Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers a dominant performance in Control, clearing the 60 FPS playability threshold at every tested resolution and preset combination. The data shows a system with immense headroom, where even the most demanding settings at 4K produce frame rates well above what the game requires, making this combo a definitive choice for high-refresh-rate and high-resolution gameplay.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160 (4K), the RTX 5090 and Ryzen 7 7700X combination starts at an average of 143.9 FPS on Low settings. Moving to Medium reduces the average to 100.5 FPS, while High settings yield 92.5 FPS. The most demanding Ultra preset still maintains an average of 81.3 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. The spread between the lowest and highest settings at 4K is 62.6 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary scaling factor, but even at its most intensive, this combo leaves substantial performance on the table.

Stepping down to 2560x1440 (1440p), the frame rates scale significantly. The Low preset averages 214.8 FPS, which is a 49% increase over the 4K Low result. Medium settings produce 151.3 FPS, High settings hit 136.4 FPS, and Ultra still delivers a very high 120.4 FPS average. The data indicates that at 1440p, this combination is well-suited for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even the Ultra preset stays above the 120 FPS mark, providing a smooth experience for fast-paced action.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the performance becomes exceptional, with the CPU beginning to play a more significant role. The Low preset achieves an average of 279.3 FPS, while Medium reaches 200.4 FPS. High settings average 181.6 FPS, and Ultra remains extremely high at 154.4 FPS. The relative scaling between resolutions shows that moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings reduces the average frame rate by 47%, from 154.4 FPS down to 81.3 FPS, demonstrating the expected GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific configuration of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 ranks 58th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the top 1.6% of all tested systems, indicating that the hardware pairing is among the most capable available for this title. The high ranking is driven by the GPU's massive compute resources, as the RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 7700X is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

The combination's rank reflects the synergy between the 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 7700X and the RTX 5090's Blackwell architecture. The CPU's strong single-thread performance, evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 1090 and Geekbench single-core score of 2289, ensures that it does not bottleneck the GPU at lower resolutions. At 1080p, where CPU load is highest, the combo still achieves over 154 FPS on Ultra, suggesting that the processor provides ample headroom for the graphics card to operate at full capacity.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU individually provides insight into what other hardware would behave similarly. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 has an average benchmark score of 35802, which is a mere 0.3% lower than the Ryzen 7 7700X's score of 35909. This indicates that the two processors would offer nearly identical frame pacing in Control, making the PRO 5845 a close alternative for the CPU portion of this build.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB has an average score of 79605, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090's 79842 average. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is also very close, with a score of 78940, representing a 1.1% delta. Interestingly, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores higher at 80959, a 1.4% positive delta, meaning it would perform slightly better than the RTX 5090 in pure compute benchmarks. However, these are the closest matches in the database, and any of these GPUs paired with a similarly performing CPU would yield frame rates within a few percentage points of the measured results for this combo.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H shows a 0.7% delta in CPU benchmarks, and the Intel Core 7 250H is 0.5% behind, suggesting that these mobile-oriented processors would still provide sufficient performance for Control but might show slightly lower minimum frame rates in CPU-intensive scenes at 1080p.

The Verdict

Can this PC run Control? Absolutely, and with exceptional headroom. The data from the verdictByResolution field confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at every resolution tested, from 1920x1080 up to 3840x2160. The 60 FPS playability threshold is cleared by a wide margin in every configuration.

At 4K, the Ultra preset runs at an average of 81.3 FPS, which is 35% above the 60 FPS target. This means users can enable the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness. At 1440p, the Ultra preset averages 120.4 FPS, double the playability threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate displays. At 1080p, the Ultra preset hits 154.4 FPS, providing an exceptionally fluid experience for competitive or fast-paced gameplay.

The weakest performance point in the entire dataset is the 4K Ultra setting at 81.3 FPS, which still leaves considerable room before hitting the 60 FPS floor. This indicates that the system is not just playable but is future-proofed against any potential performance patches or additional in-game effects that could be added. The combination of the 32 GB GDDR7 memory on the RTX 5090 and the 32 MB shared L3 cache on the Ryzen 7 7700X ensures that asset streaming and texture loading in Control's environments will not cause stuttering.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Control?*

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 279.3 FPS, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low preset.

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with ray tracing or other maximum effects?*

A: The data shows that the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 81.3 FPS. While the specifics of ray tracing are not listed in the measured data, the Ultra preset represents the most demanding standard settings, and it stays well above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700X compare to its closest CPU rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X has an average benchmark score of 35909. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, scores 35802, which is a difference of only 0.3%. This means the two CPUs are effectively identical in processing performance for this game.

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

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 79842, while the Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940. This represents a 1.1% performance delta in favor of the RTX 5090, which is a negligible difference in real-world frame rates.

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

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 214.8 FPS, while the Ultra preset averages 120.4 FPS. This is a difference of 94.4 FPS, or roughly 44% lower performance when moving from Low to Ultra settings.

*Q: Does this combo rank in the top 10% of all tested systems for Control?*

A: Yes. The combo ranks 58th out of 3720 tested combinations, which places it in the top 1.6% of all systems. This is well within the top 10% and indicates elite-level performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 81.3 FPS. This is the recommended setting for maximum visual fidelity, as it provides a 35% buffer over the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the Ultra preset is also the best choice, delivering an average of 120.4 FPS. This setting provides double the required frame rate, ensuring a very smooth experience with no compromises on graphical quality.

For 1920x1080 (1080p), the Ultra preset again provides the highest quality without dropping below 60 FPS, averaging 154.4 FPS. Given the extreme headroom at this resolution, users could also consider using the High preset (181.6 FPS) if they wish to prioritize even higher refresh rates, but the Ultra preset remains well above the threshold and is the most demanding option that stays playable.