Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control, with all tested settings and resolutions exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. Benchmark results show this pairing ranks 95th out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 2.6% of all systems evaluated for this game. The data indicates a system capable of running Control at maximum settings with substantial headroom across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achieved by this combo?

A: The highest recorded average is 230.8 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At 2560x1440, the best average is 212.8 FPS with Low settings, and at 3840x2160, the best average is 147.1 FPS with Low settings.

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 81.1 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by approximately 35%. This is the most demanding preset tested at the highest resolution.

Q: How does performance scale when moving from 1080p to 4K?

A: At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 156.3 FPS at 1920x1080 to 119.9 FPS at 2560x1440, then to 81.1 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 48% reduction from 1080p to 4K at the Ultra preset.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings produce an average of 212.8 FPS while Ultra produces 119.9 FPS. The gap between the two presets is 92.9 FPS, indicating the GPU has significant headroom even at maximum quality settings.

Q: Which resolution offers the smoothest experience relative to the 60 FPS threshold?

A: All resolutions offer substantial margin above the threshold. The smallest margin is at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, delivering 81.1 FPS, which is still 21.1 FPS above the playable threshold. The largest margin is at 1920x1080 with Low settings, delivering 230.8 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Control?

A: The combination ranks 95th out of 3720 tested combinations. This places it in the 97.4th percentile, meaning it outperforms approximately 97% of all tested system configurations for this game.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank of 95 out of 3720 tested combinations places this system firmly in elite territory for Control. This ranking reflects the combined capability of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card working together. The percentile position indicates that only 94 other configurations deliver higher average frame rates across the tested settings and resolutions.

The rank becomes more meaningful when examining the performance distribution. At 1920x1080, even the most demanding Ultra preset produces an average of 156.3 FPS, which is 2.6 times the playable threshold. This suggests the system is not bottlenecked at lower resolutions and maintains exceptional performance throughout the settings range. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still delivers 119.9 FPS, nearly double the threshold. The 4K results show the first signs of meaningful scaling pressure, with Ultra dropping to 81.1 FPS, but this remains comfortably above playable levels.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 5090 provides massive graphical headroom, while the 16-core, 32-thread Ryzen 9 5950X ensures the CPU does not become a limiting factor. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 10810 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26017 indicate strong multi-threaded capability, which aligns with the high frame rates observed even at lower resolutions where CPU overhead typically becomes more prominent.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system delivers average frame rates ranging from 156.3 FPS at Ultra settings to 230.8 FPS at Low settings. The Medium preset produces 201.6 FPS, while High settings yield 179.5 FPS. The progression from Ultra to Low shows a 74.5 FPS improvement, representing a 47.7% performance gain when reducing graphical fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages shift downward as expected. Ultra settings produce 119.9 FPS, High settings deliver 135.5 FPS, Medium settings reach 151.7 FPS, and Low settings achieve 212.8 FPS. The difference between Ultra and Low at this resolution is 92.9 FPS, which is larger than the corresponding gap at 1080p. This indicates that resolution scaling amplifies the performance difference between presets.

At 3840x2160, the averages compress into a narrower range. Ultra settings deliver 81.1 FPS, High settings produce 91.1 FPS, Medium settings reach 100.5 FPS, and Low settings achieve 147.1 FPS. The Ultra-to-Low gap here is 66.0 FPS, which is smaller than at 1440p. The data suggests that at 4K, the GPU becomes increasingly saturated, reducing the proportional benefit of lower settings.

Across all resolutions, the minimum and maximum frame rate values are not reported in the data, so the analysis relies on average FPS. The consistency of the scaling patterns — with Medium typically landing roughly halfway between Low and High — indicates stable performance behavior across the tested configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, based on average benchmark scores, include several processors with closely matched performance. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52073, which is 0.2% lower than the Ryzen 9 5950X's average of 51947. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, representing a 0.3% delta. The Intel Core i9-13900F scores 51730, which is 0.4% higher. The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 52301, showing a 0.7% delta. These four processors would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance in Control.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090, the nearest rivals show similar clustering. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, which is 0.3% lower than the RTX 5090's average of 79842. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396, representing a 0.6% delta. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT scores 78940, showing a 1.1% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80959, which is 1.4% higher. These GPUs would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5090 in most scenarios.

Combining these alternatives, a system with any of the listed CPUs paired with any of the listed GPUs would deliver very similar performance in Control. The tight clustering of scores — all within roughly 1.5% of the measured components — means users with these alternative configurations should expect comparable frame rates across all resolutions and settings tested.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows that the GPU plays the dominant role in determining frame rates across all tested resolutions, but the CPU's contribution becomes more apparent at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Ultra and Low settings is 74.5 FPS, while at 3840x2160, the same settings gap narrows to 66.0 FPS. This pattern indicates that at 1080p, the GPU has enough headroom that CPU performance can influence results, while at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary constraint.

The resolution scaling provides additional insight into component roles. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at Ultra settings reduces average FPS from 156.3 to 119.9, a 23.3% decrease. Moving from 2560x1440 to 3840x2160 at Ultra reduces average FPS from 119.9 to 81.1, a 32.4% decrease. The larger relative drop at higher resolutions confirms that GPU load scales significantly with pixel count, making the RTX 5090 the limiting factor at 4K.

The Ryzen 9 5950X's specifications support its role as a capable companion. With 16 cores, 32 threads, and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, the processor provides ample single-thread and multi-thread performance. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1614 and multi-core score of 26017 indicate strong performance in both lightly-threaded and heavily-threaded workloads. At 1080p, where CPU overhead is more likely to surface, the system still delivers 156.3 FPS at Ultra settings, suggesting the CPU is not a bottleneck even in the most demanding preset.

The Verdict

This system can run Control at playable frame rates across all tested configurations. The verdict data confirms that every resolution and settings combination clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 3840x2160, all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are marked as playable, with the best settings at Ultra delivering 81.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same four presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 119.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra delivering 156.3 FPS.

The margin above the threshold varies significantly by resolution. At 4K Ultra, the system operates 21.1 FPS above the playable threshold, providing a comfortable buffer. At 1440p Ultra, the margin expands to 59.9 FPS, while at 1080p Ultra, the margin reaches 96.3 FPS. The data indicates that even the most demanding configuration tested — 4K Ultra — leaves substantial headroom for maintaining smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 81.1 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available in the tested data, and it maintains a 21.1 FPS margin above the playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings deliver an average of 119.9 FPS, making it the best choice for maximum visual quality while maintaining nearly double the playable threshold. This represents the optimal balance of fidelity and performance at this resolution.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 156.3 FPS. This configuration provides the highest frame rates among the Ultra presets across all resolutions, with a margin of 96.3 FPS above the threshold. The data shows that at 1080p, the system has extraordinary headroom, allowing for maximum settings without any concern for dropping below playable frame rates.