Control

The benchmark results put this platform in the 88th percentile of all GPU results. This is an extremely capable of running Control, but the actual performance in terms of measured average FPS shows a very interesting pattern. The system ranks in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, and the measured FPS data confirms that the pairing is strong, though the game's demands scale significantly with resolution. The data shows that this PC handles the game smoothly across all test settings, with the 1920x1080 resolution delivering the highest frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7600 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 reveals a consistent performance hierarchy across all tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the average frame rates range from 149 FPS at Ultra settings to 261 FPS at Low settings. The Medium preset at this resolution delivers an average of 194 FPS, with a minimum of 165 FPS and a maximum of 223 FPS. The High preset averages 172 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never challenged, with even the most demanding preset staying well above the playable threshold of 60 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, the average frame rates remain very high. The Ultra preset yields an average of 113 FPS, while High settings average 130 FPS. Medium settings at this resolution produce an average of 146 FPS, with a minimum of 124 FPS and a maximum of 168 FPS. The Low preset pushes the average up to 206 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p shows a clear reduction in performance, but the system remains far from any playability concerns.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 76 FPS, which is still above the 60 FPS threshold. High settings at 4K average 88 FPS, while Medium settings average 99 FPS, with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS. The Low preset at 4K produces an average of 139 FPS. Notably, the 4K Ultra result of 76 FPS is the lowest average recorded in the entire dataset, but it still clears the playable threshold with a 16 FPS margin.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings that stay at or above 60 FPS are the Ultra preset, which achieves an average of 149 FPS. This is the most demanding preset available, delivering a high margin above the threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best option, with an average of 113 FPS. The performance at this resolution is still strong enough to use the highest quality settings without concern.

For 3840x2160, the Ultra preset is the best settings choice, achieving an average of 76 FPS. This is the most demanding resolution and preset combination tested, but the system still maintains a comfortable buffer above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The data shows that at every resolution, the Ultra preset is the recommended setting, as it is the highest quality option while still delivering playable frame rates.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, based on average benchmark scores, provide context for its CPU-level performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average score of 26274, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7600's average score of 26324. The AMD Ryzen 7 7435HS scores 26402, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i9-11900KF scores 26212, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, a 0.5% difference. These deltas are all within a narrow band, meaning any of these CPUs would behave nearly identically in terms of overall benchmark performance.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average benchmark score of 60347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60, with an average score of 60326 and a 0% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, with a score of 60140 and a 0.3% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.9% lower. The proximity of these scores suggests that the Intel Arc Pro A60 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 would produce very similar frame rates in this game, while the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M might offer slightly better performance and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 slightly worse.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at all tested resolutions and presets. The verdict by resolution is clear: at 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 149 FPS. At 2560x1440, all settings are also playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 113 FPS. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset remains playable, with an average of 76 FPS.

The data shows that this system clears the 60 FPS playability threshold at every resolution, even with the most demanding settings. The lowest average frame rate recorded is 76 FPS at 4K Ultra, which is still 16 FPS above the threshold. There is no scenario in the measured data where this system falls below 60 FPS. The system delivers a playable experience across the board, with the highest quality settings available at every resolution.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets reveals which component matters more for this game. At 1920x1080, the GPU is heavily utilized, with the Ultra preset averaging 149 FPS and the Low preset averaging 261 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 112 FPS, showing that the GPU has significant headroom. As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset drops to 113 FPS, a 36 FPS reduction from 1080p. This indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset averages 76 FPS, which is a 37 FPS drop from 1440p. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is nearly identical to the scaling from 1080p to 1440p, suggesting that the GPU is the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions. The CPU's role is less pronounced in the data, as the frame rates remain high even at 1080p, where CPU overhead is typically more relevant. The measured FPS at 1080p Ultra of 149 FPS indicates that the CPU is not bottlenecking the system, as the frame rate is still very high.

The preset scaling also shows the GPU's importance. At 4K, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average FPS from 139 to 76, a 63 FPS difference. At 1440p, the same preset change reduces the average from 206 to 113, a 93 FPS difference. At 1080p, the difference is 112 FPS. This pattern demonstrates that as resolution increases, the GPU's workload grows, and the CPU's influence on frame rates diminishes. The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant component for this game, especially at 1440p and 4K, while the CPU provides sufficient performance to keep up at all resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings?

A: Yes, the average FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings is 130 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1920x1080 with Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings is 165 FPS.

Q: Which CPU is closest in performance to the AMD Ryzen 5 7600?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX has an average score of 26274, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 5 7600's average score of 26324, making it the closest rival.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded in the entire dataset?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 261 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 3840x2160?

A: Yes, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 achieves an average of 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold.