Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark data shows this pairing ranks 45th out of 3,720 tested combos for this specific game, placing it in the top 1.2% of all systems. Across all tested resolutions and presets, average FPS never drops below 81.4, meaning the system is not merely playable but provides a significant performance buffer for high-refresh-rate displays.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: Yes. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 81.4 FPS, which comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the most demanding preset tested, and it still clears the bar by over 20 frames.

Q: What is the best resolution to use for competitive play?

A: At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 284.5. Even at Ultra settings on 1080p, the system maintains 156.7 FPS, so competitive play at high refresh rates is viable regardless of preset choice.

Q: How does the RTX 5090 perform relative to other GPUs in the database?

A: The RTX 5090 sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842. Its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X, scores 80,959, which is 1.4% higher, while the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT trails by 1.1% with a score of 78,940.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9800X3D a strong CPU for gaming workloads?

A: The CPU's average benchmark score is 39,768, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, scores 40,081 (0.8% higher), while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 trails by 0.7% with 39,485.

Q: Does the system maintain 60 FPS at every resolution and preset combination?

A: Yes. The measured data shows every one of the 12 tested combinations (4 presets × 3 resolutions) averages above 60 FPS. The lowest result is 81.4 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the highest is 284.5 FPS at 1080p Low.

Q: How much performance headroom exists at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the system delivers 120.8 FPS on Ultra settings and 215.4 FPS on Low settings. This indicates the setup has roughly double the required performance for smooth 60 FPS gameplay at this resolution, making it suitable for 120Hz or 144Hz monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and RTX 5090 achieves a rank of 45 out of 3,720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the top 1.2% of all configurations tested, indicating that very few hardware pairings will outperform it in this title. The ranking reflects the synergy between a top-tier CPU and GPU, as Control benefits from both strong single-threaded performance (the CPU scores 2,080 in Cinebench R23 single-core) and massive GPU throughput (the RTX 5090 scores 18,355 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12).

The gap between this combo and the median system is substantial. Given that the 60 FPS threshold is met at all settings, the rank of 45 primarily differentiates between systems that deliver 80 FPS versus those that deliver 200+ FPS at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system hits 284.5 FPS, which is likely near the upper limit of what most displays can even show. This suggests that for most users with 60Hz or 144Hz monitors, the practical performance difference between this rank and higher-ranked combos would be imperceptible.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear pattern of GPU scaling as resolution increases, with the CPU becoming less of a bottleneck at higher pixel counts. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra presets is 127.8 FPS (284.5 vs 156.7), indicating that the GPU is heavily utilized even at lower settings. However, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (2,080 Cinebench R23 single-core score) ensures that frame pacing remains consistent even in physics-heavy scenes common in Control's combat encounters.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates scale down proportionally: Low drops to 215.4 FPS and Ultra to 120.8 FPS. This 94.6 FPS spread between presets shows that the GPU is still the primary performance driver at this resolution. The RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide ample headroom for texture streaming and effects, which is critical for Control's destructible environments.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The Low preset yields 142.1 FPS, while Ultra drops to 81.4 FPS — a 60.7 FPS delta. The CPU's role diminishes at 4K, as the 3.2× pixel count increase from 1080p places the rendering burden almost entirely on the GPU. The RTX 5090's 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 170 RT cores handle the game's real-time ray tracing effects without causing the frame rate to dip below 60 FPS, even at the highest preset.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control with exceptional results. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: every resolution and preset combination tested averages above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 81.4 FPS, which exceeds the threshold by 35.7%. At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver 120.8 FPS, more than double the minimum requirement. At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce 156.7 FPS, and even the most demanding configuration leaves significant headroom.

The system's performance is so far above the playability threshold that users can enable all visual features without concern. Control's atmospheric effects, particle systems, and physics interactions will all run smoothly at maximum settings. The only limitation would be a display that cannot refresh fast enough to show all the frames the system can produce — at 1080p Low, the 284.5 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate of all but the most specialized esports monitors. For a 60Hz display, this system is overkill; for a 240Hz display, it provides a near-perfect experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D are all AMD processors with similar average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40,081 (0.8% higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40,048 (0.7% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS scores 39,603 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 scores 39,485 (0.7% lower). These CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control, as the game's CPU demands are modest compared to the GPU-bound scenarios at higher resolutions.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X (score 80,959, 1.4% higher), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (score 79,605, 0.3% lower), the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (score 79,396, 0.6% lower), and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (score 78,940, 1.1% lower). These alternatives would produce frame rates within a few percent of the RTX 5090 in Control. However, their memory configurations and feature sets differ — the Tesla P100 cards are datacenter-oriented, while the RX 6850M XT is a mobile GPU that may have thermal constraints in desktop comparisons.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 156.7 FPS. This provides a 2.6× margin over the 60 FPS threshold, making it ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. The Low preset reaches 284.5 FPS for extreme competitive play, but Ultra offers the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also recommended, with an average of 120.8 FPS. This exactly doubles the 60 FPS threshold, providing a comfortable 2× headroom. The Medium preset at 151.5 FPS is an option for those who want even higher frame rates, but the visual quality trade-off is generally not worth it given the Ultra preset already exceeds 120 FPS.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain the best choice, achieving 81.4 FPS. This is 21.4 FPS above the playable threshold, offering a 35.7% margin. The High preset at 91.1 FPS is slightly faster but requires dropping visual quality. Given that Control is a visually rich game with atmospheric lighting and particle effects, the Ultra preset at 4K provides the most immersive experience while still staying well clear of the 60 FPS minimum. For users with G-SYNC or FreeSync displays, the 81.4 FPS average at 4K Ultra falls within typical variable refresh rate ranges, ensuring tear-free gameplay.