Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a benchmark profile in Control that is defined by extreme headroom. The data set, which is measured rather than estimated, places this combination at rank 103 out of 3,720 tested combos for this title, placing it in the top percentile of all systems evaluated. Across every resolution and preset combination, the average frame rate clears the 60 FPS playability threshold, often by a substantial margin. The analysis below breaks down the specific scaling behaviors, component roles, and optimal settings derived strictly from the measured FPS tables and hardware benchmark scores.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 103rd out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control, which places it comfortably within the top 3% of all systems benchmarked for this game. This rank reflects the aggregate performance across all resolutions and presets, and the data shows that the pairing is heavily GPU-limited at higher settings. The CPU, AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, holds a percentile rank of 75 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 21,771. The GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, holds a much higher percentile rank of 92 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842.

The delta between the CPU and GPU percentile positions is telling. In Control, a title that scales strongly with GPU throughput, the RTX 5090’s dominance drives the combo’s high overall rank. The Ryzen 5 5600X, while not a bottleneck in most scenarios, provides a solid foundation. The measured FPS data confirms this: at 1920x1080 with Low settings, where CPU overhead is most likely to surface, the combo still produces 226.8 FPS average. That figure is not constrained by the CPU’s single-thread performance, which scores 917 in 3dmark single-thread and 1,541 in Cinebench R23 single-core. The rank of 103 out of 3,720 is a strong indicator that this system is built for high-refresh-rate play at any resolution, but the specific scaling between resolutions reveals where the GPU’s raw power is most impactful.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions and presets clarifies the division of labor between the Ryzen 5 5600X and the RTX 5090. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low (226.8 FPS) and Ultra (158.9 FPS) is 67.9 FPS, or roughly 30% lower performance at the highest preset. This gap is primarily driven by GPU workload, as the CPU has ample headroom with 6 cores and 12 threads. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 158.9 to 116.6, a 26.6% reduction. This is a classic GPU-bound scaling pattern, since the resolution increase raises pixel throughput demands without significantly changing CPU load.

The GPU’s role becomes even more pronounced at 3840x2160. At Ultra, the average FPS falls to 82, which is 48.4% lower than the 1080p Ultra figure. The RTX 5090’s memory bandwidth of 1.79 TB/s and 32 GB of GDDR7 memory are the key enablers here, but the data shows that even this flagship GPU sees a substantial frame rate penalty at 4K Ultra. Conversely, the CPU’s role is best observed at Low settings. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo hits 226.8 FPS, while at 3840x2160 Low it hits 147.1 FPS. The 1080p Low result is likely close to the CPU’s maximum frame delivery capability, given the Ryzen 5 5600X’s 3dmark 2-thread score of 1,793 and passmark single-thread score of 3,364. The scaling from 1080p Low to 1440p Low (207 FPS) and 4K Low (147.1 FPS) shows that the GPU is still the limiting factor even at the lowest settings, as the pixel count increases.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 226.8 FPS, Medium drops to 197.8 FPS, High to 179.2 FPS, and Ultra to 158.9 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 67.9 FPS, indicating a smooth and predictable scaling curve. Every preset at 1080p is far above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the lowest average (Ultra) still being 2.6 times higher than the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values remain very high. Low settings yield 207 FPS, Medium 153.9 FPS, High 136.3 FPS, and Ultra 116.6 FPS. The drop from Low to Medium is 53.1 FPS, which is the largest single-step reduction at this resolution. This suggests that Medium settings introduce a significant GPU workload increase, likely due to more complex shading and texture filtering. The Ultra preset at 1440p still maintains 116.6 FPS, which is 94.3% higher than the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limits become more apparent. Low settings average 147.1 FPS, Medium 102.5 FPS, High 91.7 FPS, and Ultra 82 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 44.3% reduction, from 147.1 to 82 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the combo stays above 60 FPS by 22 FPS, leaving room for demanding scenes. The min and max FPS values are not provided in the data set, so the analysis relies strictly on average FPS, which shows consistent playability.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware might behave similarly in this combo. For the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, the closest match is the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, with an average benchmark score of 21,749 and a delta of 0.1% (meaning the 5600X is 0.1% faster). Other close rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U (score 21,874, delta -0.5%), the Intel Core i7-11700 (score 21,891, delta -0.5%), and the AMD EPYC 9554P (score 21,899, delta -0.6%). These CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, though the 5600X’s 3dmark max-thread score of 5,588 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 11,838 suggest it holds its own against these alternatives.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, with an average score of 79,605 and a delta of 0.3%. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79,396 (delta 0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78,940 (delta 1.1%), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959 (delta -1.4%). These GPUs are not direct consumer equivalents, but they indicate the performance envelope. The RTX 5090’s passmark G3D score of 39,650 and 3dmark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 show that it is in a class of its own, with the nearest rivals trailing by small margins. In practice, swapping the 5600X for any of its listed rivals would change FPS by less than 1%, while swapping the RTX 5090 for a rival would change FPS by roughly 1% or less, based on the deltaPct values.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 158.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset, and it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold. Lower presets offer higher frame rates, but there is no need to sacrifice visual quality given the headroom.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, with an average of 116.6 FPS. The gap between Ultra and High (116.6 vs 136.3 FPS) is 19.7 FPS, but Ultra still provides a smooth experience. The data shows that Medium (153.9 FPS) and Low (207 FPS) are available for higher refresh rates, but Ultra is the most demanding preset that remains comfortably playable.

At 3840x2160, Ultra also holds up, with an average of 82 FPS. This is 22 FPS above the playability threshold. The High preset (91.7 FPS) and Medium (102.5 FPS) offer more margin, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum visual fidelity, as it stays above 60 FPS. Low settings (147.1 FPS) are only necessary if the user prioritizes extremely high frame rates over visuals, but the data indicates that Ultra is the sweet spot for 4K.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 82 FPS, which is 22 FPS above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combo?

A: The highest average is 226.8 FPS, recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The lowest average is 82 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X is 0.1% faster than the AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, and it is 0.5% slower than the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U and Intel Core i7-11700. The differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: Does the GPU bottleneck the CPU at any resolution?

A: The data shows GPU-bound behavior at all resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo hits 226.8 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s limit, but the GPU still scales FPS down as resolution increases, indicating it is the primary limiter.

Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 103rd out of 3,720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the top 3% of all systems.

Q: Is there a preset at any resolution that falls below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every resolution and preset combination in the measured data set exceeds 60 FPS. The lowest average FPS is 82 at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600X + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 can run Control at every tested resolution and preset. The verdict by resolution confirms that all settings are playable: at 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with the best setting being Ultra at 82 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all settings are playable, with Ultra delivering 116.6 FPS average. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra delivering 158.9 FPS average. The 60 FPS threshold is cleared by a wide margin in every scenario, and even the most demanding 4K Ultra preset leaves 22 FPS of headroom. This system is not just capable of running Control; it is overqualified, offering high-refresh-rate performance at 1080p and 1440p, and smooth 60+ FPS at 4K with maximum settings.