Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control, with the GPU clearly dominating the performance picture at every resolution tested. Data from the measured FPS table shows that all four settings presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold at 1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160. The RTX 4090’s raw compute power, reflected in its 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 88th percentile ranking among all GPUs, ensures that even the most demanding Ultra preset at 4K maintains an average of 76.1 FPS. This pairing sits at rank 163 out of 3,720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 4.4% of all configurations in the database for this title.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76.1, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a comfortable margin. The verdict data confirms Ultra is listed as a playable setting at this resolution.

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

A: The highest average FPS in the measured data is 221.2, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is nearly double the 115.1 FPS seen at 2560x1440 Ultra, demonstrating the substantial headroom available at lower graphical demands.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 scores 25,517 in the average benchmark score, which is within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25,446) and essentially tied with the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,530, deltaPct -0.1%). The CPU holds a 78th percentile ranking among all tested processors.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more responsible for frame rate differences between presets?

A: The GPU is the dominant factor. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces average FPS from 221.2 to 149.6—a 32.4% drop—while the CPU’s multi-threaded benchmark scores (20,655 in Cinebench R23 multicore) remain constant. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom even at 4K.

Q: What percentage of tested combos does this system outperform in Control?

A: With a rank of 163 out of 3,720 combinations, this setup outperforms approximately 95.6% of all tested configurations. The percentileVsAllGpus value of 88 further confirms the GPU’s elite positioning.

Q: Does the RTX 4090’s end-of-life production status affect its performance here?

A: No. The measured FPS data shows the GPU still delivers 89 FPS at 4K High and 129.2 FPS at 1440p High. The production status is a supply-chain consideration, not a performance metric—the 88th percentile ranking and 60,347 average benchmark score confirm its continued competitiveness.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 becomes clear when examining the scaling patterns across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads—capable of 20,655 points in Cinebench R23 multicore—are sufficient to feed the GPU at all settings. The frame rate progression from Low (221.2 FPS) to Ultra (149.6 FPS) follows a predictable GPU-bound curve, with the 32.4% performance drop at Ultra reflecting increased pixel shading and memory pressure. The RTX 4090’s 16,384 shading units and 512 texture mapping units handle the additional work without bottlenecking.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s role intensifies. The average FPS at Ultra drops to 115.1, which is 23.1% lower than the 1080p Ultra result. This scaling factor aligns with the 2.25x increase in pixel count (from 2.07 million to 3.69 million), though the actual reduction is less severe due to the GPU’s immense bandwidth—1.01 TB/s from 24 GB of GDDR6X memory. The CPU’s contribution remains constant; its single-thread score of 2,916 in Cinebench R23 is unchanged whether the resolution is 1080p or 4K.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes almost entirely responsible for frame delivery. The 4K Ultra average of 76.1 FPS is 49.1% lower than the 1080p Ultra figure, closely matching the 4x pixel-count increase from 1080p. The Ryzen 7 5700’s 16 MB L3 cache and 51.2 GB/s memory bandwidth are more than adequate for feeding the RTX 4090 at these settings; the data shows no CPU-related plateau, as even the most demanding 4K preset stays well above 60 FPS. The GPU’s 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 128 RT cores are the decisive factors, with the 5 nm Ada Lovelace architecture delivering sustained performance that the CPU cannot limit.

Comparing preset scaling at each resolution reinforces this conclusion. At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 71.6 FPS (221.2 to 149.6). At 1440p, the spread narrows to 84.5 FPS (199.6 to 115.1). At 4K, the spread further narrows to 65.5 FPS (141.6 to 76.1). This progressive tightening indicates that as resolution rises, the GPU’s fill-rate and memory bandwidth become the binding constraints, while the CPU’s role diminishes to maintaining a minimum frame delivery floor—a floor that this processor never approaches, given its 78th percentile ranking and 8-core/16-thread configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination ranks 163rd out of 3,720 tested configurations in Control, which places it in the top 4.4% of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the RTX 4090’s dominant position—its 88th percentile among all GPUs and 60,347 average benchmark score—combined with a capable mid-range CPU. The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking (average score 25,517) is lower than the GPU’s, but the performance delta is inconsequential for this title because the game’s engine is heavily GPU-bound at the tested settings.

To contextualize the rank, consider that the RTX 4090’s nearest GPU rivals—the Intel Arc Pro A60 (deltaPct 0) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (deltaPct 0.3)—would produce nearly identical frame rates in GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU’s nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (deltaPct 0.1) and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (deltaPct 0.3), are within 0.3% of the 5700’s average score, meaning any of these processors would yield similar results. The rank of 163 is therefore primarily a function of the GPU’s elite standing, with the CPU contributing only marginally to the overall position.

The gap between this combo and the median system is substantial. With 3,720 total combinations, a rank of 163 means 3,557 configurations perform worse in Control. The measured FPS data supports this: even at 4K Ultra, this system produces 76.1 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold by 26.8%. The 1080p Ultra result of 149.6 FPS is 2.5x the playable threshold, demonstrating that this combo is not merely playable but provides significant headroom for high-refresh-rate displays. The rank percentile (top 4.4%) aligns with the GPU’s 88th percentile, confirming that the ranking is driven by graphics capability rather than CPU throughput.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users seeking hardware with comparable behavior, the nearestRivals data provides reference points. On the CPU side, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700’s closest competitors in average benchmark score are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER (25,530, deltaPct -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 6600H (25,550, deltaPct -0.1%), and AMD Ryzen 5 7640U (25,485, deltaPct 0.1%). All four processors sit within 0.3% of each other, meaning any would deliver statistically identical frame rates in Control. The AMD Ryzen 7 5825U (25,446, deltaPct 0.3%) is also functionally equivalent, though it draws less power given its mobile-oriented design.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090’s nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60,326, deltaPct 0%) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140, deltaPct 0.3%). These cards would produce nearly identical average FPS in Control, though the RTX 4090’s 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide an advantage in texture-heavy scenes. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896, deltaPct -2.5%) is 2.5% faster in synthetic benchmarks, which could translate to roughly 2-3 FPS higher averages at 4K Ultra. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657, deltaPct 2.9%) is slower by a similar margin.

In practical terms, any GPU within a 3% deltaPct of the RTX 4090 would deliver playable frame rates at all resolutions and settings in Control. The measured FPS range—from 76.1 at 4K Ultra to 221.2 at 1080p Low—means that even a 3% slower GPU would still exceed 73 FPS at 4K Ultra and 214 FPS at 1080p Low. The CPU alternatives are equally interchangeable given the game’s GPU-bound nature; a user swapping the Ryzen 7 5700 for any of its listed rivals would see no measurable FPS difference, as the CPU’s 8-core/16-thread configuration provides ample headroom for the game’s physics and AI workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS table provides exact average frame rates for each resolution and settings combination, with no minimum or maximum values recorded (all min and max fields are null).

At 1920x1080, the system achieves its highest performance tier. Low settings produce an average of 221.2 FPS, which drops to 196.3 FPS at Medium (-11.3%), 172.7 FPS at High (-21.9%), and 149.6 FPS at Ultra (-32.4%). The step from Medium to High (23.6 FPS difference) is more pronounced than the step from High to Ultra (23.1 FPS), suggesting diminishing returns at the highest preset.

At 2560x1440, frame rates remain exceptionally high. Low settings average 199.6 FPS, Medium 145.3 FPS (-27.2% from Low), High 129.2 FPS (-35.3%), and Ultra 115.1 FPS (-42.3%). The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces FPS by 9.8% at Low (221.2 to 199.6) but by 23.1% at Ultra (149.6 to 115.1), indicating that higher presets amplify the resolution penalty.

At 3840x2160, the system still maintains strong performance. Low settings yield 141.6 FPS, Medium 97.6 FPS (-31.1%), High 89 FPS (-37.1%), and Ultra 76.1 FPS (-46.3%). The 4K resolution exacts a toll: compared to 1080p, the FPS drop is 36.0% at Low (221.2 to 141.6), 50.3% at Medium (196.3 to 97.6), 48.5% at High (172.7 to 89), and 49.1% at Ultra (149.6 to 76.1). These percentages align with the 4x pixel-count increase from 1080p, confirming that the RTX 4090 scales predictably with resolution.

Across all 12 measured data points, the lowest average FPS is 76.1 (4K Ultra) and the highest is 221.2 (1080p Low). The system never drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold, even at the most demanding configuration. The data shows a consistent pattern: lower resolutions and lower presets yield proportionally higher frame rates, with no anomalies or unexpected bottlenecks.

The Verdict

This system can run Control at every tested resolution and settings preset while maintaining average FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are marked as playable at 3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080.

At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra, with an average FPS of 76.1. This is 26.8% above the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable margin for demanding scenes. The next-best preset, High, averages 89 FPS, while Medium averages 97.6 FPS and Low averages 141.6 FPS. All four options exceed the threshold, but Ultra offers the highest visual fidelity while still maintaining smooth gameplay.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, averaging 115.1 FPS—nearly double the threshold. High averages 129.2 FPS, Medium 145.3 FPS, and Low 199.6 FPS. The system has enough headroom at this resolution to support high-refresh-rate monitors up to 144Hz at Ultra settings, or 240Hz at Low settings.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 149.6 FPS, which is 2.5x the playable threshold. High averages 172.7 FPS, Medium 196.3 FPS, and Low 221.2 FPS. This resolution is well-suited for competitive play, as even the most demanding preset delivers frame rates that exceed most high-refresh-rate displays’ capabilities.

The combination of the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 4090 is unequivocally capable of running Control at maximum settings across all common resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 76.1 FPS is particularly notable, as it demonstrates that the system handles the game’s most demanding configuration without compromise. The CPU’s 78th percentile ranking and the GPU’s 88th percentile ranking combine to form a system that ranks 163rd out of 3,720 tested combos, placing it in the top 4.4% of all configurations for this title.

Best Settings per Resolution

At each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, and the exact FPS at that setting is as follows:

3840x2160 (4K): Ultra settings produce an average of 76.1 FPS. This is the highest preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by 26.8%. Users can also select High (89 FPS), Medium (97.6 FPS), or Low (141.6 FPS) if they prefer higher frame rates over visual fidelity, but Ultra is the optimal choice for image quality without sacrificing playability.

2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings average 115.1 FPS, which is 91.8% above the 60 FPS threshold. This provides exceptional smoothness on 144Hz monitors, with enough headroom to handle scene complexity without dropping below the threshold. High (129.2 FPS), Medium (145.3 FPS), and Low (199.6 FPS) are all viable alternatives for users prioritizing frame rates above 144 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings average 149.6 FPS, which is 2.5x the playable threshold. This is the recommended configuration for 1080p, as it delivers the best visual experience while still supporting high-refresh-rate displays up to 144Hz. The lower presets—High (172.7 FPS), Medium (196.3 FPS), and Low (221.2 FPS)—are available for users with 240Hz monitors seeking maximum frame rates, but Ultra provides the best balance of quality and performance.

Across all three resolutions, the system’s GPU headroom is substantial. The RTX 4090’s 24 GB GDDR6X memory and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput ensure that Ultra settings are always playable, while the Ryzen 7 5700’s 8 cores and 16 threads prevent CPU bottlenecks. The verdict data lists Ultra as the best setting at every resolution, confirming that this combo delivers maximum visual quality without compromising the 60 FPS playability requirement.