Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is an exceptionally high-end combination for running Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The benchmark data indicates that this pairing delivers far more performance than the game requires at its maximum settings, even at the highest resolution tested. The measured FPS figures across all resolutions and presets consistently exceed the playable threshold of 60 FPS, positioning this combo as an overkill solution for smooth, high-refresh-rate gameplay in this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS data, this system can run Control at the highest possible preset — Ultra — while maintaining a comfortable margin above 60 FPS at every resolution tested. The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra in all cases, with the following average FPS at that setting:

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra at 76 FPS average.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra at 113 FPS average.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra at 149 FPS average.

The performance headroom is substantial. At 4K, even the Ultra preset leaves a 16 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, while at 1440p and 1080p, the buffer expands to 53 and 89 FPS respectively. There is no resolution or preset combination in the data that falls below 60 FPS, meaning the system is never constrained by the game's demands. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the data suggests that dropping to High or Medium settings at 1080p could push frame rates toward 200 FPS, but the Ultra preset already provides a smooth experience on standard 60Hz displays and most 144Hz panels.

How This Combo Ranks

The benchmark database places this specific CPU-GPU combination at rank 143 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the top 3.8% of all tested configurations, a strong showing that reflects the raw power of both components. The ranking is a composite measure, and the data shows that the GPU is the primary driver here, as the RTX 4090 sits at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 5 7400F is at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

In terms of peer comparisons, the CPU's nearest rivals in overall benchmark scores include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% ahead), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% behind). These are all close scores, indicating the 7400F is a mid-to-high-tier processor. The GPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (0% delta), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (0.3% ahead), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (2.9% behind). The RTX 4090 clearly dominates its immediate rivals, and its 88th percentile ranking underscores its status as a flagship-class part. The combination rank of 143 suggests that while both components are individually strong, the pairing is particularly effective for this game, likely due to the game's moderate CPU demands allowing the GPU to stretch its legs.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data is comprehensive, covering three resolutions and four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). Here is the full breakdown:

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 139 FPS average (no min/max data).
• Medium: 99 FPS average, with minimum 84 and maximum 114 FPS.
• High: 88 FPS average (no min/max data).
• Ultra: 76 FPS average (no min/max data).

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 206 FPS average (no min/max data).
• Medium: 146 FPS average, with minimum 124 and maximum 168 FPS.
• High: 130 FPS average (no min/max data).
• Ultra: 113 FPS average (no min/max data).

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 246 FPS average (no min/max data).
• Medium: 194 FPS average, with minimum 165 and maximum 223 FPS.
• High: 172 FPS average (no min/max data).
• Ultra: 149 FPS average (no min/max data).

The only preset with min/max data is Medium, which shows a consistent pattern: the minimum FPS is roughly 15% lower than the average, and the maximum is roughly 15% higher. This suggests stable frame pacing without severe dips. The scaling from 4K to 1080p is consistent — for example, at Ultra, FPS increases from 76 to 113 to 149 as resolution drops, representing a 48% jump from 4K to 1440p and a 32% jump from 1440p to 1080p. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the frame rate increases disproportionately when pixel count drops.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 76 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is 16 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the highest setting tested and is fully playable, with an average of 113 FPS at 2560x1440. This leaves ample headroom for consistent frame delivery.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra settings, average FPS drops from 149 at 1920x1080 to 76 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 73 FPS or roughly 49% of the 1080p score.

Q: Are there any settings or resolutions where the system drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every measured combination in the data — all four settings at all three resolutions — reports an average FPS above 60. The lowest recorded average is 76 FPS at 4K Ultra.

Q: Does the RTX 4090's performance ranking align with its in-game results here?

A: The GPU sits at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, and the in-game data confirms this, as the system ranks 143rd out of 3720 combos. The high frame rates across all resolutions are consistent with a top-tier GPU.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data suggests not. Frame rates scale consistently with resolution, increasing by 48-49% when moving from 4K to 1440p and by 31-32% from 1440p to 1080p. This GPU-bound scaling pattern indicates the CPU is not limiting performance at any tested setting.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Control. The scaling of FPS across resolutions is the key indicator: as resolution drops, the frame rate increases significantly. At High settings, FPS goes from 88 at 4K to 130 at 1440p and 172 at 1080p. This pattern — where lower pixel counts yield disproportionately higher frame rates — is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario. The GPU is clearly the dominant component at all three resolutions, as the RTX 4090's raw rasterization power is what drives these numbers.

The CPU's role becomes more relevant at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. At 1080p, the system reaches 246 FPS at Low settings, which is a very high frame rate that demands solid CPU throughput to feed the GPU. The Ryzen 5 7400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is sufficient for this task, as evidenced by the lack of any plateau in FPS gains when moving from 1440p to 1080p. The percentage gains are nearly identical across settings — for example, at Ultra, the jump from 1440p to 1080p is 31.9%, while at Medium it is 32.9%. This consistency indicates that the CPU is not introducing a bottleneck even at the highest frame rates.

At 4K, the GPU is unquestionably the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 63 FPS (139 vs 76), while at 1080p the same settings gap is 97 FPS (246 vs 149). This larger absolute gap at lower resolution suggests that the CPU can push more frames when the GPU is less taxed, but the GPU's performance ceiling at 4K is what caps the maximum frame rate. For this game, the data indicates that the RTX 4090 is the component that matters most at 4K, while the Ryzen 5 7400F provides adequate support without becoming a constraint at 1440p or 1080p.

The Verdict

This system can run Control with maximum settings at every resolution tested, according to the verdict data. At 3840x2160, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are listed as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 76 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra achieving 113 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 149 FPS. The playable threshold of 60 FPS is cleared by a wide margin in every scenario.

The practical conclusion is that this PC is more than capable of running Control flawlessly. At 4K Ultra, the 76 FPS average means it can handle a 60Hz display with ease and even push a 75Hz or entry-level 120Hz monitor. At 1440p and 1080p, the frame rates are high enough for competitive or high-refresh-rate gaming, with 113 and 149 FPS respectively at Ultra. The data shows no weak points — there is no setting, resolution, or preset where the system fails to deliver a smooth experience. For anyone owning this combination, the only limitation would be the refresh rate of their display, not the hardware. This is a definitive "yes" for running Control at its best.