Control

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination delivers overwhelming performance for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark data confirms that this pairing achieves playable frame rates above the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution and preset, from 1920x1080 Low at 279 FPS average up to 3840x2160 Ultra at 78 FPS average. The RTX 5090's raw throughput, combined with the Core Ultra 5 235's strong single-threaded performance, makes this system capable of running Control at maximum settings even at 4K, with substantial headroom for higher refresh rate displays at lower resolutions.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 sits in a performance tier where its nearest rivals show remarkably small deltas. Its average benchmark score of 46062 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46030) and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46098). The two AMD EPYC parts are similarly close: the EPYC 4364P scores 45970 (0.2% higher) and the EPYC 7303 scores 45960 (0.2% higher). For gaming workloads in Control, any of these four CPUs would deliver nearly identical CPU-bound performance, meaning the choice between them comes down to platform features rather than frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090's average benchmark score of 79842 places it in a more scattered field. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB scores 79605, just 0.3% lower, while the Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB scores 79396 at 0.6% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT trails by 1.1% with a score of 78940, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X actually scores higher at 80959, giving a -1.4% delta in the RTX 5090's favor. These deltas remain small enough that in a game like Control, which is not heavily GPU-bound at lower resolutions, users would see virtually identical FPS numbers with any of these GPUs when paired with the Core Ultra 5 235.

The practical implication is that this CPU-GPU combo behaves like a high-end enthusiast pairing where neither component bottlenecks the other in Control. The CPU's 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs indicate that both parts are near the top of their respective categories, and the small deltas to rivals suggest that swapping to any listed alternative would change benchmark scores by less than 1.5% in most cases.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on Ultra settings at 3840x2160?

A: Yes. Measured data shows an average of 78 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playable threshold with 18 FPS of headroom.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 2560x1440 gaming?

A: The Ultra preset achieves an average of 116 FPS at 2560x1440, making it the best choice since it provides the highest visual quality while remaining well above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much faster is Low settings compared to Ultra at 1920x1080?

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 279 FPS, which is 126 FPS higher than the Ultra preset's 153 FPS average. This represents an 82% increase in frame rate.

Q: Does the RTX 5090 bottleneck the Core Ultra 5 235 in this game?

A: The data indicates balanced performance. At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 279 FPS average, which is likely near the CPU's practical limit, while at 3840x2160 Ultra the 78 FPS average shows the GPU handling increased resolution load effectively.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 86 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 Medium settings. This is still 26 FPS above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating consistent performance even in demanding scenes.

Q: Is there any resolution where this combo fails to maintain 60 FPS?

A: No. Every tested resolution and settings combination exceeds 60 FPS average. The lowest average is 78 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra, and all playable settings lists include every preset at all three resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the system demonstrates exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 279 FPS, while High settings deliver 176 FPS average. The Medium preset shows an average of 198 FPS with a minimum of 168 FPS and maximum of 228 FPS. Ultra settings still manage 153 FPS average, which is more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The spread between Low and Ultra is 126 FPS, showing that even at maximum quality, the system maintains triple-digit frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales predictably with resolution. Low settings yield 211 FPS average, while High settings produce 133 FPS. Medium settings record an average of 150 FPS with minimum and maximum values of 127 FPS and 172 FPS respectively. The Ultra preset maintains 116 FPS average, which is still nearly double the playable threshold. The resolution increase from 1080p to 1440p reduces frame rates by roughly 24-27% depending on the preset, which is consistent with the additional pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the system remains highly playable but the GPU workload becomes more pronounced. Low settings deliver 142 FPS average, while High settings reach 90 FPS. The Medium preset shows an average of 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 116 FPS. Ultra settings produce 78 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by 18 FPS. The 4K resolution demands significantly more from the GPU, but the RTX 5090's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth prevent any stutter or frame drops below the playable level.

The Verdict

This system can run Control at 60 FPS or higher at every resolution and settings combination tested. At 1920x1080, all four presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, with the Ultra preset averaging 153 FPS. The 2560x1440 resolution also supports all presets above 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 116 FPS. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding configuration, all presets including Ultra remain playable with an average of 78 FPS.

The verdict by resolution confirms that there is no configuration where this combo falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best settings at each resolution are always Ultra: 153 FPS at 1920x1080, 116 FPS at 2560x1440, and 78 FPS at 3840x2160. For users with 120 Hz or 144 Hz displays, the 1920x1080 and 2560x1440 resolutions offer sufficient headroom to run Ultra settings while still approaching those refresh rates, though 4K users will be limited to 78 FPS at Ultra.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all 3720 tested CPU-GPU combinations in Control, this pairing ranks 72nd. This places it in the top 2% of all tested systems, which is consistent with the individual component rankings: the CPU sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU sits in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The combination of a strong mid-range CPU with a flagship GPU produces a system that outperforms the vast majority of tested hardware in this specific game.

The rank of 72 out of 3720 suggests that there are 71 combinations that score higher, likely featuring higher-end CPUs paired with the same or similar GPUs. However, for practical purposes, the performance difference between rank 72 and rank 1 is unlikely to be noticeable in Control, since the game is already running at frame rates far above the 60 FPS threshold at all settings. The high rank also indicates that the Core Ultra 5 235 does not significantly bottleneck the RTX 5090 in this title, as evidenced by the playable frame rates at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 153 FPS. This gives users 93 FPS of headroom above the playable threshold, meaning even in the most intense combat scenarios with multiple particle effects, the frame rate should remain well above 100 FPS.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again provides the best visual quality while maintaining 116 FPS average. This is 56 FPS above the threshold, providing substantial buffer for frame time spikes or demanding scenes. The minimum FPS at Medium settings is 127 FPS, suggesting that Ultra likely maintains similarly high minimums, though exact minimum data for Ultra is not recorded.

At 3840x2160, Ultra settings remain the best choice with 78 FPS average, exactly 18 FPS above the playable threshold. While this is the closest margin of any configuration tested, the 78 FPS average indicates that the system can handle 4K Ultra without dipping below 60 FPS in typical gameplay. The Medium preset at 4K shows a minimum of 86 FPS, which is 8 FPS higher than the Ultra average, suggesting that Ultra at 4K likely holds minimums in the 70-80 FPS range. For users who prioritize frame rate stability over visual fidelity at 4K, the Medium preset with its 101 FPS average and 86 FPS minimum offers a more comfortable margin, but Ultra remains fully playable.