Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 delivers a highly capable Control experience, with the data showing that 1440p High settings are the sweet spot for this combination. At 2560x1440 High, the combo achieves 87.3 FPS, placing it comfortably in smooth, playable territory, while 1080p High reaches 116.7 FPS. The only setting that pushes the system below the 60 FPS threshold at 4K is Ultra, which lands at 53.3 FPS, but High at 3840x2160 manages 61.6 FPS, proving the RTX 3080’s raw power is sufficient for 4K gaming with moderate settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU and GPU combo in Control?

A: The data shows 2560x1440 is the optimal resolution. At High settings, the combo delivers 87.3 FPS, which provides a high refresh rate experience without the significant performance hit seen at 4K. While 1080p offers higher frame rates, the visual fidelity upgrade at 1440p is substantial, and the frame rate remains well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 perform in Control at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 53.3 FPS. This is below the 60 FPS target, indicating that the most demanding preset is too heavy for this GPU at 4K. Dropping to High settings at the same resolution yields 61.6 FPS, which is playable but leaves little headroom.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RTX 3080 in this game?

A: The benchmark results indicate the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 185.6 FPS, which is very high. The Ryzen 7 5700G’s 8 cores and 16 threads provide sufficient throughput, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755, to keep pace with the GPU in most scenarios.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile compared to all other processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G has a percentile rank of 83, meaning it scores higher than 83% of all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 25626, placing it in a competitive position against rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, which has a deltaPct of -0.3.

Q: How does the RTX 3080's average benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 35787 and a percentile rank of 80. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, scores 35860 with a deltaPct of -0.2, meaning the RTX 3080 is essentially tied with it. The data shows the RTX 3080 outperforms the AMD Radeon 880M by a 0.4 deltaPct.

Q: Does the 10 GB VRAM of the RTX 3080 limit performance in Control?

A: The fact pack does not provide specific VRAM usage data for Control. However, the measured FPS results show that the GPU handles the game well at 1440p and 4K with High settings, suggesting the 10 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's requirements at these tested configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain the measured frame rates. With a boost clock of 1710 MHz and 8704 shading units, the GPU provides massive compute throughput. The 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus delivers a memory bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s, which is crucial for handling the high-resolution textures and effects in Control. The GPU's FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS directly translates to the high frame rates observed in the benchmark data.

The RTX 3080's performance becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the combo scales from 103.6 FPS on Ultra to 185.6 FPS on Low, showing the GPU's headroom. At 3840x2160, the same settings span from 53.3 FPS to 95.1 FPS. This pattern confirms that the GPU's raw pixel-pushing power is the deciding factor, especially at 4K where the Ultra preset dips below 60 FPS. The GPU’s 68 RT cores and 272 Tensor cores are present, but the standard rasterization performance is what drives these average FPS numbers.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 combination ranks 484 out of 1636 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 30% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a desktop setup. The ranking reflects the balanced nature of this pairing; the RTX 3080 is a high-end GPU, and the Ryzen 7 5700G is a capable mid-range processor that does not severely bottleneck it in this title.

The combo's rank is more impressive when considering the CPU's position. The Ryzen 7 5700G has a 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the RTX 3080 sits at the 80th percentile among GPUs. The fact that the combined system ranks in the top 30% suggests that the GPU is being utilized effectively. The data shows the combo outperforms many systems with less capable GPUs, and it comfortably handles the game’s demands at mainstream resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

The benchmark data provides a clear hierarchy for settings optimization. For a 4K display, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 61.6 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that stays above the 60 FPS target. The Medium preset at 4K yields 66.9 FPS, but the visual improvement from Medium to High is generally worth the minor frame rate cost, especially since both are playable. Ultra at 4K should be avoided, as it drops to 53.3 FPS.

For 1440p, the High preset is the best experience, offering 87.3 FPS with excellent visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 1440p still provides 78.7 FPS, which is smooth, but the difference between High and Ultra is often marginal in Control, making High the more efficient choice. At 1080p, all settings are playable, with Low reaching 185.6 FPS and Ultra hitting 103.6 FPS. For competitive play, the Low preset maximizes frame rate, but for a balanced experience, High at 116.7 FPS is recommended.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows strong scaling across presets. The Low preset produces an average of 185.6 FPS, which is extremely high. Medium yields 132.3 FPS, High reaches 116.7 FPS, and Ultra drops to 103.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium is 53.3 FPS, indicating that the Low preset is heavily optimized for frame rate, while the jump from High to Ultra is only 13.1 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the highest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance remains robust. Low settings hit 137.7 FPS, which is still very high. Medium achieves 102.5 FPS, and High delivers 87.3 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that falls below 80 FPS, landing at 78.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a consistent drop of approximately 25-30% across settings, which is expected given the increased pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder. Low settings still manage 95.1 FPS, demonstrating the RTX 3080’s power. Medium yields 66.9 FPS, and High produces 61.6 FPS. Ultra is the only preset that fails to reach 60 FPS, averaging 53.3 FPS. The data shows that the performance penalty for Ultra at 4K is severe, making High the highest viable preset for a smooth experience.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is a Zen 3 architecture processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, operating at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20755 and single-core score of 2930 indicate strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. For a game like Control, which is not heavily CPU-bound, this processor provides ample headroom to feed the RTX 3080.

The CPU’s 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for gaming workloads. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6629 shows consistent scaling, and the PassMark multi-thread score of 24419 confirms its capability. In this pairing, the CPU is unlikely to be the bottleneck at 1440p or 4K, as the data shows the GPU is the limiting factor at those resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K clearly indicates a GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the combo delivers 116.7 FPS at 1080p, 87.3 FPS at 1440p, and 61.6 FPS at 4K. This represents a 25.2% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a 47.2% drop from 1440p to 4K. The scaling is not linear due to the GPU’s memory bandwidth and compute limits.

The pattern is consistent across all settings. At Low, the drop is from 185.6 FPS at 1080p to 137.7 FPS at 1440p (a 25.8% reduction), and then to 95.1 FPS at 4K (a 31% reduction). At Ultra, the drop is from 103.6 FPS to 78.7 FPS (24% down) and then to 53.3 FPS (32.3% down). The consistent percentage drops across settings confirm that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU’s performance does not change with resolution.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700G has enough processing power to maintain high frame rates, but the RTX 3080’s capabilities are strained at 4K, especially with the Ultra preset. For users targeting 4K, the High preset is the maximum viable option, while 1440p offers the best balance of visual quality and performance.