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The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 pairing delivers a remarkably consistent performance profile in Control, placing 81st out of 1636 tested combos. This places it in the top 5% of all configurations, with the data showing that the RTX 5080’s massive throughput is the primary driver of the experience, while the 8400F provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking at most settings, though the gap narrows at lower resolutions and settings.

FAQ

*Q: What is the overall ranking of this CPU-GPU combo in Control?*

A: The combo ranks 81st out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the 95th percentile of all tested systems.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, scores 25057, a 0% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 340 scores 25099, which is 0.1% higher.

Q: What is the performance difference between the RTX 5080 and its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5080’s average benchmark score is 59188. The Intel Arc A570M scores 58239, which is 1.6% slower. The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326, which is 1.9% faster.

Q: What is the maximum average FPS recorded for this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded at 1920x1080 is 247.2, achieved with Low settings.

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Ryzen 5 8400F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F has 6 cores and 12 threads, based on the Zen 4 architecture.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the RTX 5080?

A: The RTX 5080 features a 256-bit memory bus with GDDR7 memory, delivering a bandwidth of 960.0 GB/s.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 81 out of 1636 tested configurations places it in the top 5% of all systems tested for Control. This high percentile reflects a pairing where the GPU’s raw power dominates the frame rate. Benchmark results indicate that the RTX 5080, which sits in the 89th percentile of all GPUs, is the clear performance leader in this duo. The Ryzen 5 8400F, while in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, has a more modest standing, suggesting that in many scenarios, the graphics card is the limiting factor, especially at higher resolutions. The delta between the GPU’s high percentile and the CPU’s slightly lower one shows a system balanced for high-resolution gaming where the graphics workload is substantial.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the undisputed performance anchor of this configuration. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with a 5 nm process, it carries 10752 shading units and 112 ROPs. Its memory subsystem is a key strength: 16 GB of GDDR7 on a 256-bit bus provides 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is critical for feeding the high-resolution textures and effects in Control. The GPU’s boost clock of 2617 MHz and base clock of 2295 MHz allow it to sustain high throughput. In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5080 scores 8637 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, and its PassMark G3D score of 36565 places it ahead of rivals like the Intel Arc A580 by 2.5%. The data shows that the GPU’s performance scales predictably with settings, with the largest FPS drops occurring when moving from High to Ultra presets.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 3840x2160, the combo starts at 133.3 FPS on Low, drops to 93.9 FPS on Medium, 87.1 FPS on High, and bottoms out at 71.1 FPS on Ultra. The transition from Medium to High at 4K costs 6.8 FPS, while the jump to Ultra costs another 16.0 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset is particularly demanding. Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales up significantly: Low settings produce 197.6 FPS, Medium yields 138.6 FPS, High averages 125.5 FPS, and Ultra still manages 108.5 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 1440p is 59.0 FPS, showing a steep cost for the first quality increase. At 1920x1080, the CPU begins to show its limits at lower settings: Low produces 247.2 FPS, Medium 187.3 FPS, High 164.6 FPS, and Ultra 141.8 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 1080p is 59.9 FPS, similar to the gap at 1440p, but the absolute frame rates are high enough that the CPU’s single-thread performance becomes more relevant.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with 6 cores and 12 threads, is a capable partner for the RTX 5080, though its role varies by workload. Its Zen 4 architecture clocks up to 4.70 GHz boost, and benchmark results show a single-thread score of 951 in 3DMark and 2943 in Cinebench R23. The CPU’s multi-threaded performance is solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20851, placing it on par with the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (0% delta) and slightly ahead of the Ryzen 5 7500F (0.3% delta). In Control, the CPU’s influence is most apparent at 1080p with Low settings, where the frame rate reaches 247.2 FPS. This high number suggests the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, but the data also shows that at 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 71.1 FPS, a bottleneck that is almost entirely GPU-bound. The 8400F’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s) provide adequate bandwidth to avoid stuttering, but the GPU’s 960.0 GB/s bandwidth is the dominant factor in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS breakdown, the optimal settings depend on the target refresh rate. For 4K displays, the High preset at 87.1 FPS offers the best balance for smooth gameplay, as the Ultra preset drops to 71.1 FPS, which may be below the 60 FPS threshold for some high-refresh monitors but is still playable. The Medium preset at 93.9 FPS is a viable alternative for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity. At 1440p, the High preset at 125.5 FPS is the sweet spot, providing a significant improvement over Medium’s 138.6 FPS in visual quality while still maintaining a high frame rate. The Ultra preset at 108.5 FPS is also viable for 1440p owners. For 1080p displays, the High preset at 164.6 FPS is recommended, as it delivers excellent visual quality while staying well above 144 FPS, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 187.3 FPS is better for competitive play, while Ultra at 141.8 FPS is still above 120 FPS. The Low preset is generally unnecessary, as even Ultra at 1080p exceeds 140 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.