Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark data indicates this combination ranks 97th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top percentile for gaming performance. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings show a system with substantial headroom, capable of maintaining well above the 60 FPS playability threshold even at the most demanding presets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, achieving an average of 77.2 FPS. This is notable because Ultra settings typically represent the highest graphical load, and the system clears the playability threshold with a comfortable margin of 17.2 FPS.

For 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset again provides the best experience, delivering an average of 119.9 FPS. This nearly doubles the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the combination has significant performance reserves at this resolution.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset reaches an average of 159.1 FPS. This is the highest average FPS at Ultra settings across all resolutions, showing that the CPU and GPU scale effectively with lower resolution demands.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo holds the 97th position out of 3720 tested combinations in Control. This places it within the top 2.6% of all tested systems, reflecting a configuration that is overwhelmingly suited for high-refresh-rate gaming. The rank indicates that while there are 96 combinations that outperform it, the vast majority of systems tested fall behind this pairing.

The CPU, an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, has a percentile rank of 81 against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29123. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, which scores 29093 (0.1% higher), and the Intel Xeon Phi 7210 at 29245 (0.4% higher). The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, which is 0.6% lower. These differences are marginal, indicating the 5800X sits in a tightly contested performance band.

The GPU, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, holds a percentile rank of 92 against all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79842. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB at 79605 (0.3% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 78940 (1.1% higher). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher. The RTX 5090's position among these rivals confirms it is a top-tier graphics solution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured averages span from 77.2 FPS at Ultra to 142.7 FPS at Low. The progression is consistent: Low yields 142.7 FPS, Medium drops to 105.7 FPS, High reaches 90.3 FPS, and Ultra settles at 77.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 65.5 FPS, representing a 46% performance reduction when moving to the highest preset.

For 2560x1440, the averages range from 119.9 FPS at Ultra to 209.3 FPS at Low. Medium hits 154 FPS, and High achieves 137.3 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra is 89.4 FPS, showing that the GPU has more headroom at this resolution, with a 43% drop at the highest settings.

At 1920x1080, the results show 159.1 FPS at Ultra and 228.4 FPS at Low. Medium delivers 199.3 FPS, and High reaches 181.1 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 69.3 FPS, a 30% reduction. These numbers indicate that even at the lowest resolution, the Ultra preset maintains a frame rate above 144 Hz, which is relevant for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the absolute FPS values drop, but the relative impact of settings changes remains substantial. At 4K, the Ultra preset's 77.2 FPS is the only result below 90 FPS, while at 1080p, all presets exceed 150 FPS.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with all settings maxed out?*

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 77.2, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce 209.3 FPS on average, while Ultra settings produce 119.9 FPS. This represents a 43% reduction in frame rate.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 compare to its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 5800X significantly faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5800X has an average score of 29123, while the Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, a difference of only 0.6%.

Q: What is the highest FPS recorded for this combo at any resolution?

A: The highest average FPS is 228.4, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra without any issues?

A: Yes, the average of 77.2 FPS at 4K Ultra indicates a 28.7% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, suggesting consistent playability.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals the GPU's dominant role in this configuration. When moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Ultra settings, the average FPS drops from 159.1 to 119.9, a 25% reduction. Moving further to 3840x2160 at Ultra brings the average down to 77.2, a further 36% reduction. This steep decline with increased resolution indicates that the RTX 5090's rendering capabilities are the primary constraint at higher pixel counts.

The CPU's influence is more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 69.3 FPS (228.4 versus 159.1). At 4K, the same settings gap yields only a 65.5 FPS difference (142.7 versus 77.2). This suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 5800X can feed the GPU fast enough to expose the settings' impact, but at 4K, the GPU's workload dominates, and the CPU's role becomes less critical.

The Ryzen 7 5800X, with 8 cores and 16 threads, has a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15476 and a single-core score of 1574.5. These scores indicate strong per-thread performance, which is relevant for Control's game logic and physics. The CPU's 3DMark 16-thread score of 7586 and single-thread score of 943 further confirm its capability to avoid bottlenecks in most scenarios.

Across all resolutions, the system never falls below 60 FPS, even at 4K Ultra. This indicates that the CPU-GPU balance is sufficient for this title, with the GPU being the limiting factor at higher resolutions and the CPU providing adequate support at lower ones.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at every tested resolution and preset combination with an average frame rate above 60 FPS. At 3840x2160, all four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with Ultra delivering 77.2 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same is true, with Ultra reaching 119.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 159.1 FPS, and even the lowest preset, Low, hits 228.4 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at all settings. The most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra, still provides a 28.7% margin above the playability threshold. This means users can select the highest graphical presets at any resolution without worrying about frame rate drops below 60 FPS. The combination of the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 5090 is unequivocally capable of delivering a smooth experience in Control, regardless of the chosen resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the nearest rivals to the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X are the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, the Intel Xeon Phi 7210, the Intel Core i5-13500HX, and the AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135H scores 29093, essentially identical to the 5800X's 29123. The Intel Xeon Phi 7210 scores 29245, only 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i5-13500HX scores 29270, 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT scores 28940, 0.6% lower. Any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control when paired with the RTX 5090.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X. The Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, just 0.3% higher than the RTX 5090's 79842. The Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, 0.6% higher. The Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, 1.1% lower. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, 1.4% higher. These GPUs would produce similar performance, though the differences are minor enough that the RTX 5090 remains a strong choice.

The data suggests that substituting any of these rival components would yield comparable benchmark results, with the largest deviation being the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X at 1.4% higher. Users seeking similar performance could consider these alternatives, though the exact frame rates in Control would vary by small margins.