Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control across all tested resolutions and settings. The recorded data shows that this combination never drops below 83 FPS average at any resolution or preset, making it far beyond the 60 FPS playability threshold. The strongest result appears at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where the average reaches 171 FPS, while even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset sustains 83 FPS. This system is effectively overqualified for Control, with headroom for high refresh rate monitors at every resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured results show a clear scaling pattern across the four settings presets. The Low preset produces an average of 137 FPS, Medium drops to 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS, High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one at 4K with recorded min and max values, indicating a frame window between 92 and 124 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 54 FPS, showing that Control's visual settings have a substantial impact on performance even with a high-end GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates climb notably. Low settings average 156 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS with a minimum of 117 FPS and a maximum of 158 FPS, High averages 132 FPS, and Ultra averages 124 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra here is 32 FPS, a smaller spread than at 4K, which suggests that the GPU becomes more of a limiting factor at higher resolutions. The Medium preset's minimum of 117 FPS still sits far above the 60 FPS threshold, meaning even the most demanding moments remain smooth.

At 1920x1080, the system reaches its highest average frame rates. Low settings produce 171 FPS, Medium averages 151 FPS with a minimum of 128 FPS and a maximum of 173 FPS, High averages 145 FPS, and Ultra averages 138 FPS. The Low to Ultra gap narrows to 33 FPS, similar to the 1440p spread. The Medium preset shows the widest recorded range at this resolution, from 128 to 173 FPS, which indicates that the CPU and GPU combination can push well beyond 144 Hz in lighter scenes.

Comparing the resolutions directly, 1080p Ultra (138 FPS) outperforms 1440p Ultra (124 FPS) by 14 FPS, and 1440p Ultra outperforms 4K Ultra (83 FPS) by 41 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep, losing about a third of the average frame rate, which is typical for a game with heavy resolution-dependent rendering. The 4K Low preset at 137 FPS nearly matches 1440p High at 132 FPS, illustrating how settings can compensate for resolution increases.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The database lists nearest rivals for both the CPU and GPU based on average benchmark scores. For the AMD Ryzen 5 3600, the closest comparable processors include the Intel Core i7-1260P with a score of 17007, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 3600's average of 17035. The Intel Core i5-11400 scores 17067, also 0.2% higher, while the AMD EPYC 7573X scores 17070 with the same 0.2% delta. The AMD EPYC 7742 scores 16998, which is 0.2% lower. These deltas are negligible, meaning any of these CPUs would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the same GPU, since the game is not heavily CPU-bound at the tested settings.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D, the nearest rivals show more interesting differences. The AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT has an average score of 76904, which is 1.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D's 77712 score, meaning it would perform slightly better in synthetic benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.6% lower than the RTX 5090 D, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 2.1% lower, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, 2.4% lower. These deltas are all within a few percentage points, so in practice, any of these GPUs would deliver similar FPS in Control, likely within a few frames of the RTX 5090 D's results.

The practical takeaway is that this combo sits in a performance tier where minor CPU differences do not affect gameplay. Swapping the Ryzen 5 3600 for any of its nearest rivals would change the average FPS by less than 1%, which is imperceptible. Similarly, the GPU rivals are close enough that users with those alternatives would see nearly identical results, assuming the rest of the system is comparable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 83 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the test suite, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable 23 FPS margin. The data shows that all four presets at 4K are playable, with Low at 137 FPS, Medium at 108 FPS, and High at 96 FPS, but Ultra is the best choice for maximum visual fidelity while maintaining smooth performance.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 124 FPS. This is 64 FPS above the 60 FPS threshold, providing ample headroom for high refresh rate displays. The other presets all exceed this average as well: Low at 156 FPS, Medium at 137 FPS, and High at 132 FPS. Since Ultra remains well above 60 FPS, there is no reason to sacrifice visual quality at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra again emerges as the best settings, averaging 138 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, making the system capable of driving 144 Hz or even higher refresh rate monitors without dropping below playable levels. The minimum recorded FPS at 1080p Medium is 128, and since Ultra's average is 138, its minimum is likely similar or slightly lower, but still far above 60 FPS. All presets at 1080p are playable, with Low at 171 FPS, Medium at 151 FPS, and High at 145 FPS.

The Verdict

The verdict from the recorded data is unambiguous: this PC can run Control at every resolution and settings combination tested, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margin. At 3840x2160, the verdict lists all four presets as playable, with Ultra being the best settings at 83 FPS average. The margin at 4K Ultra is 23 FPS, which means even demanding scenes with heavy particle effects or physics calculations should remain smooth.

At 2560x1440, the verdict similarly lists all presets as playable, with Ultra at 124 FPS average. This is a 64 FPS margin over the threshold, giving the user flexibility to enable any settings combination or use adaptive sync technologies without concern. The minimum recorded at Medium is 117 FPS, so even the worst-case frame drops stay far above 60 FPS.

At 1920x1080, the verdict again includes all presets as playable, with Ultra at 138 FPS average. The margin here is 78 FPS, making this resolution ideal for high refresh rate gaming. The system could easily push beyond 144 FPS with lower settings, as the Low preset at 171 FPS demonstrates. In short, the hardware is overkill for Control, and the only limiting factor would be the display's refresh rate, not the system's performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest recorded average is 171 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the 3840x2160 Ultra preset averages 83 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: How much faster is 1080p Ultra compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The 1080p Ultra average is 138 FPS, while 4K Ultra averages 83 FPS, a difference of 55 FPS.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tests?

A: The lowest minimum FPS is 92 at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. Other presets and resolutions did not have recorded minimum values.

Q: Are there any settings where the average FPS drops below 60?

A: No. Every tested preset at every resolution averages at least 83 FPS, which is the lowest recorded average (4K Ultra).

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

A: The Ryzen 5 3600 scores 17035, while the closest rival, the Intel Core i7-1260P, scores 17007, a difference of 0.2%.

How This Combo Ranks

The database ranks this combination as 340 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 9.1% of all configurations. This rank reflects the GPU's dominant contribution, as the RTX 5090 D sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 3600 is in the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS: even at 4K Ultra, the system maintains 83 FPS average, which is far above what most combos can achieve at that resolution.

The rank of 340 out of 3720 means that 3380 other combos perform worse, and only 339 perform better. Given that the RTX 5090 D is a top-tier GPU, the limiting factor in this rank is the CPU, which is mid-range by modern standards. However, since Control is not heavily CPU-dependent at these settings, the combo still lands in the top percentile. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-11400, would likely produce a similar rank if paired with the same GPU, as the benchmark score differences are under 1%. The GPU's nearest rivals, like the RX 6650M XT, would also yield comparable ranks, all within a few percentage points of performance.

In practical terms, this rank confirms that the system is more than sufficient for Control. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared at every setting, and the 4K Ultra average of 83 FPS puts this combo in a position where users can prioritize visual quality over frame rate without compromise. The only scenarios where this combo would fall behind are those involving higher refresh rates above 144 Hz at 4K, but even then, the Low preset at 4K averages 137 FPS, making it viable for many high refresh displays.