Control

Control, released in 2019, is an action-adventure title that stresses both GPU and CPU. The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers playable performance across every resolution and preset tested. Benchmark data shows that at 4K Ultra the combo averages 78 FPS, at 1440p Ultra it averages 116 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it averages 153 FPS. The RTX 5090, with a launch MSRP of 1,999 USD, ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5700G sits in the 79th percentile. This pairing ranks 151st out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it well above the median for this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra at every resolution tested. At 3840x2160, Ultra yields an average of 78 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a comfortable margin. At 2560x1440, Ultra averages 116 FPS, and at 1920x1080, Ultra averages 153 FPS. Since all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—remain above 60 FPS at each resolution, the highest visual quality option is always the best choice. The data shows no resolution where the player must compromise on settings to achieve playability. For users prioritizing maximum image quality, Ultra is the recommended preset across the board. The gap between Ultra and the next lower preset (High) is notable: at 4K, High averages 90 FPS versus 78 FPS for Ultra, a difference of 12 FPS; at 1440p the gap is 17 FPS (133 vs 116); at 1080p it is 23 FPS (176 vs 153). These differences are modest enough that Ultra remains the most sensible selection for a smooth experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling of frame rates across resolutions and presets reveals which component dominates in Control. For Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 153 at 1080p to 116 at 1440p, a reduction of 37 FPS, and then to 78 at 4K, a further reduction of 38 FPS. This pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where increasing pixel count directly impacts rendering load. At Low settings, the progression is 220 FPS at 1080p, 200 FPS at 1440p, and 142 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is only 20 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 58 FPS. The relatively smaller decline at 1440p suggests that at low settings the CPU may begin to limit performance at lower resolutions, but even at 1080p Low the system delivers 220 FPS, far above any playability concern. The Ryzen 7 5700G, with 8 cores and 16 threads, posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12830.5 and a single-core score of 1494. These figures indicate sufficient headroom for Control's engine, which is not heavily threaded. The RTX 5090, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth, is clearly the primary driver of frame rates. The fact that all presets at all resolutions exceed 60 FPS suggests that the CPU never becomes a bottleneck that would drop performance below the playable threshold. In summary, the GPU is the dominant factor at every resolution, with the CPU providing adequate support without limiting the experience.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact average, minimum, and maximum frame rates for each resolution and preset combination. Minimum and maximum values were only recorded for the Medium preset; other presets have only average data.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 90 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 142 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 101 | 86 | 116 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 78 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 133 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 200 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 150 | 127 | 172 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 116 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 176 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 220 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 193 | 164 | 222 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 153 | — | — |

The Medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 164 FPS and a maximum of 222 FPS, indicating a tight range that ensures consistent performance. At 1440p Medium, the range is 127 to 172 FPS, and at 4K Medium it is 86 to 116 FPS. Even the lowest recorded minimum across all tested configurations—86 FPS at 4K Medium—remains above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This data confirms that the system never dips below playable levels, even under demanding scenarios.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 78, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra is the highest preset tested, and it averages 116 FPS at 2560x1440, so it comfortably maintains 60 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to the Intel Core i9-9900K in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, while the Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097, a difference of only 0.2%.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1080p Medium settings?

A: The minimum FPS at 1920x1080 Medium is 164, with a maximum of 222 and an average of 193.

Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested configurations for Control?

A: This pairing ranks 151st out of 3720 tested combinations.

Q: Is the RTX 5090's performance percentile high?

A: The RTX 5090 ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, indicating strong overall performance.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Control, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 holds the 151st position out of 3720 entries. This places it in the top 4% of all tested configurations, a strong result. The individual components also rank well: the CPU sits in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, and the GPU in the 92nd percentile. The combination's rank is likely driven primarily by the GPU's exceptional performance, as the CPU's percentile is lower but still above average. The data shows that the system delivers frame rates well above the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset, which is consistent with its high rank. For comparison, the CPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i9-9900K (within 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (within 0.4%), the Intel Core i5-14400T (within 0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (within 0.6%). These CPUs would likely produce similar CPU-bound performance in Control. The GPU's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (within 0.3%), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (within 0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (within 1.1%), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (within 1.4%). While some of these are not consumer gaming GPUs, the average benchmark scores indicate comparable raw compute capabilities.

The Verdict

The data unequivocally shows that this PC can run Control at all tested resolutions and presets with frame rates well above 60 FPS. According to the verdict by resolution, every resolution—3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080—lists all four settings (High, Low, Medium, Ultra) as playable. The best settings at each resolution are Ultra, with average FPS of 78 at 4K, 116 at 1440p, and 153 at 1080p. The playable threshold is 60 FPS, and the lowest average FPS across all configurations is 78 (4K Ultra), which is 30% above the threshold. The minimum FPS recorded for any preset is 86 (4K Medium), still comfortably above 60. This system not only meets but exceeds the requirements for a smooth experience, even at the highest visual fidelity. The combination of a mid-range 8-core CPU and a flagship GPU proves more than sufficient for Control, making it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate or 4K gaming.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users considering similar hardware, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, based on average benchmark scores, are the Intel Core i9-9900K (within 0.2%), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (within 0.4%), the Intel Core i5-14400T (within 0.4%), and the Intel Core i7-1370P (within 0.6%). These CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control, assuming the same GPU is used. On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090's nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (within 0.3%), the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (within 0.6%), the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (within 1.1%), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (within 1.4%). While the Tesla and Pro Vega cards are not typically aimed at gaming, their average benchmark scores are close enough that they would produce similar frame rates in Control, assuming driver support and thermal constraints are comparable. Users with any of these CPUs or GPUs can expect behavior similar to the tested configuration, though actual game performance may vary due to other system factors. The data suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700G + RTX 5090 pairing is a high-performing combination that will not struggle with Control at any settings.