Control

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 377th out of 1,636 tested combinations for Control. This places the combo in the top 23 percent of all tested systems, indicating a strong configuration capable of handling the game's demands. The GPU is the dominant component here, sitting at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, while the CPU ranks at the 84th percentile among all CPUs. This near-parity in percentile ranking suggests a balanced pairing, though the nature of Control's rendering workload will determine which component becomes the bottleneck at various settings.

The combo's position becomes clearer when examining the individual component benchmarks. The RTX 3080 Ti produces an average benchmark score of 41,224, which is remarkably close to its nearest rival, the RTX 3090, scoring 41,441 with a delta of negative 0.5 percent. The CPU, meanwhile, scores 27,220 on average, sitting just 0.7 percent behind the Intel Core i9-9900K's 27,043 score. These tight margins indicate that both components are performing at the expected level for their respective classes, with no significant outlier behavior that would skew the in-game results.

The rank of 377 out of 1,636 combos reflects the cumulative effect of both components working together. While neither part is at the absolute top of its class, the combination delivers a consistently high frame rate across all tested configurations, as detailed in the measured FPS breakdown. The data shows that this is a system built for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p, with sufficient headroom to push 4K at playable frame rates.

FAQ

Q: What is the combo's overall rank for Control?

A: This configuration ranks 377th out of 1,636 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23 percent of all systems benchmarked for this game.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 3080 Ti scores 41,224 on average, which is 0.5 percent behind the RTX 3090's 41,441. It also trails the Radeon Pro 5300 by 0.9 percent and the RTX 5070 by 1.1 percent.

Q: What is the best performance the combo achieves at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo reaches an average of 196 FPS. With Ultra settings, it still maintains a strong 108.5 FPS average.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Control?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160 with High settings, the combo averages 63.7 FPS. Even at Ultra settings, it maintains a playable 55.7 FPS average.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 125.2 at 1920x1080 to 91 at 2560x1440, and finally to 63.7 at 3840x2160. This represents a cumulative reduction of approximately 49 percent from 1080p to 4K.

Q: What is the CPU's multi-threaded performance relative to its rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700 scores 20,655 in Cinebench R23 multicore. It is 0.7 percent behind the Intel Core i9-9900K, 0.8 percent behind both the Core i7-12700H and Core i7-1370P, and 1.2 percent behind the Ryzen AI 5 340 in average benchmark scores.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern of scaling across the three tested resolutions. At Low settings, the combo delivers 196 FPS at 1920x1080, dropping to 144.4 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 99.5 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 26 percent reduction from 1080p to 1440p, followed by a 31 percent reduction from 1440p to 4K. The total drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is approximately 49 percent.

Moving to High settings, the scaling becomes more pronounced. The system produces 125.2 FPS at 1080p, 91 FPS at 1440p, and 63.7 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are 27 percent from 1080p to 1440p, and 30 percent from 1440p to 4K. This consistent pattern suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases, since the frame rate drops proportionally with the increased pixel count.

At Ultra settings, the scaling shows a similar trend with 108.5 FPS at 1080p, 82.9 FPS at 1440p, and 55.7 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is 33 percent, slightly larger than at lower settings. This indicates that the most demanding preset places additional strain on the GPU, making the resolution scaling more pronounced. The data does not show any anomalous behavior where the CPU would become a bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the frame rates continue to scale smoothly with pixel count.

The limiting component is clearly the GPU across all settings. The Ryzen 7 5700's 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample processing power, as evidenced by the fact that even at 1080p Low settings, where CPU load is typically highest relative to GPU load, the system still achieves nearly 200 FPS. This suggests the CPU is not holding back performance at any resolution or settings combination.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear picture of the trade-offs between visual quality and performance. For players targeting 60 FPS as a baseline, the combo achieves this at 4K with High settings, averaging 63.7 FPS. This is the optimal configuration for 4K displays, as it delivers smooth gameplay while maintaining high visual fidelity. Pushing to Ultra at 4K drops the average to 55.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and introduces potential stuttering on standard 60Hz displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 91 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS target and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors up to 90Hz. The Ultra preset at 82.9 FPS is also viable for 1440p, providing the best visual experience while still maintaining a comfortable frame rate. For competitive play, the Low preset at 144.4 FPS offers the highest performance, though it sacrifices visual quality.

The 1080p resolution offers the most flexibility. The Ultra preset at 108.5 FPS is the recommended choice for the best balance of visual quality and performance, as it exceeds the 100 FPS mark while providing the full visual experience. The High preset at 125.2 FPS is suitable for 120Hz displays, while the Low preset at 196 FPS is reserved for players prioritizing maximum frame rates above all else.

The data indicates that the Medium preset provides diminishing returns when compared to High. At every resolution, the difference between Medium and High is relatively small—approximately 10 percent at 1080p, 11 percent at 1440p, and 10 percent at 4K. This suggests that players should either use High for the visual upgrade or jump straight to Low for maximum performance, as Medium does not offer a compelling middle ground.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo demonstrates its peak performance capabilities. The Low preset delivers an average of 196 FPS, representing the highest frame rate achieved in any configuration. The Medium preset produces 136.8 FPS, while High reaches 125.2 FPS. The Ultra preset, which is the most demanding, still maintains an average of 108.5 FPS. This places the system in a position where even the most demanding settings at 1080p are comfortably above the 100 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down proportionally. The Low preset averages 144.4 FPS, which is still exceptionally high and suitable for 144Hz monitors. The Medium preset drops to 102.6 FPS, while High produces 91 FPS. The Ultra preset maintains 82.9 FPS, which remains playable on high-refresh-rate displays. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 26 to 31 percent reduction in frame rates, depending on the preset.

At 3840x2160, the combo shows its limits. The Low preset averages 99.5 FPS, which is still above 60 FPS and provides a smooth experience. The Medium preset drops to 70.4 FPS, while High produces 63.7 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 55.7 FPS, which is the only configuration that dips below the 60 FPS threshold. This makes 4K Ultra the only setting combination where the system struggles to maintain a consistently smooth frame rate.

The progression across resolutions and settings shows a consistent pattern. The difference between Low and Ultra presets is approximately 45 percent at every resolution, indicating that the GPU's workload scales similarly regardless of the starting point. This consistency suggests that the combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 3080 Ti is well-matched, with no unexpected performance cliffs or bottlenecks appearing at any tested configuration.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 features 8 cores and 16 threads, based on the Zen 3 architecture using the Cezanne codename. It operates with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, providing strong single-threaded performance for gaming workloads. The CPU includes 16 MB of L3 cache, with 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and supports DDR4 memory in a dual-channel configuration with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates solid performance. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20,655 and single-core score of 2,916 reflect its capability in both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. The 3DMark scores show a progression from 901 in single-thread to 6,628 in 16-thread tests, with the max-thread score of 6,617 nearly matching the 16-thread result, indicating that the CPU scales well with thread count up to its physical core limit.

The CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all within 1.2 percent, showing that it performs on par with a range of competing processors. The Intel Core i9-9900K is the closest at 0.7 percent ahead, while the Core i7-12700H and Core i7-1370P are 0.8 percent ahead, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 is 1.2 percent ahead. This tight grouping suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is a well-rounded processor that does not fall significantly behind any direct competitor.

For Control specifically, the game's action-adventure genre typically benefits from strong single-threaded performance, which the Ryzen 7 5700 provides with its high boost clock and Zen 3 architecture. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration ensures that any background tasks or game engine threads do not starve the main rendering thread. The measured FPS data shows no signs of CPU limitation, as even at 1080p Low settings with 196 FPS, the system maintains consistent performance without any apparent bottleneck. The CPU's 65W TDP and 7nm process node from TSMC allow for efficient operation, though the 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die indicate a dense design that delivers high performance per watt.