Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control on this AMD Ryzen 7 5700G + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti combo shows a clear scaling pattern as resolution rises. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system delivers 192 FPS average. Moving to 2560x1440 Low drops that to 145 FPS, a reduction of roughly 24%. Pushing to 3840x2160 Low yields 98 FPS, another 32% drop from the 1440p figure. This trajectory is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions, where the RTX 3080 Ti's 10240 shading units and 112 ROPs are the primary drivers.

The picture changes when looking at the highest quality preset. At 1080p Ultra, the combo hits 105 FPS average. At 1440p Ultra, it falls to 80 FPS. At 4K Ultra, it bottoms out at 54 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is a 24% decline, and from 1440p to 4K it's another 32.5% decline. This consistent percentage drop across resolution tiers indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor throughout, even at 1080p where the CPU has headroom.

The Ryzen 7 5700G, with 8 cores and 16 threads on Zen 3 architecture, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494. Those numbers suggest ample processing power for Control's action-adventure physics and AI workloads. At 1080p Low, the 192 FPS result demonstrates that the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical 60 Hz refresh rates. However, the GPU's 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 912.4 GB/s memory bandwidth are what govern the higher-resolution results.

What the scaling data reveals is a system where the RTX 3080 Ti remains the bottleneck at every tested configuration. The 4K High result of 62 FPS versus 4K Medium at 70 FPS shows a modest 11% penalty for the higher preset. Meanwhile, 4K Ultra at 54 FPS represents a 23% drop from 4K High. This non-linear relationship between presets and resolution suggests that Ultra settings introduce additional shading complexity that disproportionately taxes the GPU's 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores, even without ray tracing enabled in these measurements.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti sits at the center of this combo's performance story. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus delivers 912.4 GB/s of bandwidth. That memory subsystem is critical for Control, a game known for dense texture work and complex post-processing effects. The 4K Medium row shows a minimum FPS of 59 and maximum of 80, with an average of 70. The 59 FPS minimum at 4K Medium suggests occasional memory pressure spikes, though the 12 GB capacity is generally sufficient for this 2019 release.

Clock speeds for the GPU are 1365 MHz base and 1665 MHz boost. The memory runs at 1188 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective. These figures place the RTX 3080 Ti in the upper tier of the GeForce 30-series lineup. Its PassMark G3D score of 26896 and GPU compute score of 15282 confirm strong raw performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5077 further validates its DirectX 12 Ultimate capabilities, which align with Control's use of modern rendering features.

The GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs is 83, meaning it outperforms 83% of tested graphics cards. Its average benchmark score of 41187 puts it within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 and 2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, according to nearest rival data. The nearest rival list also includes the NVIDIA Tesla M40 24 GB at -1.2% and the Tesla M40 at -1.7%, though those professional cards lack the gaming-oriented feature set of the RTX 3080 Ti.

For Control specifically, the GPU's 10240 shading units and 320 TMUs process the game's particle effects and environmental detail efficiently. The 34.10 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handles the game's physics calculations, while the 186.5 GPixel/s pixel rate supports the high-resolution output. The 532.8 GTexel/s texture rate ensures that the game's surfaces remain sharp at all tested settings.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 981 out of 3720 combos for Control. That places it in the 73.6th percentile of all tested system configurations. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's 79th percentile standing among all processors and the GPU's 83rd percentile among all graphics cards.

The CPU's nearest rivals provide context for its contribution. The Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097 on average, just 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 5700G's 27051. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 sits 0.4% lower at 26936. The Intel Core i5-14400T is 0.4% higher at 27166, and the Intel Core i7-1370P is 0.6% higher at 26900. These margins are negligible in real-world gaming, meaning the CPU choice is not the limiting factor in this combo's ranking.

The GPU's nearest rivals tell a similar story. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 averages 40870, just 0.8% below the RTX 3080 Ti's 41187. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is 2% lower at 40377. The two Tesla M40 variants are 1.2% and 1.7% higher respectively. These tight margins suggest that the RTX 3080 Ti's performance class is well established, and the combo's rank in Control is more influenced by the specific game's optimization than by hardware imbalances.

The rank of 981 out of 3720 indicates that a substantial number of combos outperform this one in Control, likely those pairing newer GPUs with faster CPUs. However, the measured FPS data shows this combo still delivers playable frame rates at all tested configurations, including 4K Ultra at 54 FPS average. The ranking is competitive for a system built around a 2021-era CPU and GPU, both of which are now end-of-life production items.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting with 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers 192 FPS average. Medium drops to 136 FPS with a minimum of 116 and maximum of 157. High produces 121 FPS average. Ultra yields 105 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 87 FPS, representing a 45% performance penalty for maximum quality at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 145 FPS. Medium comes in at 103 FPS with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 118. High achieves 92 FPS. Ultra falls to 80 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 65 FPS, a 45% reduction matching the 1080p pattern.

For 3840x2160, Low produces 98 FPS average. Medium hits 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80. High reaches 62 FPS. Ultra manages 54 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra gap at 4K is 44 FPS, again a 45% penalty. This consistency across resolutions indicates that the preset scaling is uniform regardless of pixel count, a sign of well-balanced graphics options in Control.

The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data across all three resolutions. At 1080p, the range is 116 to 157 FPS. At 1440p, it's 88 to 118 FPS. At 4K, it's 59 to 80 FPS. The frame time consistency, as implied by these ranges, holds up well even at 4K, where the minimum of 59 FPS stays above the 50 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Comparing High and Ultra across resolutions: at 1080p, High is 121 FPS and Ultra is 105 FPS, a 15% difference. At 1440p, High is 92 FPS and Ultra is 80 FPS, a 15% difference. At 4K, High is 62 FPS and Ultra is 54 FPS, a 13% difference. The Ultra preset's additional cost diminishes slightly at higher resolutions, likely due to the GPU being more pixel-bound than shader-bound at 4K.

Settings Recommendations

For 1080p displays, the High preset at 121 FPS average offers the best balance of visual fidelity and performance. The jump from High to Ultra costs 16 FPS (from 121 to 105), which is a 13% penalty for what is typically a marginal visual improvement in Control's post-processing effects. Players with 144 Hz monitors might prefer Medium at 136 FPS, which exceeds typical high-refresh targets while maintaining solid visual quality.

At 1440p, High at 92 FPS is the sweet spot for most users. It stays above the 90 FPS threshold that many consider the minimum for competitive play, while Medium at 103 FPS offers additional headroom for those who prioritize frame rate. Ultra at 80 FPS remains playable but drops below the 90 FPS mark, making it less ideal for fast-paced action sequences. Low at 145 FPS is unnecessary for this resolution unless chasing maximum refresh rates on 165 Hz or higher panels.

For 4K, the choice is more constrained. High at 62 FPS average is the recommended preset for a smooth experience, staying above the 60 FPS target. Medium at 70 FPS provides extra margin, though the minimum of 59 FPS could cause occasional dips below 60. Ultra at 54 FPS will be noticeable to sensitive eyes, and Low at 98 FPS sacrifices too much visual quality for the resolution. The data suggests that 4K High is the optimal configuration for this combo, with 4K Medium as a fallback for those who prioritize frame stability over absolute quality.

The Low preset is never recommended for any resolution in this game, as the FPS gains over Medium are disproportionate to the visual degradation. At 1080p, Low's 192 FPS versus Medium's 136 FPS is a 41% improvement, but Control's atmospheric lighting and texture detail are core to its experience. The Medium preset at 4K, with its 59 FPS minimum, is the lowest configuration that still maintains playable frame pacing.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes, but with a caveat. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 54, which is below the 60 FPS target for smooth gameplay. The minimum FPS was not recorded for this configuration, but the average suggests occasional dips into the high 40s. For a consistently smooth 4K experience, High settings at 62 FPS average are recommended.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Control with this hardware?

A: At 2560x1440, the High preset delivers 92 FPS average, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS standard and approaches high-refresh territory. This resolution provides the best balance between visual detail and performance. If 1080p is preferred, High at 121 FPS is excellent for 120 Hz displays.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G perform relative to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 is within 0.6% of the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936), the Intel Core i5-14400T (27166), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (26900). These differences are negligible for gaming performance.

Q: Is 12 GB of VRAM sufficient for Control at 4K?

A: The measured data shows that 12 GB of GDDR6X memory is adequate for this game. At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS was recorded at 59, and the average was 70. No texture pop-in or memory-related stutter was indicated in the results. The 912.4 GB/s bandwidth also helps with high-resolution texture streaming.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 136, with a minimum of 116 and a maximum of 157. This configuration is ideal for 144 Hz monitors, as the minimum frame rate stays well above the refresh threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested configurations?

A: This pairing ranks 981 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 74% of all configurations. The ranking reflects the GPU's 83rd percentile performance among all graphics cards and the CPU's 79th percentile standing among all processors.