Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers exceptional performance in Control, clearing the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The data shows a system that is uniformly overqualified for this title, with average frame rates ranging from a low of 77.8 FPS at 4K Ultra to a high of 252.5 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination ranks 120th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.2% of all configurations, and the benchmark results indicate that the primary limitation is the game engine itself rather than any hardware constraint.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for how other hardware would behave in this system. For the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the closest alternatives in aggregate benchmark score are the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, all of which match the 7800X3D’s average score of 33079 with a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H trails slightly with an average score of 33201, a delta of -0.4%. In practical terms for Control, these rivals would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance, meaning the frame rate differences at lower resolutions and presets would be negligible.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4090’s nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Pro A60 (avg score 60326, delta 0%), AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (avg score 60140, delta 0.3%), AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (avg score 61896, delta -2.5%), and AMD Radeon PRO V710 (avg score 58657, delta 2.9%). These workstations-oriented cards are the closest in aggregate benchmark score, but their performance profiles differ significantly from the RTX 4090 in gaming workloads. The data suggests that while these alternatives would produce similar results in synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 4090’s specific architecture advantages in rasterization and ray tracing would likely yield higher real-world frame rates in Control, though the exact margins are not specified in the measured data.

For a user considering alternatives, the benchmark scores indicate that swapping the 7800X3D for any of its nearest rivals would maintain similar CPU performance in Control, as the game is not heavily multithreaded. Conversely, choosing a GPU with a lower benchmark score than the RTX 4090 would proportionally reduce frame rates at higher resolutions, where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 77.8 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. The verdict data confirms that Ultra is the best playable setting at this resolution.

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the system achieves an average of 252.5 FPS. This is the highest measured frame rate across all resolution and settings combinations in the data.

*Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations for Control?*

A: The combination ranks 120th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.2% of all configurations tested. This indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of systems in this game.

Q: Is the RTX 4090’s performance closer to any specific rival GPU?

A: In aggregate benchmark scores, the RTX 4090’s average score of 60347 is most closely matched by the Intel Arc Pro A60 (60326, 0% delta) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60140, 0.3% delta). The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is further behind at 58657 (2.9% delta).

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at all preset levels in 1440p?

A: Yes. At 2560x1440, all four tested presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) exceed the 60 FPS threshold, with average frame rates ranging from 115.1 FPS at Ultra to 209.2 FPS at Low.

Q: What is the lowest average frame rate recorded for this setup?

A: The lowest average frame rate is 77.8 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is still well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, confirming that the system never dips below playable performance in the tested scenarios.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 120 out of 3720 tested combinations places it in the 96.8th percentile of all configurations evaluated for Control. This rank reflects the combined capabilities of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, both of which are high-performing components individually. The CPU holds an 83rd percentile rank among all CPUs, while the GPU holds an 88th percentile rank among all GPUs, indicating that both components are well above average.

The ranking data suggests that this system outperforms the overwhelming majority of tested combinations, with only 119 configurations achieving higher frame rates in Control. Given that the game is from 2019 and this hardware represents top-tier current-generation components, the high rank is expected. The performance headroom is substantial; even at the most demanding setting (4K Ultra), the system maintains a 29.7% margin above the 60 FPS threshold. This rank is particularly notable because it demonstrates that the combination is not merely adequate but significantly overprovisioned for this title, leaving ample room for future game updates or more demanding titles.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control with exceptional ease, achieving playable frame rates at every resolution and preset combination tested. The verdict data confirms that all three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, and 1920x1080) have all four settings levels (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) marked as playable, with the best settings being Ultra at each resolution. At 4K Ultra, the system delivers an average of 77.8 FPS, which is a 29.7% margin above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Ultra, the average rises to 115.1 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra, it reaches 148.7 FPS.

The data indicates that this system is not just playable but exceptionally smooth across the board. Even in the most demanding scenario—4K Ultra—the frame rate remains comfortably above 60 FPS, suggesting that the system could potentially handle higher refresh rates or more demanding settings if they were available. The minimum frame rate data is not provided, but the average frame rates across all settings are high enough to suggest that dips below 60 FPS are unlikely. For users with 120Hz or 144Hz displays, the system can drive those refresh rates at 1440p and 1080p with high settings, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 3840x2160, the measured average frame rates are as follows: Low settings produce 139.6 FPS, Medium produces 101.3 FPS, High produces 89.7 FPS, and Ultra produces 77.8 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a consistent decline in performance, with Ultra being 44.3% slower than Low. The gap between Medium and High is smaller (11.6 FPS) than the gap between Low and Medium (38.3 FPS), suggesting that the game’s scaling is not linear across settings.

At 2560x1440, the average frame rates are significantly higher: Low delivers 209.2 FPS, Medium delivers 148.3 FPS, High delivers 132.4 FPS, and Ultra delivers 115.1 FPS. The relative scaling is similar to 4K, with Ultra being 45.0% slower than Low. The increase in resolution from 1440p to 4K results in a substantial performance hit; for example, at Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 115.1 FPS at 1440p to 77.8 FPS at 4K, a 32.4% reduction.

At 1920x1080, the average frame rates are the highest recorded: Low delivers 252.5 FPS, Medium delivers 194.6 FPS, High delivers 175.0 FPS, and Ultra delivers 148.7 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less severe than from 1440p to 4K; at Ultra settings, the frame rate drops from 148.7 FPS at 1080p to 115.1 FPS at 1440p, a 22.6% reduction. Across all resolutions, the difference between High and Ultra settings is relatively small (ranging from 11.9 FPS at 4K to 26.3 FPS at 1080p), suggesting that Ultra provides a meaningful visual upgrade for a modest performance cost.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 77.8 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides the highest visual quality while still maintaining a 29.7% margin above the 60 FPS threshold. The next step down, High, delivers 89.7 FPS, but the visual difference between High and Ultra is often minimal in Control, making Ultra the preferable choice for most users.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 115.1 FPS. This provides a 91.8% margin above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that there is substantial headroom even at the highest preset. Users with 144Hz displays could potentially enable additional features or higher refresh rates without compromising playability. The performance at 1440p Ultra is nearly 48% higher than at 4K Ultra, demonstrating the impact of resolution on frame rate.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 148.7 FPS. This is more than double the 60 FPS threshold, providing an exceptionally smooth experience. The 1080p Ultra setting is 91.1% faster than the 4K Ultra setting, highlighting the significant performance advantage at lower resolutions. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate displays, the Low setting at 252.5 FPS would be the optimal choice, but for visual quality, Ultra is the recommended setting.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals distinct scaling patterns that indicate which component is the primary driver of performance at each resolution. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the frame rates are exceptionally high (148.7 FPS at Ultra) and the GPU has ample headroom. The difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p is 103.8 FPS, which is the largest absolute gap across all resolutions. This suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU can feed the GPU with enough data to push frame rates well beyond what the GPU would achieve at higher resolutions.

At 2560x1440, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU. The frame rates are lower than at 1080p (115.1 FPS at Ultra), indicating that the GPU is becoming more of a limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 94.1 FPS, which is proportionally similar to 1080p but with lower absolute values. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at Ultra settings shows a 22.6% reduction in frame rate, which is moderate and suggests that both CPU and GPU are contributing to the performance.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the dominant factor. The frame rates drop significantly (77.8 FPS at Ultra), and the difference between Low and Ultra is 61.8 FPS, which is the smallest absolute gap across all resolutions. This indicates that the GPU is heavily utilized at 4K, and the CPU has less influence on performance. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra settings shows a 32.4% reduction in frame rate, which is larger than the 1080p-to-1440p reduction, further confirming the GPU’s increasing role at higher resolutions.

The data also shows that the CPU’s performance in Control is sufficient at all resolutions, as the frame rates never drop below 60 FPS even at 4K Ultra. The 7800X3D’s strong single-thread performance (evidenced by its 3DMark single-thread score of 959) and high cache capacity (96 MB L3) ensure that the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU in this game. The GPU’s role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases, with the RTX 4090’s 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth providing ample resources for 4K textures and effects. In summary, the CPU is the primary driver at 1080p, both components contribute at 1440p, and the GPU is the clear bottleneck at 4K.