Control

The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 produces a dataset that is almost entirely GPU-bound, as the measured frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings. At every tested configuration, the average FPS exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating that this combination is exceptionally well-suited for running Control. The data shows a system that does not merely meet requirements but overwhelms them, leaving a significant performance headroom across all scenarios.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and presets. At 3840x2160, the average frame rates range from a low of 77.5 FPS on Ultra settings to a high of 137.7 FPS on Low settings. The High preset delivers 85.8 FPS, while the Medium preset produces 101 FPS. This indicates that even at the most demanding 4K Ultra setting, the system maintains a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales up considerably. The Ultra preset averages 112 FPS, while High reaches 132.8 FPS. Medium and Low settings produce 145.3 FPS and 209.6 FPS respectively. The jump from 4K to 1440p shows an average improvement of roughly 44% across all presets, demonstrating the GPU’s strong scaling with reduced pixel count.

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates its peak performance. The Ultra preset averages 149.4 FPS, High averages 172.4 FPS, and Medium reaches 196.7 FPS. The Low preset achieves an impressive 255.2 FPS. This resolution shows the least variability between presets, with a difference of only 105.8 FPS between Low and Ultra, compared to a 60.2 FPS difference at 4K. This suggests that at 1080p, the CPU begins to exert a more noticeable influence on the upper bounds of performance. All twelve data points, spanning three resolutions and four quality presets, remain far above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with no individual measurement falling below 77.5 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame field places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 136 out of 3720 tested combinations. This percentile position indicates that the Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 4090 combination is in the top 3.7% of all tested configurations for Control. The rank reflects a system that outperforms the vast majority of alternatives, though it does not sit at the absolute apex of the ranking table.

This high rank is primarily driven by the RTX 4090’s exceptional rasterization performance, as the GPU’s avgBenchmarkScore of 60347 places it in the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The CPU contributes to this ranking through its solid multi-threaded performance, with an avgBenchmarkScore of 24964 putting it in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a mid-range-to-high CPU creates a system that excels in GPU-bound scenarios like Control. The data suggests that the ranking could be even higher with a more powerful CPU, but the current configuration still achieves an elite standing among the 3720 tested combos.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU across different resolutions. At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant bottleneck, as evidenced by the substantial frame rate drop from Low to Ultra settings. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 60.2 FPS, representing a 43.7% reduction in performance. This indicates that the RTX 4090 is working at near-full capacity at this resolution, with the CPU having minimal impact on the final frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the GPU remains the primary constraint, but the CPU’s role becomes slightly more apparent. The performance gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 97.6 FPS, a 46.6% reduction. This larger absolute difference suggests that the CPU is able to feed the GPU more effectively at this resolution, allowing the graphics card to stretch its legs further. The scaling from 4K to 1440p at the same preset shows an average increase of 44%, which is consistent with the pixel count reduction of 56%, indicating that the GPU is still the limiting factor.

At 1920x1080, the CPU’s influence becomes more pronounced. The difference between Low and Ultra settings is 105.8 FPS, which represents a 41.4% reduction. However, the absolute frame rates are so high that the CPU’s single-threaded performance likely caps the maximum achievable FPS. The Ryzen 5 7500F’s 3DMark single-thread score of 974 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218 are sufficient to drive the RTX 4090 to 255.2 FPS at Low settings, but further increases would require a faster CPU. The data indicates that across all resolutions, the GPU is the dominant factor, but the CPU becomes increasingly relevant as resolution decreases.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K Ultra settings above 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 77.5 FPS, which is 29.2% above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable at 1080p with this combination?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 255.2 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Ultra preset at this resolution still delivers 149.4 FPS.

Q: How does the performance scale between 4K and 1440p at the same settings?

A: At High settings, the frame rate increases from 85.8 FPS at 3840x2160 to 132.8 FPS at 2560x1440, representing a 54.8% improvement. At Ultra settings, it goes from 77.5 FPS to 112 FPS, a 44.5% increase.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 1440p?

A: The data suggests the GPU is more important, as the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra settings at 2560x1440 is 97.6 FPS, indicating that reducing graphical quality significantly boosts performance.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded across all tested settings?

A: The lowest average FPS is 77.5 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 136th out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 3.7% of all tested systems.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware might deliver similar performance. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, the closest rivals are the Intel Core i7-11850H with an average score of 24935 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with a score of 25005 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-13620H with a score of 24911 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core 5 210H with a score of 24872 (0.4% lower). These CPUs are all within a narrow performance band of the 7500F, meaning any of them would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the RTX 4090.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, the nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 with an average score of 60326 (0% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 with a score of 60140 (0.3% lower), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M with a score of 61896 (2.5% higher), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 with a score of 58657 (2.9% lower). These GPU alternatives would produce very similar performance in Control, with the W6600M being slightly faster and the PRO V710 being slightly slower. A system using any of these CPUs paired with any of these GPUs would likely achieve frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured values, keeping the combination firmly above the 60 FPS threshold at all resolutions and presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 77.5 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, and it still maintains a 29.2% buffer above the playable threshold. The High preset at 85.8 FPS and Medium at 101 FPS are also viable, but Ultra provides the best visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are again the best choice, with an average of 112 FPS. This represents a 86.7% improvement over the 60 FPS threshold, providing ample headroom for demanding scenes. The High preset at 132.8 FPS and Medium at 145.3 FPS offer even higher frame rates, but Ultra remains well within the playable range.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings deliver an average of 149.4 FPS, which is 149% above the 60 FPS threshold. This is the recommended configuration for this resolution, as it provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate that exceeds the refresh rate of most standard monitors. The data shows that at all three resolutions, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice, as it never drops below 77.5 FPS and provides the best visual experience.

The Verdict

The data conclusively demonstrates that this PC can run Control at the highest quality settings across all tested resolutions. The verdictByResolution field confirms that Ultra settings are playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080, with average frame rates of 77.5 FPS, 112 FPS, and 149.4 FPS respectively. Every single measured configuration, from 4K Ultra to 1080p Low, clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a significant margin.

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 proves to be an exceptionally capable pairing for Control. The GPU’s dominance ensures that even the most demanding settings are handled with ease, while the CPU provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions. The rank of 136 out of 3720 combos underscores the elite status of this configuration. For any user seeking to play Control at maximum settings with high frame rates, this system delivers across the board, with no compromises required at any resolution or quality level.