Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X pairs with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti to form a high-end combo for Control, landing in the 77th percentile of all tested configurations with a rank of 380 out of 1636. This pairing leverages an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 3 processor with a 32 MB shared L3 cache, alongside a GA102-based Ampere GPU with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The benchmark results across resolutions and settings reveal a system that is consistently capable, but the data also shows distinct scaling patterns that highlight where each component takes the lead.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The Ryzen 7 5700X is built on the Zen 3 architecture using a 7 nm process from TSMC, and it operates with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. With 8 cores and 16 threads, this processor is designed for heavy multi-threaded workloads, yet its single-core performance is equally important for gaming. In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU achieves a single-thread score of 921 in 3DMark and 2148 in Geekbench, while multi-threaded results reach 6858 in 3DMark’s 16-thread test and 22620 in Cinebench R23. These figures place the chip at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26214.

The relevance of this CPU to Control becomes clear when examining frame rates at lower resolutions, where the processor has more room to influence performance. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is substantial, with average FPS ranging from 194.7 down to 107.7. This wide spread suggests that the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently, but the GPU still plays a dominant role as settings increase. The processor’s 16 threads are likely well-utilized by the game’s physics and AI systems, yet the data does not show a scenario where the CPU becomes a bottleneck at 1080p, as even the lowest settings produce frame rates well above 100 FPS. Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X is virtually tied with the Intel Core i9-11900KF, showing a delta of just 0.1%, and it slightly edges out the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X by 0.2%. This indicates that for a game like Control, the CPU’s architecture and clock speeds are sufficient to avoid limiting the RTX 3080 Ti, even at high refresh rates.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a formidable graphics card built on the Ampere architecture with an 8 nm process from Samsung. It features 10240 shading units, 320 texture mapping units, and 112 render output units, alongside 80 RT cores and 320 tensor cores for ray tracing and DLSS workloads. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1365 MHz and boosts to 1665 MHz, with memory running at 1188 MHz, translating to 19 Gbps effective on its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The 384-bit memory bus provides a bandwidth of 912.4 GB/s, which is critical for high-resolution textures and demanding scenes. The card’s FP32 performance of 34.10 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 186.5 GPixel/s underscore its raw capability.

In the context of Control, the GPU’s role is most evident at higher resolutions where the rendering load increases. At 4K, the average frame rates drop from 97.2 FPS on Low to 53.6 FPS on Ultra, a decline that highlights the GPU’s struggle to maintain high performance at maximum settings. The 12 GB VRAM is likely sufficient for the game’s textures, but the memory bandwidth becomes a factor at 4K, where the 912.4 GB/s throughput is put to the test. The GPU’s overall benchmark percentile sits at 83, with an average score of 41224, placing it just 0.5% behind the RTX 3090 and 1.1% behind the RTX 5070. This closeness in synthetic scores suggests that the 3080 Ti is a top-tier card, but the in-game data shows that even this hardware cannot maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra without compromises.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS across resolutions provides a clear picture of where the bottleneck lies for this combo. At 1080p, the system delivers excellent performance, with High settings producing 124.7 FPS and Low reaching 194.7 FPS. Moving to 1440p, the frame rates drop by roughly 25-30% across all settings: High falls to 93.2 FPS, Low to 147.6 FPS, and Medium to 104.9 FPS. At 4K, the decline becomes more pronounced, with High settings yielding 64 FPS and Ultra dropping to 53.6 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a performance loss of approximately 49% for High settings (from 124.7 to 64 FPS), which is a significant reduction that indicates the GPU is becoming the primary limiting factor.

This pattern is typical for a high-end CPU paired with a powerful GPU. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push high frame rates, and the GPU is not fully saturated. As resolution increases, the GPU’s workload grows exponentially, and the frame rates begin to reflect its raw compute and memory bandwidth limits. The fact that 4K Low still achieves 97.2 FPS suggests that the GPU is capable of high throughput when settings are reduced, but Ultra settings at 4K push it to the brink. The data implies that for a smooth 60 FPS experience at 4K, players would need to dial back from Ultra to High, as the 64 FPS on High is just above the threshold, while Ultra at 53.6 FPS falls below it.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

Given the measured FPS, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1080p, all presets are playable, but High settings at 124.7 FPS offer a balanced experience, providing a significant visual upgrade over Medium (136.6 FPS) with a modest performance cost. Ultra at 107.7 FPS is also viable for competitive play, but the visual gains over High may not justify the 14% performance drop. For 1440p, High settings at 93.2 FPS are the sweet spot, delivering near-100 FPS performance while maintaining good visual fidelity. Medium at 104.9 FPS is another strong option, but High offers a better balance of quality and speed. At 4K, the choice becomes more critical. High settings at 64 FPS are the only preset that consistently stays above 60 FPS, making it the recommended choice for a smooth experience. Ultra at 53.6 FPS is playable but may feel less fluid, while Medium at 71.8 FPS offers a slight improvement over High but with reduced visual quality. Overall, High settings provide the best experience across all resolutions, as it maintains playable frame rates while preserving the game’s visual effects.

FAQ

*Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700X bottleneck the RTX 3080 Ti in Control?*

A: The data does not show a CPU bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 194.7 FPS, indicating the CPU can handle the GPU’s output. Even at 4K, frame rates are limited by the GPU, not the processor.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 194.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the peak performance of the combo, with no other preset or resolution exceeding this value.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the RTX 3090?

A: In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 3080 Ti scores 41224 on average, which is 0.5% lower than the RTX 3090’s 41441. This indicates near-identical overall performance, though in-game results may vary.

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

A: The benchmark results suggest so, as the game runs at 64 FPS on High settings at 3840x2160. However, the 53.6 FPS on Ultra indicates that VRAM or memory bandwidth could be a limiting factor at maximum settings.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 380th out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the top 23% of all systems. This reflects its strong overall performance in Control.

Q: Should I use Medium or High settings at 1440p?

A: High settings at 93.2 FPS offer a better visual experience than Medium at 104.9 FPS, with only a 11% performance penalty. The data suggests High is the better choice for a balance of quality and speed.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 194.7 FPS, Medium drops to 136.6 FPS, High reaches 124.7 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 107.7 FPS. This shows a clear scaling pattern where each step up in settings costs roughly 10-15% performance, with the largest drop occurring from Low to Medium.

At 2560x1440, the performance is still strong but begins to show the GPU’s workload. Low settings average 147.6 FPS, Medium hits 104.9 FPS, High achieves 93.2 FPS, and Ultra falls to 79.6 FPS. The relative differences between settings remain consistent, but the absolute frame rates are lower than 1080p.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is fully stressed. Low settings average 97.2 FPS, Medium drops to 71.8 FPS, High reaches 64 FPS, and Ultra produces 53.6 FPS. This resolution shows the most significant performance degradation, especially at Ultra, where the frame rate falls below the 60 FPS threshold. The data across all resolutions indicates that the GPU is the primary driver of performance, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at the lowest settings.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti ranks 380th out of 1636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 77th percentile of all systems. This is a strong showing, but it also reveals that there are many configurations with higher performance. The CPU’s percentile of 83 and GPU’s percentile of 83 suggest that both components are above average, yet the combo’s rank is slightly lower, indicating that other factors such as memory or cooling may influence results. Compared to the CPU’s nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700X is effectively tied with the Intel Core i9-11990KF and AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, all within 0.2% of each other. This implies that the CPU choice has minimal impact on the final ranking, and the GPU is the dominant factor. The RTX 3080 Ti’s nearest rival, the RTX 3090, is only 0.5% ahead in synthetic scores, but in-game, the 3080 Ti’s performance is sufficient to place the combo in the top quarter of all tested systems. The rank of 380 out of 1636 confirms the hardware’s capability, though it also shows that there is room for improvement with higher-tier components.