Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control, with the GPU clearly dominating the performance picture. Measured data at every resolution and preset shows average FPS well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this pairing far more capable than what the CPU alone would suggest for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the combo produces its highest raw frame rates. The Low preset averages 203.7 FPS, while Medium reaches 180.5 FPS. High settings yield 175.4 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset holds an average of 158 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is roughly 45 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5090 has enough headroom to absorb the graphical load increases without dropping below triple-digit performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain extremely high but begin to show the expected scaling from the higher pixel count. Low settings average 188.2 FPS, Medium produces 150.9 FPS, and High delivers 137.4 FPS. Ultra settings at 1440p still maintain an average of 116 FPS, which is nearly double the playable threshold. The gap between Low and Ultra here is approximately 72 FPS, showing a slightly larger performance penalty from the highest presets compared to 1080p.

At 3840x2160, 4K resolution, the performance is still strong but shows the most significant drop-off. Low settings average 144.7 FPS, Medium drops to 106.1 FPS, and High comes in at 88.5 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 80.9 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is about 64 FPS, with each step up in settings costing a noticeable but manageable amount of performance.

No minimum or maximum FPS values were recorded in the measured data, so all analysis relies solely on average FPS figures. Across all three resolutions, the pattern is consistent: the RTX 5090 provides massive frame throughput, and the Ryzen 5 5500 does not appear to bottleneck the GPU in this game at any tested setting.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 158 FPS. There is no setting combination in the data that falls below the playable threshold; even the heaviest load at the lowest resolution is nearly three times the target frame rate.

For 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 116 FPS. The gap between Ultra and the next lower preset, High at 137.4 FPS, is about 21 FPS, but both are far beyond what is needed for smooth gameplay. Choosing Ultra at 1440p is the sensible pick since it delivers a definitive visual upgrade with no risk of dropping near 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best playable settings, averaging 80.9 FPS. This is the only resolution where the Ultra preset falls below 100 FPS, but it still clears the 60 FPS threshold by roughly 21 FPS. All four settings at 4K — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, so users with a 4K display can select Ultra without concern for performance dips.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 80.9 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All four settings at 4K are listed as playable in the verdict data.

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

A: The highest measured average is 203.7 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 with Low settings. Medium at 1080p is close behind at 180.5 FPS.

Q: Is there any resolution or preset where this PC falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every tested combination — from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra — maintains an average FPS above 60. The lowest recorded average is 80.9 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: How much performance is lost from Low to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low averages 188.2 FPS while Ultra averages 116 FPS. This represents a drop of approximately 72 FPS, or about 38% lower performance when moving to the highest preset.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 5500 bottleneck the RTX 5090 in this game?

A: The benchmark data shows no evidence of a CPU limitation. Even at 1080p Low, where CPU load typically matters most, the combo sustains over 200 FPS. The Ryzen 5 5500 ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, which is sufficient for this title.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 175.4 FPS. This provides a substantial margin over the 60 FPS playable threshold and is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 sits very close in average benchmark score to several processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 scores 19617, a delta of -0.1% from the Ryzen 5 5500's 19593 average. The Intel Core i5-12500 scores 19668, which is -0.4% different. The Intel Core i7-10700F scores 19499, a 0.5% difference, and the Intel Core i5-11600KF scores 19723, a -0.7% difference. In practice, all four of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance in Control, meaning the GPU remains the primary factor in frame rate differences.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842. Its nearest rivals show very small deltas: the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605 (0.3% difference), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 (0.6% difference), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940 (1.1% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959 (-1.4% difference). These GPUs would behave similarly in terms of raw compute, though the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are unique characteristics not shared by these rivals.

How This Combo Ranks

Among 3720 tested combinations for Control, this pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 165th. This places it in the top 4.4% of all tested combos, reflecting the overwhelming contribution of the RTX 5090. The rank is likely held back by the CPU's mid-range standing — the Ryzen 5 5500 ranks in the 73rd percentile among all CPUs, while the RTX 5090 ranks in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. The disparity between the two components means that pairing the 5090 with a higher-tier CPU would likely improve the combo's rank further, but the current position already indicates excellent performance for Control.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control with ease at every resolution and setting tested. The verdict data lists all four settings — High, Low, Medium, and Ultra — as playable at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the best setting is Ultra with an average of 158 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, averaging 116 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra remains the best setting with an average of 80.9 FPS.

The practical conclusion is straightforward: users with a 1080p or 1440p display can max out the game and enjoy frame rates well above 100 FPS. Even at 4K, the Ultra preset delivers an 80.9 FPS average, which is smooth for most players. The weakest point in the data — 4K Ultra at 80.9 FPS — still provides a cushion of about 21 FPS over the 60 FPS threshold. If the goal is to play Control without compromises, this combo delivers that at all resolutions. The only consideration is whether the Ryzen 5 5500 is an appropriate pairing for a flagship GPU like the RTX 5090 in other titles, but for this specific game, the data shows no meaningful bottleneck.