Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 combination delivers a mixed bag in Control, heavily dependent on resolution and settings. The data shows a clear pattern: this rig is a solid 1080p performer, a capable 1440p machine with settings adjustments, but struggles to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K. Below is a detailed breakdown of what the benchmark results indicate for this specific pairing.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is never below the 60 FPS threshold. The Low preset delivers an average of 124 FPS, which drops to 88 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 75 FPS and a maximum of 101 FPS). The High preset averages 78 FPS, and even the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 68 FPS. This resolution shows plenty of headroom, suggesting the CPU and GPU combination is well-balanced for high refresh rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance dip becomes noticeable but remains manageable. The Low preset still produces a high average of 94 FPS. The Medium preset averages 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. The High preset barely misses the playable threshold, averaging 59 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 52 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. This resolution requires a settings compromise to guarantee smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5050 begins to show its limits. The Low preset is the only one that clears the 60 FPS bar, averaging 63 FPS. The Medium preset averages 45 FPS, with a minimum of 38 FPS and a maximum of 52 FPS. The High preset averages 40 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to an average of 35 FPS. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K is substantial (18 FPS), indicating that the GPU's 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus are significant factors at this resolution.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the nearestRivals data, the CPU and GPU in this system have close performance counterparts that would yield similar behavior in Control.

For the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, the closest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.2% faster), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3% slower), the Intel Xeon 634 (0.6% faster), and the Intel Core i7-14700F (0.6% slower). In gaming scenarios, these deltas are negligible. The Core i7-14700F is the most relevant comparison for a desktop gaming context, and the data suggests it would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control. The EPYC and Xeon parts are server-class chips, but their benchmark scores indicate they would not bottleneck the RTX 5050 any differently than the 7900X.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, the nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX Vega M GL (0.6% faster), the AMD Radeon HD 8970M (1.0% faster), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT (1.6% slower), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 Mobile (1.6% faster). The RX 5600 XT is a notable desktop alternative; being only 1.6% slower, it would perform virtually identically in Control. The RTX A4000 Mobile is a laptop part, but its score suggests it would match the 5050's frame rates closely. The RX Vega M GL and HD 8970M are older integrated and mobile parts respectively, yet their benchmark scores land them in the same performance tier, meaning users with those GPUs would see similar FPS in this game.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data indicates the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS average for each resolution.

At 3840x2160, the only playable option is the Low preset, which averages 63 FPS. This is a tight margin, so any demanding scene could push it below the threshold. The Medium preset at 45 FPS is not recommended for a consistent 60 FPS experience.

At 2560x1440, the Medium preset is the best choice, averaging 67 FPS. While its minimum of 57 FPS dips slightly below 60, the average is solid. The High preset at 59 FPS is borderline, and the Low preset at 94 FPS leaves performance on the table.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is fully playable, averaging 68 FPS. This is the ideal setting for this resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. The High preset at 78 FPS and Medium at 88 FPS are also viable, but the data shows Ultra is within reach.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data clearly defines what this PC can run. At 1920x1080, this system passes with flying colors. All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — average above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 68 FPS is the recommended way to play, offering the full visual experience of Control.

At 2560x1440, the system is playable but requires a settings cap. The Low (94 FPS) and Medium (67 FPS) presets clear the 60 FPS average threshold. The High preset at 59 FPS is just under the line, and Ultra at 52 FPS is not recommended for a smooth experience. The best setting here is Medium, which balances visual fidelity with a playable frame rate.

At 3840x2160, the system barely qualifies as playable. Only the Low preset averages above 60 FPS, at 63 FPS. Every other preset — Medium at 45 FPS, High at 40 FPS, and Ultra at 35 FPS — falls well short of the target. This is a 1080p and 1440p gaming machine; 4K gaming requires significant compromises in visual quality.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results suggest that the GPU is the primary bottleneck in this pairing, especially at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 shows a consistent drop in FPS across all settings. For example, the Medium preset drops from 88 FPS at 1080p to 67 FPS at 1440p, a 24% reduction. The Ultra preset drops from 68 FPS to 52 FPS, a similar 24% reduction. This pattern is typical of a GPU-limited scenario.

The jump from 1440p to 2160p is even more drastic. The Medium preset falls from 67 FPS to 45 FPS, a 33% reduction. The High preset falls from 59 FPS to 40 FPS, a 32% reduction. This steep decline indicates that the RTX 5050's memory bandwidth and 8 GB VRAM capacity are being saturated at 4K. The gap between Low and Medium at 4K (18 FPS) is much larger than at 1080p (36 FPS) or 1440p (27 FPS), further pointing to GPU limitations.

The Ryzen 9 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, is not the limiting factor in this game. Its strong single-thread performance (as evidenced by a 3dmark single thread score of 1093 and a passmark singlethread score of 4238) ensures it can feed the GPU adequately at all resolutions. The CPU's role becomes more prominent at lower resolutions and lower presets, where frame rates are higher. At 1080p Low (124 FPS), the CPU is working harder, but the data does not show any signs of CPU bottlenecking, as the frame rates scale predictably with settings.

FAQ

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

A: No. The benchmark data shows the High preset at 3840x2160 averages 40 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 35 FPS. Only the Low preset at 4K clears 60 FPS, averaging 63 FPS.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The Medium preset is the best choice for 2560x1440. It averages 67 FPS, with a minimum of 57 FPS and a maximum of 77 FPS. The High preset averages 59 FPS, which just misses the 60 FPS target.

Q: How does the RTX 5050 compare to the RX 5600 XT in this game?

A: The nearestRivals data shows the RX 5600 XT is 1.6% slower than the RTX 5050 in average benchmark score. In practical terms, this means the RX 5600 XT would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control across all resolutions and presets.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 7900X overkill for this GPU?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck. The 7900X's benchmark scores (e.g., a 3dmark max threads score of 12536 and a cinebench r23 multicore score of 29300) are far above what Control requires. The frame rates are clearly GPU-limited, especially at 1440p and 4K, so the CPU has ample headroom.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: The Ultra preset at 1920x1080 averages 68 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it a viable option for high-fidelity 1080p gaming. The High preset averages 78 FPS for a bit more headroom.

Q: Why is the frame rate drop so large when going from 1080p to 1440p?

A: The performance scaling indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. The Medium preset drops from 88 FPS at 1080p to 67 FPS at 1440p, a 24% decrease. The Ultra preset drops from 68 FPS to 52 FPS, also a 24% decrease. This consistent scaling pattern is characteristic of a GPU-bound workload, where the RTX 5050's 8 GB VRAM and 320.0 GB/s bandwidth become increasingly stressed at higher pixel counts.