Control

Control on the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is a study in balanced scaling, but the data shows the GPU is the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 183.7 FPS, while the 4K Ultra result drops to 55 FPS, revealing a performance curve that is heavily dictated by pixel count and preset demands. The system is capable of high refresh rates at 1080p, but 4K requires either lower settings or a tolerance for sub-60 FPS averages.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet significant performance decline as resolution increases. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 116.3 to 85.8, a reduction of approximately 26%. The jump to 3840x2160 at High further reduces the average to 59.2 FPS, which is a 31% drop from the 1440p result and a 49% drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 3080’s 10 GB GDDR6X memory and 320-bit bus are being taxed heavily at 4K, where the frame rate falls just below the 60 FPS threshold.

At Ultra settings, the trend is even more pronounced. The 1080p Ultra average is 103.6 FPS, which is strong, but this falls to 78.3 FPS at 1440p and then to 55 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the entire dataset, showing a 47% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score. This suggests that the combination of high resolution and maximum preset is pushing the GPU to its limits, with the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads providing sufficient headroom to avoid becoming the primary constraint at these lower frame rates. The data points to the GPU as the limiting component, especially as the resolution scales up.

FAQ

Q: What is the best average FPS this combo can achieve in Control?

A: The highest recorded average FPS is 183.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This indicates the system can handle very high refresh rates when graphical fidelity is reduced.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K?

A: At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 59.2, which is just below the 60 FPS target. To exceed 60 FPS at 4K, the data shows that Medium settings yield 66.3 FPS, while Low settings produce 91.4 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K result in 55 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 3080 compare to its closest rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 3080 has an average benchmark score of 35787. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Duo, scores 35860, which is a delta of -0.2%. This suggests the two are virtually identical in synthetic performance.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 116.3 at 1920x1080 to 85.8 at 2560x1440. This represents a performance reduction of about 26%, showing a significant cost for the resolution increase.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck at 1080p Low settings?

A: At 1080p Low, the system achieves 183.7 FPS. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D has an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, and its max-thread benchmark score is 6755. The data suggests the CPU is capable of high frame rates, but at this extreme FPS level, the GPU’s role is minimized, and the frame rate is likely approaching a limit where CPU performance becomes more relevant.

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

A: For Control, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 504th out of 1636 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of tested configurations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the game’s performance characteristics. The GPU features 10 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 320-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 760.3 GB/s. This memory configuration is crucial for Control, as the game’s high-resolution textures and effects can consume significant memory bandwidth. At 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 55, which is the lowest result in the dataset, indicating that the GPU is fully saturated at this setting.

The RTX 3080’s boost clock is 1710 MHz, and it has 8704 shading units. These specs contribute to its FP32 performance of 29.77 TFLOPS, which is what drives the raw rendering power. The data shows a clear relationship between the GPU’s workload and the frame rate: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 183.7 FPS, but as settings and resolution increase, the GPU’s resources are strained. The 4K Medium result of 66.3 FPS is notably higher than the 4K High result of 59.2 FPS, showing that the GPU’s performance is sensitive to preset changes. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 80 places it above most other GPUs, and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon 880M, scores 35646, a delta of 0.4%, confirming the RTX 3080’s strong position in this benchmark.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across all combinations of resolution and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average FPS at 183.7, followed by Medium at 131.2, High at 116.3, and Ultra at 103.6. This shows a steady decline as settings increase, with a 44% difference between Low and Ultra at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the results are 137.5 FPS for Low, 100.9 FPS for Medium, 85.8 FPS for High, and 78.3 FPS for Ultra. The drop from Low to Ultra is 43%, which is consistent with the 1080p scaling. The step from Medium to High at 1440p is a reduction of 15.1 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra is only 7.5 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns at the higher settings.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 91.4 FPS for Low, 66.3 FPS for Medium, 59.2 FPS for High, and 55 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra is 36.4 FPS, which is the largest absolute difference in the dataset. Notably, the difference between High and Ultra at 4K is just 4.2 FPS, indicating that the Ultra preset offers minimal gains at this resolution. The data reveals that the most significant performance hits occur when moving from Low to Medium at 4K, where the FPS drops by 25.1 FPS.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and frame rate. For 1080p, the High preset at 116.3 FPS offers a strong balance of visual quality and performance, as it maintains a high refresh rate while providing more fidelity than Medium. The Ultra preset at 103.6 FPS is also viable for 1080p, as it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, but the 12.7 FPS gain from stepping down to High may be preferable for smoother motion.

For 1440p, the High preset at 85.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as it delivers a smooth experience that is close to 90 FPS. The Medium preset at 100.9 FPS is a better option for those who prioritize frame rate, as it offers a 15.1 FPS advantage over High with a moderate visual compromise. The Ultra preset at 78.3 FPS is playable but leaves less headroom for demanding scenes.

For 4K, the Medium preset at 66.3 FPS is the best experience, as it is the only preset that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS. The High preset at 59.2 FPS is just below the target, and the Ultra preset at 55 FPS is the least desirable. The Low preset at 91.4 FPS is an option for competitive play, but the visual downgrade is substantial. The data indicates that 4K Medium is the sweet spot for this combo.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D provides a solid foundation for this gaming system, though its role is secondary to the GPU in Control. The CPU has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. Its 96 MB of shared L3 cache is a notable feature, and this large cache likely helps with game performance. The CPU’s benchmark scores show a strong multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22366 and a Passmark multithread score of 26318.

In the context of Control, the CPU’s performance is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 183.7 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would test CPU limits. The CPU’s single-thread score in Cinebench R23 is 3157, and its 3DMark single-thread score is 804, which are moderate values. The CPU’s percentile ranking of 82 indicates it is better than most CPUs, and its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-1360P, has an average score of 24627, a delta of 0.2%, showing they are closely matched. The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where the GPU is less stressed, but the overall data confirms that the GPU is the primary driver of FPS in this game.

How This Combo Ranks

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 ranks 504th out of 1636 tested combos in Control. This places the system in the top 31% of all configurations tested. The ranking reflects a balanced system that is capable of high performance at 1080p and 1440p, with acceptable performance at 4K when settings are adjusted.

The GPU’s individual rank is strong, with an 80th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 35787. The CPU’s rank is also solid, with an 82nd percentile. However, the combo’s rank of 504 suggests that other pairings with more powerful GPUs or CPUs can achieve higher frame rates in this specific game. The delta between the RTX 3080 and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE, is -0.9%, indicating the GPU is slightly behind that competitor. The data shows that while this combo is not at the very top, it provides a consistently high level of performance across the tested settings, making it a capable pairing for Control.