Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB combination delivers a capable 1080p experience in Control, but the data shows a pronounced performance cliff as resolution increases, clearly identifying the GPU as the limiting component. At 1080p Medium, the combo averages 115 FPS, which drops to 87 FPS at 1440p and further to 59 FPS at 4K, a pattern that holds across all quality presets and points squarely at the graphics card's 8 GB frame buffer and 128-bit memory interface as the bottleneck. The combo ranks 1422 out of 3720 tested configurations, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database, with the CPU's strong multi-threaded scores ensuring it is rarely the constraint in this title.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control reveals a consistent and predictable scaling pattern that is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 162 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 123 FPS, a reduction of 24%, and 4K Low further reduces it to 83 FPS, which is 49% below the 1080p figure. This steep decline with each resolution step is the signature of pixel-throughput limitations rather than CPU overhead.

The High preset tells a similar story. At 1080p High, the average is 102 FPS. At 1440p High, this falls to 77 FPS, and at 4K High, it reaches just 52 FPS. The 4K result is less than half of the 1080p number, confirming that the rendering load at 4K is overwhelming the GPU's capabilities. The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB, with its 288.0 GB/s memory bandwidth and 128-bit bus, simply cannot feed the shading units fast enough at higher pixel counts.

Ultra settings amplify this effect. The 1080p Ultra average of 89 FPS drops to 67 FPS at 1440p and plummets to 45 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Ultra is 44 FPS, the largest absolute difference of any preset, indicating that the combination of high resolution and maximum graphical fidelity places an extreme burden on the GPU. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS is below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the baseline for smooth play, making this resolution and preset combination impractical for this hardware.

The scaling behavior also reveals that the CPU is not a limiting factor in this game. The Ryzen 7 5800XT, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3359 in single-core, placing it in the 81st percentile of all CPUs. Given that FPS drops by roughly 20-30% for each resolution increase, the bottleneck is unambiguously the GPU. A CPU-limited scenario would show flat or even slightly improving FPS at higher resolutions, as the GPU becomes the constraint; the observed pattern is the opposite.

The Medium preset, which includes frame time data, offers additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and a maximum of 132. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and a maximum of 100. At 4K Medium, the average is 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and a maximum of 68. The minimum frame values at 4K Medium (50 FPS) are close to the average, indicating relatively consistent frame pacing, but the overall level is too low for competitive or high-refresh-rate play.

GPU Role

The RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the dominant factor in these results, and its specifications explain why. The card features 4352 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs, running at a base clock of 2310 MHz and a boost clock of 2535 MHz. Its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is modest for a card in this class and directly impacts high-resolution performance.

The GPU's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2913 places it in the 19th percentile of all GPUs, a low ranking that reflects its position relative to the broader market. Its nearest rivals in the database include the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF with a delta of 0.1%, the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB with a delta of 0.2%, and the NVIDIA Quadro P600 with a delta of -0.3%. These small deltas indicate that the 8 GB variant performs nearly identically to the 16 GB version in this specific benchmark, but the memory capacity difference may manifest in other titles or at higher resolutions.

In Control, the 8 GB frame buffer is likely the primary constraint at 4K. The game's textures and effects at High or Ultra settings can exceed 8 GB of VRAM at 3840x2160, forcing the GPU to swap data to system memory, which causes stuttering and reduced average FPS. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS, compared to 52 FPS at 4K High, suggests that the additional memory pressure from Ultra settings exacerbates the bandwidth limitation.

The GPU's FP32 performance of 22.06 TFLOPS and texture rate of 344.8 GTexel/s are respectable on paper, but the memory subsystem cannot sustain them at high resolutions. The pixel rate of 121.7 GPixel/s is also adequate for 1080p but becomes a limiting factor at 4K, where the card must process four times as many pixels per frame. The 160 W TDP and dual-slot design confirm this is a mainstream card, not a high-end solution, and the data reflects that positioning.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?*

A: The data shows 1080p is the sweet spot. At Medium settings, the average FPS is 115, and even at Ultra, it maintains 89 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold. 1440p is playable at Medium (87 FPS) and High (77 FPS), but 4K dips below 60 FPS at all settings.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB compare to its closest rivals?

A: In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark, the GPU scores 2913. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF, scores 2910, a delta of 0.1%. The RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907, a delta of 0.2%, and the NVIDIA Quadro P600 scores 2923, a delta of -0.3%. Performance is effectively identical across these cards.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck in this game?

A: No. The CPU scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 3359 in single-core, ranking in the 81st percentile. The consistent FPS drops as resolution increases indicate the GPU is the limiting component, not the processor.

Q: What FPS can I expect at 4K with this hardware?

A: At 4K Low, the average is 83 FPS. At 4K Medium, it drops to 59 FPS with a minimum of 50. At 4K High, it falls to 52 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it reaches just 45 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains an average above 60 FPS at this resolution.

Q: How does the Medium preset's frame time consistency look?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data. At 1080p, the average is 115 FPS with a range of 98 to 132. At 1440p, the average is 87 FPS with a range of 74 to 100. At 4K, the average is 59 FPS with a range of 50 to 68. The spread is relatively tight, indicating stable frame pacing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data supports a clear hierarchy of settings for this combination. The Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average FPS is 115, which is 13% higher than High (102 FPS) and 29% higher than Ultra (89 FPS), while the visual difference between Medium and High is typically minor in Control. The frame time data for Medium also shows healthy minimums: 98 FPS at 1080p, 74 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K, all within acceptable range for consistent play.

For users with 1080p displays, the High preset is also viable, with an average of 102 FPS. This provides a noticeable visual upgrade over Medium while still maintaining excellent fluidity. The Ultra preset at 1080p, at 89 FPS, is playable but offers diminishing returns, and the 13 FPS gap between Ultra and High suggests the GPU is already straining to maintain the highest settings.

At 1440p, the Medium preset is the recommended choice. The 87 FPS average is smooth, and the minimum of 74 FPS ensures no major hitches. The High preset at 77 FPS is also acceptable for less demanding players, but the Ultra preset at 67 FPS approaches the lower boundary of comfort, and any demanding scene could push it below 60 FPS.

At 4K, no preset offers a fully satisfactory experience. The Low preset at 83 FPS is the only option above 60 FPS, but the visual quality is severely compromised. The Medium preset at 59 FPS is borderline, and the High (52 FPS) and Ultra (45 FPS) presets are below the playability threshold for most users. For 4K, the data suggests reducing internal resolution or accepting lower settings is necessary.

The optimal configuration, based solely on the measured rows, is 1080p with Medium or High settings, or 1440p with Medium. These combinations deliver average FPS between 87 and 115, with minimums that stay above 74 FPS, ensuring a responsive and visually acceptable experience. The Ultra preset, while available, does not provide enough of a quality boost to justify the performance cost, particularly at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB ranks 1422 out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 38th percentile of all configurations in the database. This is a mid-pack position, reflecting the GPU's modest standing (19th percentile among all GPUs) tempered by the CPU's strong performance (81st percentile among all CPUs).

The ranking is heavily influenced by the GPU's limitations. While the CPU is well above average, the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB's 2913 Steel Nomad score and its nearest rivals—all within 0.3% of each other—indicate that this GPU is positioned at the lower end of the performance spectrum. The 8 GB memory capacity and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are the primary reasons why the combo cannot push higher in the rankings, especially in a game like Control that scales significantly with resolution.

Compared to the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5800XT holds its own. It scores 29879 on average, with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 29868 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS at 29955 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29713 (0.6% delta). These negligible differences mean that swapping the CPU for any of these alternatives would not materially change the combo's ranking in Control; the GPU would remain the bottleneck.

The rank of 1422 out of 3720 suggests that roughly 62% of tested combos outperform this one in Control. This is not surprising given the GPU's low percentile ranking. However, the combo's absolute performance is still respectable for 1080p gaming, as evidenced by the 115 FPS average at Medium settings. The ranking reflects the hardware's ceiling, not its suitability for a specific use case.

The data also shows that the combo's performance is consistent with its component specifications. The GPU's 19th percentile ranking and the combo's 38th percentile ranking in-game indicate that the CPU provides a modest uplift, but not enough to overcome the GPU's deficiencies at higher resolutions. For users targeting 1080p, this combo ranks adequately; for 1440p or 4K, the ranking would be significantly lower relative to other configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for Control with the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 162 FPS average
• Medium: 115 FPS average, 98 FPS minimum, 132 FPS maximum
• High: 102 FPS average
• Ultra: 89 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 123 FPS average
• Medium: 87 FPS average, 74 FPS minimum, 100 FPS maximum
• High: 77 FPS average
• Ultra: 67 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 83 FPS average
• Medium: 59 FPS average, 50 FPS minimum, 68 FPS maximum
• High: 52 FPS average
• Ultra: 45 FPS average

The 1080p Low result of 162 FPS is the highest recorded for this combo, demonstrating that the system is more than capable of high-refresh-rate play when graphical demands are minimized. The step from Low to Medium at 1080p costs 47 FPS, a significant drop that highlights the cost of enabling the game's default visual features. The step from Medium to High costs another 13 FPS, and High to Ultra costs 13 FPS more, showing diminishing returns as settings increase.

At 1440p, the Low preset maintains 123 FPS, still above 120, which is notable for a mid-range GPU. The Medium preset at 87 FPS is the best balance, while Ultra at 67 FPS is the lowest acceptable average. The 4K results are uniformly weak, with only Low (83 FPS) exceeding 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K, with a minimum of 50 FPS, is the only other option that comes close to playable, but it falls short.

The delta between 1080p and 4K for each preset is consistent: Low drops from 162 to 83 (a 49% reduction), Medium from 115 to 59 (a 49% reduction), High from 102 to 52 (a 49% reduction), and Ultra from 89 to 45 (a 49% reduction). This uniform scaling confirms that the GPU is the sole limiting factor, as the proportional loss is identical across all settings. The CPU's performance, whether at Low or Ultra, does not influence the resolution scaling, reinforcing that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is the component that defines this combo's capabilities in Control.