Control

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is a formidable combination for Control, a 2019 action-adventure title that still stresses modern hardware. Measured frame rates show this pairing clears the 60 FPS playable threshold at every preset and resolution tested, from 1080p Low to 4K Ultra. The data places this combo 121st out of 3,720 tested configurations, firmly in the top tier for this game. With the CPU sitting in the 90th percentile of all CPUs and the GPU in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, this is a high-end setup that leaves little performance on the table.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The table below lists the average, minimum, and maximum frame rates recorded for each resolution and preset combination. Note that minimum and maximum values are only provided for Medium settings; other presets have average-only data.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 88 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 139 | — | — |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 99 | 84 | 114 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 76 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | High | 130 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 206 | — | — |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 146 | 124 | 168 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 113 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | High | 172 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 272 | — | — |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 194 | 165 | 223 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 149 | — | — |

At 4K, the spread from Low to Ultra is 139 FPS down to 76 FPS, a 63 FPS drop that shows the GPU is heavily taxed at the highest resolution. The Medium preset at 4K dips to 84 FPS in the minimum frame rate, still comfortably above 60. At 1440p, the range is 206 FPS on Low to 113 FPS on Ultra, with Medium min/max of 124/168. At 1080p, the average frame rate never falls below 149 FPS even on Ultra, and Low reaches 272 FPS. The minimum values on Medium at every resolution remain above 84 FPS, indicating no severe frame-time spikes.

Best Settings per Resolution

Since all presets at every resolution maintain an average frame rate above 60 FPS, the most demanding preset — Ultra — is the best choice for each resolution. The data confirms that the combination can handle the game's highest quality settings without dropping below the playable threshold.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Ultra runs at an average of 76 FPS.
• 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra runs at an average of 113 FPS.
• 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra runs at an average of 149 FPS.

These numbers show that the GPU has enough headroom to run Control at maximum detail even at 4K, with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. For players who prefer higher refresh rates, dropping to High or Medium at 1440p or 1080p yields even higher frame rates — 130 FPS and 172 FPS at High respectively — but Ultra remains fully playable.

How This Combo Ranks

The combined system ranks 121st out of 3,720 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the top 3.3% of all configurations. This rank reflects the strength of both components. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,995. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G scores 49,196, a 0.4% advantage over the Ultra 5; the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 scores 49,228, a 0.5% lead; the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48,698, which the Ultra 5 beats by 0.6%; and the Intel Core i5-14600K scores 48,618, which the Ultra 5 beats by 0.8%. These small deltas show the CPU is competitive with other high-end desktop processors.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 60,347. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60,326 (a 0% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60,140 (the RTX 4090 is 0.3% faster), the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M at 61,896 (the RTX 4090 is 2.5% slower), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58,657 (the RTX 4090 is 2.9% faster). While the GPU is not the absolute fastest in every synthetic test, its real-world performance in Control is exceptional, as evidenced by the measured frame rates.

The combination of a top-tier CPU and a flagship GPU yields a system that is more than capable of running Control at maximum settings, as the rank suggests.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K Ultra with playable frame rates?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest FPS this combination can achieve in Control?

A: The highest recorded average is 272 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At 1080p Medium, the average is 194 FPS, and at 1080p Ultra it is 149 FPS.

Q: Are there any settings where the frame rate drops below 60 FPS?

A: No. Every preset and resolution tested maintains an average FPS above 60. The lowest average is 76 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the lowest minimum FPS recorded is 84 FPS at 4K Medium.

Q: How does this combo compare to other tested systems in Control?

A: It ranks 121st out of 3,720 combinations, putting it in the top 3.3% of all tested configurations.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bigger performance factor in this game?

A: The frame rate scales strongly with both resolution and preset, indicating the GPU is the primary driver. The CPU's high benchmark scores (e.g., 32,924 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 4,648 in single-core) suggest it is not a bottleneck, especially since even at 1080p Low the system reaches 272 FPS.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates like on Medium settings?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum is 84 FPS; at 1440p Medium, it is 124 FPS; and at 1080p Medium, it is 165 FPS. These minimums are all well above 60 FPS, indicating consistent frame delivery.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling across resolutions and presets reveals a clear division of labor. At 1080p, the system achieves very high frame rates — 272 FPS on Low and 149 FPS on Ultra — which suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU without limiting it. The drop from 1080p to 1440p to 4K at the same preset is substantial: on High, the average goes from 172 to 130 to 88 FPS. This pattern is typical of GPU-bound workloads, where higher resolutions increase the pixel count and put more stress on the graphics card.

The GPU's raw specifications support this interpretation. The RTX 4090 has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory, a 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth, and 82.58 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. These numbers are far beyond what Control requires, even at 4K Ultra. The CPU, with 14 cores and 14 threads, a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, and 24 MB of L3 cache, provides ample single-thread and multi-thread performance. Its Cinebench R23 scores — 4,648 single-core and 32,924 multi-core — are strong, but in this game the GPU is the decisive component.

The difference between Low and Ultra presets at each resolution further illustrates the GPU's dominance. At 1080p, moving from Low to Ultra reduces the average from 272 to 149 FPS, a 123 FPS drop. At 4K, the same preset change reduces the average from 139 to 76 FPS, a 63 FPS drop. The absolute drop is smaller at 4K because the GPU is already near its limits, but the relative impact is similar. This indicates that the GPU's workload scales with both resolution and quality settings, while the CPU's role remains constant.

In practical terms, players can expect the RTX 4090 to be the limiting factor when pushing higher resolutions and quality presets. The Core Ultra 5 245 will not hold back the GPU in Control, as evidenced by the high frame rates at 1080p where CPU overhead is more likely to surface.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination runs Control exceptionally well. The data shows that every resolution and preset tested stays at or above 60 FPS, with the lowest average being 76 FPS at 4K Ultra. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: All settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 76 FPS.
• 2560x1440: All settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 113 FPS.
• 1920x1080: All settings are playable, with Ultra averaging 149 FPS.

This system can run Control at maximum quality at any resolution, and even at 4K Ultra it maintains a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold. For players with high-refresh-rate monitors, dropping to Medium or Low at 1080p yields 194 FPS and 272 FPS respectively, while 1440p Medium still delivers 146 FPS. The combination ranks 121st out of 3,720 tested, confirming its position among the top configurations for this game. There is no scenario in this dataset where the system fails to deliver a smooth, playable experience.