely approaches the engine's or the CPU's limits. When resolution increases to 1440p Low, the frame rate drops to 183.9 FPS, and at 4K Low, it holds at 126.5 FPS. The fact that 4K Low still outputs 126.5 FPS while 1080p Ultra only manages 137.3 FPS suggests that the graphics settings have a more significant impact on frame rate than resolution alone, pointing to the GPU's shading and memory bandwidth as the limiting factors at higher quality levels.

The data implies that this combination is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming, as the 115.4 FPS average at High settings is substantial, while 4K gaming remains viable but requires a compromise between visual fidelity and frame rate stability. The steep drop from 80 FPS at 4K High to 69.4 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates that the Ultra preset's additional effects are particularly heavy, and the GPU is working at its limits.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER, with its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 736.3 GB/s of bandwidth, is the clear performance anchor in this system. The GPU's 10240 shading units and boost clock of 2550 MHz provide the computational muscle, and the benchmark results show it operating in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. In Control, the GPU's memory configuration is crucial; the game's destructible environments and particle effects demand significant memory bandwidth, and the data reflects this with the 4K Ultra setting pulling 69.4 FPS, a figure that is still playable but shows the strain.

The GPU's architecture, Ada Lovelace on a 5 nm process with 45,900 million transistors, allows for efficient processing of the game's DirectX 12 workloads. The measured results at 1080p Low (242.9 FPS) versus 1080p Ultra (137.3 FPS) show a 77% performance penalty for the highest quality settings, which is a substantial cost that is likely due to the ray tracing and advanced lighting effects in the Ultra preset. The GPU's FP32 performance of 52.22 TFLOPS is put to the test here, as Control's physics simulations rely heavily on compute shaders.

Comparing to its nearest rivals in the database, the RTX 4080 SUPER holds a 0.2% average score lead over the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT and a 2.9% lead over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. This slim margin at the top of the chart suggests that in Control, the GPU's raw compute is more important than its specific feature set, and the 16 GB VRAM capacity is unlikely to be a limiting factor at any of the measured settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo in Control?

A: The highest measured average is 242.9 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra performance compare to 1080p Ultra?

A: At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 69.4 FPS, which is roughly half of the 137.3 FPS seen at 1080p Ultra, indicating a significant resolution penalty.

Q: Is this system more limited by the CPU or GPU at 1080p with Low settings?

A: The 242.9 FPS result at 1080p Low suggests a CPU or engine limitation, as the GPU is likely capable of more, while the Ryzen 5 7600X's 6 cores and 12 threads become the potential bottleneck.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset averages 115.4 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 101.4 FPS, a drop of 14 FPS or approximately 12% for the higher quality settings.

Q: Does the 16 GB of VRAM on the RTX 4080 SUPER appear to be sufficient for Control?

A: The data shows no signs of a VRAM capacity bottleneck; the 4K Ultra setting still maintains a playable 69.4 FPS, suggesting the memory bus and bandwidth are handling the game's requirements effectively.

Q: How does this combo rank overall among tested systems for Control?

A: The combo ranks 109th out of 1636 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the top 7% of all configurations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of the system's performance across 12 distinct configurations. At 3840x2160, the Low preset delivers an average of 126.5 FPS, which is the highest 4K result. The Medium preset at 4K drops to 89.3 FPS, High to 80 FPS, and Ultra to 69.4 FPS. This progression shows a 45% reduction in performance from Low to Ultra at 4K, with each settings tier costing roughly 20-30 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the results are more comfortable for high-refresh-rate displays. The Low preset averages 183.9 FPS, Medium averages 133.7 FPS, High averages 115.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 101.4 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 82.5 FPS, which is a larger absolute difference than at 4K, but the relative scaling is similar. The 1440p Medium result of 133.7 FPS is notable as it exceeds the 4K Low result of 126.5 FPS, highlighting the resolution's influence.

At 1920x1080, the system shows its highest peak performance. The Low preset reaches 242.9 FPS, Medium averages 172.6 FPS, High averages 155.4 FPS, and Ultra averages 137.3 FPS. The 1080p Low result is likely capped by the CPU, as the Ryzen 5 7600X's single-thread performance (3dmark_single_thread score of 1060) and multi-thread capabilities (cinebench_r23_multicore score of 24128) are substantial but finite. The gap between 1080p Medium (172.6 FPS) and 1440p Medium (133.7 FPS) is a 29% reduction, which is less than the 43% reduction seen when comparing 1080p Low to 1440p Low, suggesting that the GPU becomes more of a factor at higher settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal experience depends on the target display and refresh rate. For 1080p displays with a 144Hz refresh rate, the High preset at 155.4 FPS is the best choice, as it exceeds the refresh rate while providing better visual quality than Medium (172.6 FPS) without the performance cost of Ultra (137.3 FPS). The Ultra preset at 1080p is also viable, but the 12% performance penalty over High may not justify the marginal visual improvements in fast-paced action.

For 1440p displays, the High preset at 115.4 FPS is the recommended sweet spot, as it provides a smooth experience on 100-120Hz monitors. The Medium preset at 133.7 FPS is a strong alternative for those prioritizing frame rate over fidelity, while the Ultra preset at 101.4 FPS is acceptable for 100Hz displays but shows diminishing returns. The 4K resolution is best served by the High preset at 80 FPS, which balances visual quality with playability; the Medium preset at 89.3 FPS is a viable alternative, but the Ultra preset at 69.4 FPS may feel less fluid in demanding combat scenarios.

The data suggests that the Low preset is not recommended for any resolution above 1080p, as the visual compromises are severe and the frame rate gains are not proportional to the quality loss. The High preset appears to be the most balanced configuration across all resolutions, offering the best ratio of visual fidelity to performance.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, with its 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture, plays a supporting but critical role in this system. The CPU's boost clock of 5.30 GHz and base clock of 4.70 GHz provide strong single-thread performance, as evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1060 and cinebench_r23_singlecore score of 3406. In Control, which is known for its physics simulations and destructible environments, the CPU's ability to handle game logic and AI is crucial, and the data shows that it does not become a limiting factor until the GPU is underutilized.

At 1080p Low, the 242.9 FPS result is likely constrained by the CPU, as the GPU's load is reduced and the frame rate approaches the engine's or the CPU's maximum. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth (dual-channel DDR5) are sufficient for the game's data streaming requirements. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 6879 and 3dmark_max_threads score of 6845 indicate that the 12 threads are efficiently utilized, though Control may not scale perfectly beyond 6 cores.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7600X shows a 0.2% performance advantage over the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850U (0% delta). This places the CPU in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, confirming that it is a high-end processor that pairs well with the RTX 4080 SUPER without creating a significant bottleneck in most scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 109th out of 1636 tested combos in Control, positioning it in the top 6.7% of all configurations. This is a strong result that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The rank is influenced by the fact that many higher-ranked combos likely feature more powerful CPUs (such as those with more cores or higher boost clocks) or more recent GPUs, but the data shows that this pairing is exceptionally well-balanced for this game.

The GPU's 88th percentile ranking and the CPU's 83rd percentile ranking suggest that the system is near the top of its class, but the 109th overall rank indicates that there are a few dozen combos that outperform it, likely due to either a stronger CPU (e.g., a 16-core processor) or a more powerful GPU configuration. The delta between this combo and the top-ranked systems is not shown in the data, but the rank implies that it is competitive with flagship setups while offering a more reasonable balance of components. The measured FPS results confirm that this combo is more than capable of delivering a high-quality Control experience at any resolution, with the 4K Ultra result of 69.4 FPS being the only configuration that dips below the 70 FPS threshold, which is still playable on a standard 60Hz display.