Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Measured data across three resolutions shows this combination consistently clears the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at the most demanding preset. At 4K Ultra, the system produces an average of 75.4 FPS, while dropping to 1440p and 1080p pushes frame rates to 113.2 and 149.3 FPS respectively. This places the combo at rank 164 out of 3720 tested configurations, indicating top-tier capability for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that this hardware combination can run Control at the highest preset at every tested resolution while staying above 60 FPS. There is no need to compromise on visual quality with this pairing.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the Ultra preset delivers an average of 75.4 FPS. This is the most demanding setting available, and the system still maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset runs at 87.9 FPS, Medium at 100.8 FPS, and Low at 139.8 FPS. All settings are playable, but Ultra is the recommended choice since it clears the threshold with room to spare.

Moving to 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset achieves 113.2 FPS average. This is a significant jump from 4K, showing that the resolution scaling benefits this combo substantially. High runs at 133.8 FPS, Medium at 146.4 FPS, and Low at 198.9 FPS. The Ultra setting remains the best option, offering the full graphical experience at nearly double the 60 FPS baseline.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset reaches 149.3 FPS average. This resolution shows the combo's headroom clearly: High runs at 175.7 FPS, Medium at 190.8 FPS, and Low at 219.3 FPS. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system is far from being constrained by either component, and Ultra is again the optimal preset for the best visual experience without any performance concerns.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 provide context for its CPU performance. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 20468, placing it at the 74th percentile among all CPUs. Its closest competitors include the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with an average score of 20454 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G at 20425 (0.2% delta), and the AMD EPYC 9454P at 20422 (0.2% delta). The AMD EPYC 7713 scores 20363, showing a 0.5% delta from the 5600. These close scores mean that swapping the 5600 for any of these alternatives would result in nearly identical CPU-bound behavior in Control.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals show very tight clustering: the Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140 (0.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896 (-2.5% delta). The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, representing a 2.9% delta. These figures indicate that the RTX 4090's performance profile is closely matched by these alternatives, though the W6600M actually scores slightly higher in aggregate benchmarks.

Given the measured FPS data, the RTX 4090 is the dominant factor in this pairing. The CPU's nearest rivals would not alter the frame rates meaningfully, as the GPU provides the vast majority of rendering capability. Users with any of the listed rival GPUs would see similar performance, with the Radeon Pro W6600M potentially offering a marginal improvement in synthetic tests but not necessarily in Control specifically.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 75.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable preset at 1080p?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 achieves 149.3 FPS average, making it fully playable. All presets at this resolution exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 219.3 FPS and Medium at 190.8 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4090 compare to its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4090 scores 60347 on average benchmarks. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is essentially tied at 60326 (0% delta), while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 trails slightly at 60140 (0.3% delta).

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 5600 a bottleneck for the RTX 4090 in this game?

A: The data indicates no bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p Ultra, the combo still achieves 149.3 FPS, and at 4K Ultra it maintains 75.4 FPS. The CPU's nearest rivals show deltas under 0.5%, meaning the 5600 is performing at a level consistent with comparable processors.

Q: What settings are playable at 1440p?

A: All four presets are playable at 2560x1440. Ultra runs at 113.2 FPS, High at 133.8 FPS, Medium at 146.4 FPS, and Low at 198.9 FPS. The Ultra preset is the best choice as it stays well above 60 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 164th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 4.4% of all configurations tested for this game.

The Verdict

This PC can absolutely run Control at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings at all three resolutions are playable, with the lowest average FPS being 75.4 at 4K Ultra. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared by a wide margin in every scenario.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers 75.4 FPS, which is 25.7% above the 60 FPS target. This means users can enable the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The 1440p resolution shows even more headroom, with Ultra running at 113.2 FPS — nearly double the threshold. At 1080p, the Ultra preset reaches 149.3 FPS, indicating that the system is far from its limits at this resolution.

The data strongly supports the conclusion that this is a premium configuration for Control. The combination of the Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4090 provides consistent, high-refresh-rate gameplay across the board. There are no scenarios where the user would need to reduce settings below Ultra to maintain playability. For gamers with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results offer ample performance to take advantage of displays beyond 60 Hz.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals which component matters more in Control. At 1080p, the Ultra preset hits 149.3 FPS, while at 4K Ultra it drops to 75.4 FPS. This represents a 49.5% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 4K, which is a strong indicator that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The GPU's raw rendering power determines the ceiling at 4K, where the RTX 4090's 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth come into play.

However, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates reach 219.3 FPS on Low settings, suggesting that the Ryzen 5 5600's single-thread performance — evidenced by its 3dmark single-thread score of 882 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2584 — is sufficient to feed the GPU without creating a bottleneck. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.40 GHz boost clock handles the game's physics and AI workloads effectively.

The preset scaling provides additional insight. At 4K, moving from Low (139.8 FPS) to Ultra (75.4 FPS) reduces performance by 46.1%. At 1080p, the same preset change drops from 219.3 FPS to 149.3 FPS, a 31.9% reduction. This differential confirms that the GPU is more heavily taxed at higher resolutions and presets, while the CPU maintains consistent performance across settings. The data suggests that for Control, the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, while the CPU becomes relatively more important at 1080p, though neither component falls below acceptable thresholds.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination ranks 164th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the top 4.4% of all configurations evaluated, which is a strong showing given that the CPU is a mid-range 2022 part while the GPU is a flagship 2022 component.

The CPU's percentile rank of 74 among all CPUs indicates that the Ryzen 5 5600 is above average, but not top-tier. Its nearest rivals — the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, AMD Ryzen 5 8500G, and AMD EPYC 9454P — all score within 0.2% of the 5600's average benchmark score of 20468. This suggests that the CPU is not a differentiator in this ranking; the GPU carries the load.

The GPU's percentile rank of 88 among all GPUs is more significant. The RTX 4090's average benchmark score of 60347 places it well above the median, and its nearest rivals are within a narrow band of -2.5% to +2.9%. The high GPU percentile, combined with the measured FPS data, indicates that the RTX 4090 is the primary reason this combo ranks so highly. The rank of 164 out of 3720 reflects a system that delivers exceptional performance in Control, even though the CPU is not a top-tier part. The data confirms that this pairing is optimized for high-resolution, high-fidelity gaming, with the GPU providing the bulk of the performance headroom.