Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 delivers a highly capable Control experience, but the results vary significantly across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the combo is overwhelmingly strong, with even the Ultra preset averaging 83.9 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains solid, with all four presets clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold, including Ultra at 62.3 FPS. At 3840x2160, the picture changes: only the Low preset maintains fluidity, averaging 76.2 FPS, while Medium (55.4 FPS), High (49.1 FPS), and Ultra (41.7 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS mark. This places the system in the 1660th position out of 3720 tested combinations for this game, indicating a mid-to-upper tier standing among all hardware pairings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a clear performance curve across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the RTX 5060 shows its strength: the Low preset delivers an average of 147.9 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo. Medium drops to 106.9 FPS, High to 91.9 FPS, and Ultra to 83.9 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 43.3% reduction in average frame rate, yet even the most demanding preset remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playability threshold. This suggests that at 1080p, the GPU has ample headroom, and the CPU’s capabilities are not the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the performance curve steepens. Low averages 111.4 FPS, which is a 24.7% decrease compared to the same preset at 1080p. Medium follows at 81.7 FPS, High at 69.8 FPS, and Ultra at 62.3 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra here is 44.1%, slightly larger than at 1080p. Notably, Ultra at 1440p still clears the 60 FPS threshold by a narrow margin of 2.3 FPS. This indicates that the RTX 5060’s 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 128-bit bus, while adequate, are beginning to feel the pressure of higher pixel counts.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. Low averages 76.2 FPS, which is the only playable setting. Medium drops to 55.4 FPS, a 27.3% reduction from Low. High falls to 49.1 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 41.7 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 45.3% reduction, consistent with the pattern seen at lower resolutions. However, the absolute numbers reveal a hard ceiling: the RTX 5060 simply does not have the raw throughput to maintain 60 FPS beyond the Low preset at 4K. The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, so the analysis relies solely on averages, but the trend is unambiguous.

Similar Performance Alternatives

According to the benchmark database, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 53288. Its nearest rivals are remarkably close in performance. The AMD EPYC 7313P scores 53206, a delta of just 0.2% — effectively identical in aggregate throughput. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 scores 53469, putting it 0.3% ahead of the 7900X. The Intel Xeon 634 trails by 0.6% with a score of 52974, and the Intel Core i7-14700F leads by 0.6% with 53620. For gaming purposes, these differences are negligible; a user moving from any of these CPUs to another would see no measurable change in Control’s frame rates, as the game’s engine is not heavily threaded beyond what a modern 12-core processor provides.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 holds the 72nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26331. Its nearest rivals are a mixed bag. The AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401, a 0.3% advantage, though this is an integrated graphics solution — an odd comparison that suggests the database’s ranking algorithm groups by raw compute rather than market segment. The NVIDIA GeForce MX550 scores 26421, also 0.3% ahead, but this is a low-power laptop part. More relevant comparisons come from the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553, 0.8% ahead) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (26011, 1.2% behind). In practical terms, the RTX 5060 would deliver nearly identical Control performance to these cards. A user with an RX 6750 XT would see roughly the same frame rates at every preset and resolution, making the RTX 5060 a direct substitute.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 9 7900X and RTX 5060 ranks 1660th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places the system in the 55.4th percentile of all pairings — slightly above the median. Given that the CPU is a high-end 12-core part and the GPU is a mid-range offering, this ranking reflects the GPU’s role as the primary determinant of gaming performance. The CPU’s 91st percentile standing does not boost the combo further because Control’s engine, while demanding, does not leverage 24 threads in a way that would distinguish the 7900X from cheaper processors. The ranking suggests that many combos with slower CPUs but faster GPUs outperform this pairing, while combos with similar or weaker GPUs but faster CPUs (if such exist) would cluster nearby.

The data implies that the RTX 5060 is the bottleneck in most scenarios. At 1080p, the CPU has the headroom to push frame rates past 147 FPS, but the GPU’s rendering limits cap Ultra at 83.9 FPS. At 4K, the CPU is nearly idle relative to the GPU’s struggle to maintain 49 FPS on High. This is a classic GPU-bound configuration, and the 1660th rank reflects that reality.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 2560x1440 with maxed settings?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset at 2560x1440 averages 62.3 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 2.3 FPS. All other presets at this resolution — Low at 111.4 FPS, Medium at 81.7 FPS, and High at 69.8 FPS — are also playable.

Q: What is the best preset for 3840x2160?

A: The Low preset is the only playable option, averaging 76.2 FPS. Medium (55.4 FPS), High (49.1 FPS), and Ultra (41.7 FPS) all fall below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to the RX 6750 XT?

A: The RTX 5060 scores 26331 in average benchmarks, which is 1.2% higher than the RX 6750 XT’s 26011. In Control, this translates to virtually identical frame rates at every preset and resolution.

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

A: The data suggests yes for GPU-bound scenarios. The CPU ranks in the 91st percentile, but the combo’s overall rank of 1660 out of 3720 is driven by the GPU. At 1080p, the CPU can push beyond 147 FPS, but the GPU limits Ultra to 83.9 FPS.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1920x1080 on High settings?

A: The High preset at 1920x1080 averages 91.9 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving room for additional background tasks or future driver overhead.

Q: Does the GPU’s 8 GB memory capacity affect 4K performance?

A: While the memory capacity is not directly cited in the FPS data, the steep drop from Low (76.2 FPS) to Medium (55.4 FPS) at 3840x2160 indicates that higher presets exceed what the RTX 5060 can efficiently handle, which is consistent with the 8 GB GDDR7 allocation.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear division of labor between the Ryzen 9 7900X and the RTX 5060 across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the CPU’s influence is minimal; the GPU is the limiting factor at every preset. The gap between Low (147.9 FPS) and Ultra (83.9 FPS) is 64 FPS, which is entirely attributable to GPU rendering load. The 7900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, easily feeds the GPU at these frame rates, as evidenced by the lack of any CPU-related bottleneck in the measured averages.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s load increases, and the CPU’s role remains secondary. The scaling from Low (111.4 FPS) to Ultra (62.3 FPS) shows a 49.1 FPS drop, driven by pixel count and shading complexity. The CPU’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1093 and multi-thread score of 12536 indicate ample headroom for the game’s physics and AI systems, which do not scale linearly with resolution.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the dominant component. The CPU’s contribution fades into the background as the RTX 5060’s raw throughput caps performance. The shift from 1440p Ultra (62.3 FPS) to 4K Ultra (41.7 FPS) is a 33.1% reduction, while the CPU’s workload does not increase proportionally. This pattern confirms that for Control, the GPU determines playability at higher resolutions, while the CPU merely needs to be competent — which the 7900X is in spades. The CPU’s passmark multi-thread score of 51406 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29300 are far beyond the game’s requirements, making it a non-factor in all tested scenarios.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains 60 FPS or higher is Ultra, averaging 83.9 FPS. This is the optimal choice for visual fidelity, and the 23.9 FPS margin above the threshold provides a small buffer for scene complexity spikes.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again qualifies, averaging 62.3 FPS. The margin is slimmer — just 2.3 FPS above the threshold — but it is sufficient. Users seeking more stability could drop to High at 69.8 FPS, but the data indicates Ultra is technically playable.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Low, averaging 76.2 FPS. Medium falls short at 55.4 FPS, so Low is the only viable option. The 16.2 FPS margin is comfortable, but users must accept reduced visual quality to achieve fluid gameplay at 4K.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control, but the experience depends heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, the system is fully playable at every preset, with Ultra delivering 83.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets clear the 60 FPS threshold, including Ultra at 62.3 FPS, making this the sweet spot for balancing visuals and performance. At 3840x2160, only the Low preset achieves playability at 76.2 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: this hardware is a strong 1080p and 1440p performer, but at 4K, users must sacrifice quality to maintain fluidity. Given the combo’s rank of 1660 out of 3720, it sits in the upper half of tested systems, and the RTX 5060’s 72nd percentile GPU standing is the primary determinant of its gaming capabilities.