Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Control, a title that clearly favors high refresh rates and high resolutions. The data shows this combination is not just capable of running the game but does so with significant headroom, making it a top-tier choice for demanding 4K gameplay. The benchmark results indicate a system where the GPU becomes the primary driver of performance at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strength is fully exposed at lower ones.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combination shows a clear and predictable scaling pattern across the three tested resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system operates in a performance range that is typically reserved for esports titles, with the average frame rate soaring past the 200 FPS mark. Specifically, the Low preset at 1080p yields an average of 283 FPS, while the Medium preset delivers an average of 211 FPS, with a minimum of 180 FPS and a maximum of 243 FPS. Moving up to the High preset, the average drops to 188 FPS, and the Ultra preset still maintains a robust 163 FPS average.

The performance at 2560x1440 remains exceptionally high, with the system still comfortably exceeding the refresh rates of most high-fidelity monitors. The Low preset at 1440p produces an average of 225 FPS, while the Medium preset shows an average of 160 FPS, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. The High preset at this resolution achieves a 142 FPS average, and the Ultra preset continues to deliver a strong 124 FPS average. The scaling here is smooth, with a consistent step-down in performance as visual fidelity increases.

At 3840x2160, the system's performance is still impressive, but it clearly shows the increased load on the GPU. The Low preset at 4K still manages an average of 152 FPS, which is a substantial number. The Medium preset averages 108 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a max of 124 FPS. The High preset averages 96 FPS, and the Ultra preset brings the average down to 83 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the frame rate does not drop below the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating a high level of performance and optimization for this hardware.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a shifting balance between the CPU and GPU roles as the resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the game is heavily CPU-bound, as evidenced by the massive 283 FPS average on Low settings. This high frame rate is a direct product of the Ryzen 9 7900X's strong single-thread performance, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2617. The GPU is not the limiting factor here, as the RTX 5090 D is more than capable of rendering frames faster than the CPU can issue draw calls. The difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1080p is a 120 FPS drop, from 283 down to 163, which is primarily a result of increased GPU work (pixel shading, texture resolution), but the CPU still has the headroom to push well past 150 FPS.

As resolution increases to 2560x1440, the balance shifts more toward the GPU, but the CPU still maintains a leading role. The Low preset average falls from 283 FPS at 1080p to 225 FPS at 1440p, which is a smaller percentage drop than the jump from Low to Ultra at the same resolution. This indicates that the GPU is doing more work per frame, but the CPU is still capable of feeding it data quickly enough to maintain a high frame rate. The scaling from Low (225 FPS) to Ultra (124 FPS) is significant, showing the GPU's workload increases substantially with settings, but the CPU still isn't the primary bottleneck.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 D becomes the definitive bottleneck. The data shows a "resolution scaling" of 283 FPS (1080p Low) down to 152 FPS (4K Low), a reduction of 46%. This is a direct result of the GPU being tasked with rendering over 8 million pixels per frame. The CPU, which is still the same, is no longer the limiting factor; it can prepare frames faster than the GPU can render them. The difference between presets at 4K is smaller in absolute terms (from 152 FPS on Low to 83 FPS on Ultra) than at 1080p, demonstrating that the GPU is now the sole determinant of performance. The CPU is a supporting player, ensuring the GPU is fed, but the GPU's raw fill rate and shading power dictate the final frame rate.

Best Settings per Resolution

The data shows that for this specific combination, the "Best Settings" are the highest preset that maintains an average FPS at or above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At every resolution tested, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D are capable of running the game at the Ultra preset with an average FPS well above 60.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS threshold is Ultra, which achieves an average of 83 FPS. This is a significant achievement, as it means the user does not have to compromise on visual quality to get a smooth experience at 4K. The data shows that even the Ultra preset maintains a high average, providing a comfortable margin above the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best choice, and it delivers a much higher average FPS of 124. This high frame rate allows for a very fluid gameplay experience on high refresh rate monitors. The performance headroom is substantial, with the average FPS more than double the playable threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best, with an average FPS of 163. This is a scenario where the hardware is significantly overqualified, producing frame rates that are more than 2.5 times the 60 FPS threshold. The system offers a massive amount of performance, ensuring no setting combination will challenge it at this resolution. The data shows no resolution or preset combo drops below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of the benchmark database, this hardware combination stands in a very high position. The combo rank for this game is 27 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 1% of all systems tested. This ranking indicates that this specific CPU and GPU pairing is exceptionally well-suited for Control, as it outperforms the vast majority of other hardware configurations.

The high-ranking is not just a matter of raw numbers; it reflects the balanced pairing of the 12-core Ryzen 9 7900X with the GeForce RTX 5090 D's massive 32 GB frame buffer and 1.79 TB/s memory bandwidth. This combination ensures that both the CPU and GPU can work at their full potential without causing a bottleneck. The CPU is in the 91st percentile for all CPUs, and the GPU is in the 92nd percentile for all GPUs, indicating that both are top-tier pieces of hardware in their own right. The synergy between them is evident in the benchmark results, leading to a rank that is significantly better than the majority of competing systems.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For users looking for similar performance, the nearest rivals to the CPU and GPU offer close alternatives. For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X has an average benchmark score of 53288. The nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 7313P, which has a score of 53206 and a deltaPct of 0.2, meaning it is virtually identical in performance. The Intel Xeon 634 is also close, with a score of 52974 and a deltaPct of 0.6, showing it is slightly lower performing. The Intel Xeon Phi 7290 is a bit further ahead with a score of 53469 (deltaPct -0.3), and the Intel Core i7-14700F is also a contender with a score of 53620 (deltaPct -0.6). These processors would produce a very similar CPU-side performance in the game.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D has an average benchmark score of 77712. the most similar performance comes from the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT, which has a score of 76904 (deltaPct 1.1), meaning it is about 1.1% slower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is a little faster, with a score of 78940 (deltaPct -1.6). The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (score 79396, deltaPct -2.1) and the 16 GB version (score 79605, deltaPct -2.4) are also close in raw average score, but they are compute cards and might not have the same gaming features like the RTX 5090 D. Swapping the GPU for any of these would yield a very similar frame rate range, though the RTX 5090 D's specific architecture and drivers are the most optimized for gaming.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control at an excellent level. Based on the data, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is a top-tier performer for this game. The verdict by resolution is unequivocal: at 3840x2160, all presets are playable, with the Ultra preset achieving an average of 83 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset achieves an average of 124 FPS, and at 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 163 FPS. The system significantly exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and settings level.

The data strongly suggests this is a system built for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming. Not only does it pass the 60 FPS test, but it also provides enough headroom to ensure smooth gameplay even in the most intense scenes. The lowest recorded value across all tests is the 92 FPS minimum at 4K Medium, which still high above the 60 FPS threshold. This indicates that the system is not just playable but also consistent. The only conclusion is that this hardware combination is highly capable of running Control at maximum settings with a smooth and responsive experience.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The benchmark results show an average FPS of 83 at the 3840x2160 Ultra setting, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p?

A: The Ultra preset is the best setting at 2560x1440, delivering a strong average of 124 FPS.

Q: How much FPS is there for 1080p on the lowest settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Low preset, the combination achieves an average of 283 FPS.

Q: What is the combo rank in the game's benchmark database?

A: The combo rank for this CPU and GPU is 27 out of 3720 tested, which places it in the top percentile.

Q: Which component is a better at 4K, the CPU or the GPU?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary bottleneck, as demonstrated by the 152 FPS at Low, which is the lowest FPS of all Low presets. The CPU is not the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D the only GPU with similar performance?

A: No, the data shows the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is a nearest rival with an average score of 78940 and a deltaPct of -1.6% compared to the RTX 5090 D's 79227, indicating a similar performance.