Control

This AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 pairing delivers overwhelming performance in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data shows that this combination is capable of running the game at maximum settings with frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution. Across all resolutions and presets, the average frame rates are consistently high, making this a straightforward recommendation for gamers seeking maxed-out visuals with headroom to spare.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the results are exceptionally high. With Low settings, the average frame rate reaches 247 FPS. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 198 FPS, with a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 228 FPS. High settings produce an average of 176 FPS, while Ultra settings still manage a robust 153 FPS average. These figures indicate that at 1080p, the system is heavily unconstrained, with even the most demanding preset leaving significant performance on the table.

At 2560x1440, the scaling follows a predictable pattern. The Low preset yields an average of 211 FPS. Medium settings average 150 FPS, with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS. High settings deliver 133 FPS on average, and Ultra settings still produce an average of 116 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a roughly 20-25% reduction in average frame rates across the board, but the absolute numbers remain far above the 60 FPS threshold. The minimum FPS figures at Medium settings suggest that even the most intense scenes stay well within a smooth range.

The 4K data at 3840x2160 shows the most demanding workload, but the system still excels. Low settings achieve an average of 142 FPS. Medium settings average 101 FPS, with a minimum of 86 FPS and a maximum of 116 FPS. High settings produce a 90 FPS average, while Ultra settings still maintain an average of 78 FPS. Notably, the gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 64 FPS, which is a substantial range but highlights that even the lowest preset offers a playable experience. The minimum FPS of 86 at Medium settings is particularly impressive, suggesting that frame pacing remains stable under load.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context on what other hardware would behave similarly. For the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, the closest comparable processors include the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, which scores 0.2% higher on average. The Intel Core i7-11850H and Intel Core i7-13620H are also nearby, with scores 0.3% and 0.4% higher respectively. The AMD EPYC 9474F is slightly behind at -0.4%. What this means in practice is that any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 5090 would yield nearly identical frame rates in Control, as the game's CPU demands are easily satisfied by any of these chips. The performance deltas are negligible, so users with these alternatives should not expect any meaningful difference in gameplay.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, which scores 0.3% higher, and the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB at 0.6% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is 1.1% behind, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X is 1.4% ahead. These deltas are small enough that the frame rates in Control would be virtually indistinguishable among these GPUs. It is notably the Tesla P100 cards are professional-grade hardware, not typical consumer gaming GPUs, but the benchmark scores indicate they would provide similar raw performance in this title. The RX 6850M XT being a mobile part is interesting, as its closeness in score suggests that laptop users with that GPU could expect comparable results to this desktop configuration.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The data shows an average of 78 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The verdict confirms that Ultra is the best settings option at 4K.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves?

A: The highest recorded average is 247 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the fastest preset across all tested resolutions.

Q: How does the system perform at 1440p with Medium settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the average FPS is 150, with a minimum of 127 FPS and a maximum of 172 FPS. This indicates a very smooth experience with no risk of dropping near the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: Is there a resolution where this setup struggles to maintain 60 FPS?

A: No. At every resolution and preset combination, the average FPS is above 60. The lowest average recorded is 78 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is still comfortably above the playable threshold.

Q: Does the RTX 5090's performance in Control vary significantly with settings?

A: Yes, but the variation is manageable. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is 64 FPS on average (142 vs 78). At 1080p, the gap is 94 FPS (247 vs 153). The system remains playable regardless of the preset chosen.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations for Control?

A: The combo ranks 111th out of 3720 tested combinations. This places it in the top 3% of all systems tested for this game, indicating exceptional performance.

The Verdict

This system can unequivocally run Control at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable at each resolution. The best settings at 3840x2160 are Ultra with an average of 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, Ultra is also the best choice, delivering a 116 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce a 153 FPS average. Since the playable threshold is 60 FPS, this configuration clears it with significant margin in all scenarios. For users with high-refresh-rate monitors, the 1080p and 1440p results are particularly strong, with even Ultra presets exceeding 100 FPS. At 4K, the system offers a fully playable experience at maximum settings, though users seeking triple-digit frame rates at that resolution would need to drop to High or Medium settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals an interesting dynamic between the CPU and GPU in this game. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a solid mid-range processor that ranks in the 77th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.4% in benchmark scores, indicating that CPU performance is not a limiting factor here. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, however, is a flagship GPU ranking in the 92nd percentile, and its performance dwarfs the CPU's relative standing.

When examining the frame rate scaling between resolutions, it becomes clear that the GPU is the primary driver of performance. Moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces average FPS by roughly 20-30% across settings, and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it by another 30-40%. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario. The CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system hits 247 FPS, which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding frames at a very high rate. However, the fact that 1080p Ultra produces 153 FPS versus 247 FPS on Low indicates that the GPU's workload at higher presets is the bottleneck, not the CPU.

At higher resolutions, the GPU's dominance is even more pronounced. The 4K results show a 64 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, while the 1080p results show a 94 FPS spread. This widening gap at lower resolutions suggests that as the GPU becomes less stressed, the CPU's ability to maintain high frame rates becomes more relevant. Overall, the RTX 5090 is clearly the star of this pairing, with the Ryzen 5 8400F providing sufficient support without becoming a significant constraint.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of all tested combinations for Control, this system ranks 111th out of 3720 configurations. This top-tier placement is driven primarily by the RTX 5090's exceptional performance, as the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs is the standout statistic. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking is respectable but less remarkable. The combination of a high-end GPU with a mid-range CPU proves effective in this title, as the game's demands are more heavily weighted toward graphics processing. The rank of 111 out of 3720 means that only 110 combinations performed better, which likely consist of systems with even more powerful CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs. However, the practical difference in frame rates is minimal, given that this configuration already exceeds 78 FPS at 4K Ultra. For gamers prioritizing visual fidelity and high refresh rates, this combo delivers results that are indistinguishable from near-top-tier systems in real-world gameplay.