Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 722nd out of 3,720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 19.4% of all configurations. This is a strong position, indicating that the pairing delivers well above-average performance for this title. The combo’s percentile ranking for the CPU is 92, meaning it outperforms 92% of all tested processors, while the GPU sits at the 82nd percentile. The measured frame rates confirm this: the system clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested, with the sole exception of 4K Ultra, which falls just short at 59.6 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The 722nd rank out of 3,720 combos is a decisive result. It places this pairing in the upper fifth of all tested systems for Control, which is a demanding action-adventure title. The data shows a configuration that is not merely playable but comfortably ahead of the median system. The average benchmark score for the CPU is 57,498, and the GPU’s average is 40,377; when combined, these figures produce the high frame rates observed across all settings. The percentileVsAllCpus of 92 for the Ryzen 9 9900X and percentileVsAllGpus of 82 for the RTX 5070 reinforce that both components are individually above-average, and their synergy in Control yields a rank that reflects no significant bottleneck in either direction. In practical terms, a rank of 722 out of 3,720 means the vast majority of tested systems will deliver lower frame rates, making this combo a top-tier choice for this game.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component importance as resolution changes. At 1920x1080, the GPU is the primary driver, but the CPU’s strength ensures no holdback. The frame rate at 1080p Low is 206.1 FPS, which drops to 118.1 FPS at Ultra — a 42.7% reduction. This scaling is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at lower resolutions, where the RTX 5070’s raw throughput is the limiting factor. The Ryzen 9 9900X, with its 12 cores and 24 threads, provides ample headroom; its single-thread score of 4,672 in Passmark and multi-thread score of 54,643 mean it can feed the GPU efficiently even at high frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the balance shifts. The frame rate at Low is 155.5 FPS, falling to 87.1 FPS at Ultra — a 44% drop. The gap between Low and Medium is 46.1 FPS (155.5 to 109.4), while the gap between Medium and High is only 12.1 FPS (109.4 to 97.3). This suggests that at 1440p, the GPU is still the main constraint, but the CPU’s role becomes more visible as settings increase. At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates entirely. The frame rate at Low is 106 FPS, dropping to 59.6 FPS at Ultra — a 43.8% reduction. The difference between High (69.2 FPS) and Ultra (59.6 FPS) is just 9.6 FPS, indicating that the RTX 5070’s memory bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s and 12 GB of GDDR7 are being taxed heavily at 4K. The CPU’s contribution is minimal at this resolution, as the 9900X’s performance is far beyond what Control requires at 4K. The data shows that for this game, the RTX 5070 is the determining factor at all resolutions, but the Ryzen 9 9900X ensures that CPU-bound scenarios at 1080p never limit the frame rate.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X’s nearest rivals in average benchmark score are all within a 1.4% delta. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57,555, a 0.1% difference, meaning it would perform nearly identically in CPU-bound tasks. The AMD EPYC 7313 scores 57,399, a 0.2% delta, and the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58,115, a 1.1% delta. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58,323, a 1.4% delta. In Control, these differences are negligible; any of these CPUs would produce virtually the same frame rates when paired with the RTX 5070, as the game is not heavily multi-threaded. The 9900X’s advantage lies in its 4 nm process and Zen 5 architecture, but for this specific title, the deltaPct values show that users would not notice a difference.

For the GPU, the RTX 5070’s nearest rivals are a mix of professional and mobile parts. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 scores 40,318, a 0.1% delta, meaning it would deliver nearly identical performance in Control. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 scores 40,063, a 0.8% delta, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870, a 1.2% delta. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile scores 39,568, a 2% delta. These deltaPct values are small, but they are based on average benchmark scores across multiple tests, not game-specific results. In Control, the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 30.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance would be the deciding factors. A user with a Radeon Pro 580 would see similar frame rates, but the RTX 5070’s newer architecture and higher memory bandwidth would likely provide a smoother experience in this title’s physics-heavy scenes.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Control at 60 FPS or higher at all tested resolutions, provided the correct settings are selected. At 3840x2160, the verdictByResolution lists High, Low, and Medium as playable, with High delivering 69.2 FPS. Ultra at 4K falls below the threshold at 59.6 FPS, so it is not playable. At 2560x1440, all four settings — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with Ultra achieving 87.1 FPS. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra hitting 118.1 FPS. The playableThresholdFps of 60 is cleared by a comfortable margin in every playable case. The only failure is 4K Ultra, which misses by 0.4 FPS — a marginal shortfall that could be addressed by a minor settings tweak. For users targeting 4K, High is the optimal choice, offering 69.2 FPS. For 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is fully playable, making this combo an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate monitors at those resolutions. The system is, in short, a high-performance pairing for Control, with no meaningful weaknesses at standard gaming resolutions.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo achieve 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not at Ultra settings. The measured frame rates show 69.2 FPS at High, 74.8 FPS at Medium, and 106 FPS at Low for 3840x2160. Ultra falls short at 59.6 FPS, so High is the best playable setting at 4K.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings deliver 87.1 FPS at 2560x1440, which is the highest preset that stays above the 60 FPS playable threshold. All other settings (Low, Medium, High) also exceed 60 FPS, with Low reaching 155.5 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in performance?

A: The Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57,498. Its nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 9015, scores 57,555, a delta of -0.1%. The Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58,115, a 1.1% delta. These differences are minor and would not affect Control’s frame rates.

Q: Is the RTX 5070’s performance close to any other GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 580 has an average score of 40,318, a 0.1% delta from the RTX 5070’s 40,377. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40,870, a -1.2% delta. These GPUs would perform similarly in synthetic benchmarks, but the RTX 5070’s 12 GB GDDR7 memory is better suited for Control’s textures.

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

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings is 130.3 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and leaves significant headroom for a high-refresh-rate display.

Q: Is Ultra settings playable at any resolution?

A: Yes. Ultra is playable at 2560x1440 with 87.1 FPS and at 1920x1080 with 118.1 FPS. At 3840x2160, Ultra is not playable because it averages 59.6 FPS, just below the 60 FPS threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, with an average of 69.2 FPS. Medium delivers 74.8 FPS and Low delivers 106 FPS, but High offers the best visual quality while remaining playable. Ultra is excluded because it averages 59.6 FPS, missing the threshold.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is the best setting, averaging 87.1 FPS. This is the highest preset and clears the 60 FPS mark by a wide margin. High (97.3 FPS), Medium (109.4 FPS), and Low (155.5 FPS) are also playable, but Ultra provides the full visual experience without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, Ultra is the best setting, averaging 118.1 FPS. This is the most demanding preset and still delivers over double the 60 FPS threshold. High (130.3 FPS), Medium (150.9 FPS), and Low (206.1 FPS) are all playable, but Ultra is the recommended choice for maximum fidelity. The data shows that this combo is powerful enough to run Control at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, with only a minor compromise needed at 4K.