Control

Control, the 2019 action-adventure from Remedy, is a demanding showcase for any hardware pairing. Benchmark results for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H combined with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 reveal a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-limited at higher resolutions, yet capable of delivering high refresh rate experiences at 1080p. The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy across settings and resolutions, with the GPU's substantial 16 GB of GDDR7 memory and Blackwell architecture driving the experience, while the mobile CPU's 16 cores and 22 threads provide sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck in most scenarios. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, the individual roles of the CPU and GPU, and how this specific combo ranks against the extensive database of tested configurations.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control shows a classic and pronounced resolution scaling curve, typical of a system where the graphics card is the primary performance arbiter. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 and then to 3840x2160 yields significant frame rate drops at every setting level, confirming that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is being pushed progressively harder as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 120 FPS at 1080p to 91 FPS at 1440p, a drop of 29 FPS, and then further to 61 FPS at 4K, a 30 FPS drop from the 1440p result. This steep decline illustrates that the GPU's rendering workload scales nearly linearly with the increase in resolution, leaving less headroom for the rest of the system.

The pattern is consistent across all quality presets, though the percentage of performance lost between resolutions varies. For instance, at Low settings, the system achieves 190 FPS at 1080p but drops to 144 FPS at 1440p and 97 FPS at 4K. The absolute frame rate at 1080p Low is high enough that the CPU might begin to assert some influence, but the consistent scaling suggests the GPU still dominates the frame time budget. The transition from 1440p to 4K at Low settings sees a 47 FPS reduction, which is the largest absolute drop observed, underscoring the immense performance cost of rendering Control at 4K, even on minimal graphical presets.

This scaling behavior points to the RTX 5080 as the definitive limiting component. With a 256-bit memory bus and 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, the GPU is equipped to handle high-resolution textures, but the sheer pixel throughput required at 4K overwhelms its capabilities in this title, leading to the observed frame rates. The data suggests that for players targeting 4K, even with a top-tier GPU like the RTX 5080, achieving high refresh rates would require significant compromises in graphical settings, as the Ultra preset yields an average of just 53 FPS at that resolution. Conversely, at 1080p, the system has ample performance to push past 100 FPS on all tested settings, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 is the undisputed powerhouse in this configuration, and its specifications align perfectly with the observed Control performance. Built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture and fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, the GPU features 10752 shading units, 336 texture mapping units, and 112 raster output pipelines. These core specifications drive its raw compute power of 56.28 TFLOPS FP32, which is more than sufficient to handle Control's physics-based rendering and particle effects. The GPU's 84 RT cores and 336 tensor cores also indicate its readiness for ray-traced workloads, although the measured FPS data does not specify whether ray tracing was enabled in these runs.

Memory is a critical factor for Control, a game known for its detailed environments and high-resolution textures. The RTX 5080 is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a substantial 960.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. This large memory pool ensures that the GPU does not run out of video memory at 4K with High or Ultra settings, allowing it to maintain stable frame times without texture thrashing. The high bandwidth is also essential for feeding the GPU's 112 ROPs, enabling the high pixel fill rate of 293.1 GPixel/s, which is a key factor in maintaining playable frame rates at 4K, even if those rates are not exceptionally high.

The GPU's clock speeds, with a base of 2295 MHz and a boost of 2617 MHz, are relatively high, contributing to its overall performance. The benchmark results show a clear correlation between the GPU's workload and frame rates; as settings increase from Low to Ultra, the average FPS predictably decreases at all resolutions. For example, at 1440p, the average FPS drops from 144 at Low to 102 at Medium, 91 at High, and 79 at Ultra. This consistent degradation indicates that the RTX 5080's performance is being scaled by the game's graphical demands, solidifying its role as the primary determinant of frame rate in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 pairing achieves a combo rank of 730 out of 2888 tested combos for Control. This places the system comfortably in the top 25% of all tested configurations, a strong result given the unique nature of pairing a mobile processor with a high-end desktop-class GPU. The rank reflects the overall gaming performance of this specific CPU-GPU combination, and the data suggests it outperforms the vast majority of other systems in the database for this specific title.

To contextualize this rank, it is helpful to look at the individual performance of the components. The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083 and sits in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, indicating it is a top-tier graphics card. Its nearest rivals, the AMD Radeon 8060S and AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB, have average scores of 55757 and 55698, respectively, showing the RTX 5080 holds a slight edge of 0.6% and 0.7% over these competitors. This high GPU standing is the primary driver of the combo's impressive rank.

Conversely, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32697. Its performance is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, like the Intel Core i5-14600T and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, with deltaPct values of 0% and 0.1%, respectively. This indicates the CPU is a solid, mid-to-high-range performer, but it is not the strongest component in this pairing. The combination of a very strong GPU with a capable, yet less dominant, CPU results in the overall rank of 730. The data suggests that if a more powerful CPU were paired with the RTX 5080, the combo rank for Control could potentially be even higher, but the current configuration still delivers a top-quartile gaming experience.

FAQ

Q: What is the average frame rate for this combo in Control at 1440p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 at 2560x1440 with High settings is 91 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5080 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon 8060S?

A: The RTX 5080 has an average benchmark score of 56083, which is 0.6% higher than the AMD Radeon 8060S's score of 55757.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this configuration in the benchmark data?

A: The highest average FPS is 190, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings.

Q: Does the RTX 5080 have enough memory for high-resolution gaming in Control?

A: Yes, the GPU is equipped with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for the game's demands at 4K.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested systems for Control?

A: The combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 ranks 730th out of 2888 tested combos for this game.

Q: What are the minimum and maximum FPS recorded at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the benchmark recorded a minimum FPS of 115 and a maximum FPS of 155, with an average of 135 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table outlines the exact measured average frame rates for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 across all tested resolutions and settings in Control. The data shows a clear and consistent pattern of performance scaling.

| Resolution | Settings | Average FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

| :--------- | :------- | :---------- | :------ | :------ |

| 3840x2160 | High | 61 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 97 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 69 | 59 | 79 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 53 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | High | 91 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 144 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 102 | 87 | 117 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 79 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | High | 120 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 190 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 135 | 115 | 155 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 104 | - | - |

The data reveals that at 4K, the system struggles to maintain 60 FPS on the Ultra preset, averaging 53 FPS, while the High preset barely breaks 60 FPS with an average of 61 FPS. The Low preset provides a more playable experience at this resolution, achieving an average of 97 FPS. At 1440p, the system performs admirably, with all settings above 75 FPS on average, and the Low preset reaching a high of 144 FPS. The 1080p results are the most impressive, with all settings achieving an average of over 100 FPS, making this an ideal resolution for high-refresh-rate displays.

CPU Role

While the GPU is the star of the show, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H plays a crucial supporting role in ensuring the system can deliver these frame rates. This mobile processor, part of the Core Ultra Series 1 and built on the Meteor Lake architecture, features 16 cores and 22 threads. Its configuration includes a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which allows it to handle the game's single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads effectively. The CPU's 24 MB of shared L3 cache also helps reduce memory latency, which can be beneficial in a fast-paced action game.

The benchmark data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this system for Control, particularly at higher resolutions where the GPU is saturated. However, at 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 190 FPS, a frame rate where even a strong CPU can be challenged. The Ultra 7 155H's performance in synthetic benchmarks, such as a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15028 and a single-core score of 1743, indicates it has the raw processing power to keep up with the RTX 5080 in most gaming scenarios. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 24873 and single-thread score of 3468 further confirm its capability.

The CPU's 28 W TDP is indicative of its mobile nature, but its performance remains robust. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14600T, has a nearly identical average benchmark score (32707 vs 32697), showing that the Ultra 7 155H is a very competitive processor. In Control, the data shows that at 4K with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 53. This result is likely almost entirely due to the GPU's limitations, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed it frames. The CPU's role becomes more pronounced at lower resolutions and settings, but even at 1080p High, the 120 FPS average suggests the processor is adequately keeping pace, preventing it from becoming a significant hindrance to the overall gaming experience.