Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT combination delivers a measured performance profile in Control that is strong at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K requiring a settings trade-off. The combo ranks 547th out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the upper third of the database. The CPU has a launch MSRP of $170 and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 649 USD. The data below breaks down how this pairing behaves across resolutions and presets.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear downward trend as resolution increases. At High settings, the average frame rate moves from 115.6 FPS at 1920x1080, to 86.3 FPS at 2560x1440, and to 58.1 FPS at 3840x2160. The same pattern holds for Low, Medium, and Ultra presets. For example, at Low, the 1080p average is 177.5 FPS, dropping to 134.2 at 1440p and 89 at 4K. At Ultra, the numbers are 101, 77.1, and 49.1 respectively. This scaling indicates that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, as the CPU's performance headroom is sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p Low, where the average reaches 177.5 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all presets, with the 4K Ultra average falling below 50 FPS. The consistent reduction in FPS as resolution climbs suggests that the RX 6800 XT's rendering throughput, rather than the CPU's processing capability, dictates the upper bounds of performance at 1440p and 4K.

GPU Role

At the heart of this combo is the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, a RDNA 2.0 part with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 1825 MHz, with a game clock of 2015 MHz and a boost clock of 2250 MHz. The memory runs at 2000 MHz, or 16 Gbps effective. These specifications support the high frame rates seen at 1080p and 1440p, and the 16 GB frame buffer is ample for 4K textures. In synthetic benchmarks, the GPU scores 49982 on average, placing it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs. Compared to its nearest rivals, it is 0.5% ahead of the Intel Arc A550M, 1.7% behind the NVIDIA RTX A1000, 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA CMP 50HX, and 2.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. These deltas are based on average benchmark scores, not game-specific results, but they indicate the RX 6800 XT's overall standing. The GPU's 300 W TDP and dual-slot design are consistent with its high-end positioning, and its 128 ROPs and 288 TMUs contribute to the pixel and texture throughput needed for Control's visual effects.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It has a 65 W TDP and supports DDR5 memory. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20851 in multi-core and 2943 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 25064, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. Among its nearest rivals, it is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (0% delta), 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340, 0.2% behind the AMD EPYC 9474F, and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F. For Control, the CPU's strong single-thread performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at 1080p, as evidenced by the 177.5 FPS average at Low settings. At higher resolutions, the GPU takes over as the limiting factor, and the CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads provide ample headroom for the game's physics and AI workloads without constraining frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 58.1 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 89 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 67.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 49.1 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 86.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 134.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 98.3 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 77.1 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 115.6 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 177.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 129.5 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 101 |

At 1080p, every preset exceeds 101 FPS, with Low reaching 177.5 FPS. At 1440p, all presets stay above 77.1 FPS, with High at 86.3 and Ultra at 77.1. At 4K, only Low and Medium achieve averages above 67.9 FPS, with High at 58.1 and Ultra at 49.1. This breakdown shows that the combo is well-suited for high-refresh 1080p and 1440p gaming, while 4K requires a reduction in settings to maintain smooth frame rates. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is notable: at 1080p, the difference is 76.5 FPS (177.5 vs 101); at 1440p, it is 57.1 FPS (134.2 vs 77.1); and at 4K, it is 39.9 FPS (89 vs 49.1). These numbers illustrate the performance cost of the Ultra preset's additional visual features.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra?

A: The average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 101.

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K High?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with High settings is 58.1.

Q: How does this combo rank among tested combinations?

A: It ranks 547th out of 1636 tested combos in Control.

Q: What is the GPU's memory size?

A: The GPU has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What is the CPU's boost clock?

A: The CPU's boost clock is 4.70 GHz.

Q: Which preset at 1440p gives the highest average FPS?

A: Low settings at 2560x1440 produce the highest average FPS at 134.2.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured data, the optimal preset depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, Ultra delivers 101 FPS, which is smooth for most displays, so there is no need to drop below Ultra. At 2560x1440, High provides 86.3 FPS, while Ultra drops to 77.1; both are playable, but High offers a higher margin for demanding scenes. For 3840x2160, Medium achieves 67.9 FPS, which is higher than the High preset's 58.1 FPS, making it the better choice for smooth gameplay. Low settings are not necessary at any resolution, as even 4K Low reaches 89 FPS, but the visual quality trade-off is significant. The data suggests that the Ultra preset is best reserved for 1080p, while High is the sweet spot at 1440p, and Medium is the recommended choice for 4K to maintain a consistent frame rate above the High preset's 58.1 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 8400F and RX 6800 XT holds the 547th position out of 1636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the upper third of the database. The CPU's 82nd percentile and the GPU's 87th percentile individually suggest a balanced pairing, with the GPU slightly stronger relative to its peers. The measured FPS data confirms that the combo is capable of high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, and can handle 4K with a settings adjustment. This ranking reflects the overall performance across all tested resolutions and presets, and the combination's strong synthetic benchmark scores—25064 for the CPU and 49982 for the GPU—support its position. While the GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic tests include the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, which trails by 2.6%, the in-game results for Control show that the RX 6800 XT's 16 GB frame buffer and high bandwidth are well-matched to the CPU's Zen 4 architecture, resulting in a cohesive and capable gaming platform.