Control

This combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Control, ranking 30th out of 3,720 tested combinations. That places it in the top 1% of all tested pairings, a position that reflects the raw power of both components. The data indicates this is a system built to obliterate this title's requirements, leaving virtually no headroom concerns. The benchmark results show a machine that turns one of the most visually demanding games of its era into a smoothly playable experience at even the most punishing settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 30 out of 3,720 tested configurations places it in the 99.2nd percentile of all possible pairings. This is not merely a high-end setup; it is a top-tier combination that outperforms the vast majority of systems tested in this database. The ranking suggests that the synergy between the Ryzen 7 7700's Zen 4 architecture and the RTX 5090 D's Blackwell GPU creates a platform with minimal bottlenecks for this specific title. The data shows a clear picture: this is a definitive high-performance pairing for Control, and the 30th position out of thousands of combinations underscores its elite status. For context, this rank means that only 29 other CPU-GPU pairings in the entire database delivered a higher level of performance in this game, making it a benchmark for what is achievable.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data reveals a fascinating dynamic between the CPU and GPU across different resolutions. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the system achieves an average of 271 FPS on Low settings. This incredibly high frame rate suggests that the GPU is not the primary constraint; instead, the Ryzen 7 7700's processing power is being heavily utilized to push frames this high. The scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution shows a drop from 271 to 163 FPS, a 40% reduction, indicating that the graphical workload is increasing substantially, but the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU enough data to maintain high performance.

As the resolution increases to 2560x1440, the GPU begins to take on a more significant role. The average FPS at Low settings drops to 225, and at Ultra, it falls to 124. The performance gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 45%, which is a larger percentage drop than at 1080p. This widening gap indicates that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor as the pixel count increases, demanding more from the RTX 5090 D's rendering capabilities. The trend continues at 3840x2160, where the Ultra preset yields 83 FPS and Low yields 152 FPS, a 45% difference. The data shows that while the CPU remains important, the GPU's role becomes progressively more dominant at higher resolutions, a classic pattern where the rendering load shifts from the processor to the graphics card. The RTX 5090 D's massive 32 GB frame buffer and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth are likely key contributors to maintaining playable frame rates at this demanding 4K resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data, several other CPUs and GPUs would deliver a nearly identical experience in this system. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is an extremely close match, with an average benchmark score of 40,048 compared to the Ryzen 7 7700's 40,081, a negligible 0.1% difference. Similarly, the Intel Core 5 221E, with a score of 40,144 and a -0.2% delta, would perform virtually indistinguishably. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 and Intel Core i9-13905H are also within a 0.6% performance envelope, meaning any of these processors would yield nearly identical frame rates in Control. This suggests that users with any of these CPUs would see no meaningful difference in game performance, making them all viable substitutes.

On the GPU side, the picture is more interesting. The nearest rival to the RTX 5090 D is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which has an average score of 76,904, a 1.1% difference from the 5090 D's 77,712. This is surprisingly close. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is slightly further behind, with a score of 78,940 and a -1.6% delta. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 variants are also listed, with the 12 GB and 16 GB models showing -2.1% and -2.4% deltas respectively. These results indicate that while the RTX 5090 D is a powerful card, its performance in this benchmark tier is closely matched by several other options, and users with these alternatives would experience very similar frame rates in Control.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unequivocal: this PC can absolutely run Control, and it does so with exceptional headroom. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at every tested resolution—1920x1080, 2560x1440, and 3840x2160—all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable, meaning they all maintain an average frame rate at or above the 60 FPS threshold. This is a significant achievement, as many systems struggle to maintain playable frame rates at 4K Ultra settings in demanding titles. This combination, however, delivers an average of 83 FPS at 4K Ultra, comfortably clearing the 60 FPS bar. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 124 FPS, and at 1920x1080, it reaches an average of 163 FPS. The data shows that the most demanding settings are not only playable but provide a smooth experience with significant performance to spare. The verdict is clear: this system is overqualified for Control, providing a high-refresh-rate experience even at the highest visual fidelity.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across all resolution and setting combinations. At 1920x1080, the system achieves an average of 271 FPS on Low, 211 FPS on Medium, 188 FPS on High, and 163 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS, indicating a very stable frame time distribution. Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 225 FPS on Low, 160 FPS on Medium, 142 FPS on High, and 124 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at this resolution has a minimum of 136 and a maximum of 184 FPS. At 3840x2160, the averages are 152 FPS on Low, 108 FPS on Medium, 96 FPS on High, and 83 FPS on Ultra. The Medium preset at 4K has a minimum of 92 and a maximum of 124 FPS. This data reveals a consistent pattern of high performance, with even the most demanding configuration—4K Ultra—maintaining an average of 83 FPS, well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The lack of min/max data for most presets suggests that the frame times are remarkably consistent, with the only recorded min/max values being for the Medium preset at each resolution, which all show stable ranges.

Best Settings per Resolution

For each resolution, the data identifies the most demanding preset that still maintains an average of at least 60 FPS. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 163 FPS. This is a high-refresh-rate experience that any gamer would appreciate. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 124 FPS, which is still exceptionally smooth for a 1440p resolution. At 3840x2160, the best settings are again Ultra, with an average of 83 FPS. This is a remarkable result, as it means the system can run the game at its highest visual quality at 4K resolution while still maintaining a frame rate that is significantly above the 60 FPS threshold. The data suggests that for all three resolutions, the user can simply select the Ultra preset to get the best visual experience without sacrificing playability. The only reason to lower settings would be to pursue even higher frame rates for competitive play or to take advantage of a high-refresh-rate monitor, but for a standard 60 Hz display, Ultra settings are the clear choice.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution with the highest settings?

A: Yes. The benchmark data shows that at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 83 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the average FPS drops from 271 on Low settings to 163 on Ultra settings, a decrease of 40%.

Q: Which component, the CPU or GPU, has a larger impact on performance at 4K?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the performance gap between Low and Ultra settings is 45%, which is the same percentage drop as at 2560x1440. This indicates that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the rendering workload increases.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 in terms of average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40,081, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has a score of 40,048. This is a 0.1% difference, making their performance virtually identical.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D significantly faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT?

A: The RTX 5090 D has an average score of 77,712, while the RX 6850M XT has a score of 78,940. This represents a -1.6% delta, meaning the RX 6850M XT is actually slightly faster in this benchmark.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for the Medium settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440 with Medium settings, the minimum FPS recorded is 136, with an average of 160 and a maximum of 184.