Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti pairing delivers a playable but resolution-sensitive experience in Control, with the GPU clearly acting as the primary bottleneck as pixel count rises. The data shows a system that can push well past 100 FPS at 1080p on lower presets but falls below the 60 FPS threshold at 4K on higher settings, making it a classic case of a strong CPU paired with an aging but still capable graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates reveal a steep performance curve as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 133 FPS average, which drops to 101 FPS at 1440p and further to 68 FPS at 4K. This represents a 49% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K at Low settings, indicating that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU is struggling to keep up with the pixel throughput demands of higher resolutions.

The scaling pattern becomes more pronounced at higher settings. With Ultra settings, the average frame rate falls from 73 FPS at 1080p to 55 FPS at 1440p and finally to 37 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is less than half of the 1080p Ultra score, demonstrating that the GTX 1080 Ti's 11 GB of GDDR5X memory and 484.4 GB/s bandwidth are insufficient for the combined load of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity in this title.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU. The Ryzen 7 5700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 3 architecture, provides ample processing headroom even at 1080p where CPU load typically peaks. The fact that the 1080p Low result reaches 133 FPS while the 4K Low result drops to 68 FPS—a 65 FPS difference—points directly at the graphics card's fill rate and memory bandwidth as the constraining factors. The 139.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 354.4 GTexel/s texture rate simply cannot maintain high frame rates when pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K.

At 1440p, the system shows a more balanced profile. The High preset delivers 64 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS target that most users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay. The Medium preset at the same resolution reaches 72 FPS, suggesting that users can find a sweet spot between visual quality and performance at this resolution. The 4K results, however, tell a different story—even the Medium preset only manages 48 FPS average with a minimum of 41 FPS, which will result in noticeable stuttering during fast action sequences.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: The data shows 4K performance is marginal. At Medium settings, the system averages 48 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS, while High settings drop to 43 FPS and Ultra to 37 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K achieves a playable 68 FPS average.

Q: What is the best resolution for this hardware configuration?

A: 2560x1440 appears to be the sweet spot. The High preset delivers 64 FPS average, and Medium reaches 72 FPS. This resolution provides a significant visual upgrade over 1080p while maintaining frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold on mid-to-high settings.

Q: How does the GTX 1080 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in this game?

A: The GTX 1080 Ti's average benchmark score of 15548 places it within 1.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 and 0.8% below the AMD Radeon Pro W5500. It sits slightly above the AMD Radeon R9 M380 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580, both of which are within 0.2% and 1.7% respectively.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700 bottlenecking the GTX 1080 Ti?

A: No. The CPU's benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20655 and single-core score of 2916, indicate strong processing capability. The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K follow a GPU-bound pattern, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at lower resolutions.

Q: What settings should be avoided with this configuration?

A: The Ultra preset at 4K should be avoided entirely, as it produces only 37 FPS average. Even at 1440p, Ultra settings drop to 55 FPS, which may feel less smooth than High settings given the same resolution delivers 64 FPS.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Control?*

A: The combination ranks 2090 out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the 56th percentile of all systems tested for this game. This indicates a mid-pack performance level, with the aging GPU holding back the newer CPU.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti combination ranks 2090 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it just above the midpoint of all tested systems. This ranking reflects the substantial gap between the CPU's modern capabilities and the GPU's older architecture—the Ryzen 7 5700 scores in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the GTX 1080 Ti only reaches the 58th percentile among all GPUs.

The CPU's performance metrics support its high percentile ranking. The Ryzen 7 5700 achieves a 3DMark max threads score of 6617 and a multi-core Geekbench score of 9959, with a Passmark multithread score of 24303. Its nearest rivals in CPU performance include the Intel Xeon D-2752TER and AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, both within 0.1% of its average score of 25517. This places the processor firmly in the upper tier of desktop CPUs.

The GPU, by contrast, shows its age in benchmark comparisons. The GTX 1080 Ti's Passmark G3D score of 18600 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2231 reflect its Pascal architecture's limitations. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, which scores 1.7% higher on average, and the AMD Radeon R9 M380, which is 0.2% lower. This places the GPU in a mid-range position despite its once-flagship status.

The combination's overall ranking of 2090 out of 3720 suggests that while the CPU is well above average, the GPU pulls the overall system performance down. In a game like Control, which relies heavily on GPU features like DirectX 12 (12_1) support and Vulkan 1.4, the Pascal architecture's limitations become more apparent. The system's performance is adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming but falls short of the high-end 4K experience that modern GPUs can provide.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system shows strong performance across all settings. The Low preset produces an average of 133 FPS, which drops to 95 FPS on Medium with a minimum of 80 FPS and maximum of 109 FPS. High settings deliver 84 FPS average, while Ultra drops to 73 FPS. These figures indicate that even at maximum settings, 1080p gaming is smooth and responsive, with no risk of dropping below the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain respectable but show the GPU's increasing load. The Low preset holds at 101 FPS average, while Medium delivers 72 FPS with a minimum of 61 FPS and maximum of 82 FPS. High settings produce 64 FPS average, and Ultra drops to 55 FPS. This resolution offers a good balance, with High settings remaining playable and Medium providing a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the system's limitations become evident. The Low preset is the only playable option at 68 FPS average. Medium drops to 48 FPS with a minimum of 41 FPS and maximum of 56 FPS, while High produces 43 FPS and Ultra falls to 37 FPS. None of the higher settings at 4K achieve the 60 FPS target, and the minimum frame rates on Medium suggest potential stuttering during intense scenes.

The frame rate progression across resolutions shows a consistent pattern: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K results in approximately a 25-30% reduction in average frame rate at the same settings. This linear scaling is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the graphics card's processing capability, rather than CPU performance, determines the final output.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's specifications directly influence its performance in Control. The GPU features 11 GB of GDDR5X memory on a 352-bit bus, providing 484.4 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is sufficient for the game's textures and effects at 1080p and 1440p, but the data suggests it becomes strained at 4K where higher resolution textures and larger frame buffers demand more bandwidth.

The GPU's clock speeds—1481 MHz base and 1582 MHz boost—represent the Pascal architecture's capabilities. The 3584 shading units and 224 texture mapping units deliver a texture rate of 354.4 GTexel/s, which helps maintain smooth performance at lower resolutions. However, the 88 ROPs and 139.2 GPixel/s pixel rate limit the GPU's ability to fill the massive number of pixels required at 4K resolution.

The GTX 1080 Ti's DirectX 12 (12_1) support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility are relevant for Control, which leverages modern graphics APIs. The GPU's Passmark DirectX 12 score of 66 and Vulkan score of 40511 in Geekbench indicate that it can handle the API-level features, but its overall compute performance—11.34 TFLOPS FP32—is modest by today's standards. The GPU's 16 nm process node and 250 W TDP also contribute to its thermal and power characteristics, though these factors are secondary to its raw performance metrics.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 58 among all GPUs places it below the current mid-range tier. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro W5500, which outperforms it by 0.8%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, which outperforms it by 1.7%. This positioning explains why the system struggles at 4K—the GTX 1080 Ti is simply not designed for the pixel throughput demands of modern games at ultra-high resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 73 FPS average provides the best visual experience while maintaining smooth gameplay. The Medium preset offers 95 FPS with a minimum of 80 FPS, which gives additional headroom for users who prioritize frame rate stability over maximum graphical fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 64 FPS average is the recommended choice. This configuration balances visual quality with performance, staying just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Medium preset at 72 FPS provides a safer margin for users who want to avoid any frame rate dips, while the Ultra preset at 55 FPS may be acceptable for users who prefer maximum visual settings and can tolerate slightly lower frame rates.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset at 68 FPS is the only fully playable option. Users who insist on higher visual quality at 4K will need to accept significant performance trade-offs, as Medium drops to 48 FPS and High to 43 FPS. The 4K Medium preset's minimum of 41 FPS suggests that even this moderately demanding setting will produce noticeable stuttering during action sequences, making Low the only reliable choice for 4K gaming.

The data indicates that the best overall experience is achieved at 1440p with High settings, which delivers 64 FPS average with a good balance of visual quality and performance. Users with 1080p displays can confidently enable Ultra settings, while 4K users should stick to Low settings to maintain playable frame rates. This configuration effectively maximizes the hardware's capabilities without pushing the GPU beyond its comfortable operating range.