Control

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination delivers exceptional performance in Control, with the data showing this pairing ranks in the top 0.1% of all tested configurations. Across every resolution and preset tested, this system maintains average frame rates well above the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the weakest result being 83 FPS at 4K Ultra. This is a system that can run Control with maximum settings at any resolution without compromise.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this configuration each have close benchmark rivals that would produce nearly identical gameplay experiences in Control. For the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, the nearest comparable processor is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, which scores an average of 49,196 in aggregated benchmarks versus 48,995 for the Ultra 5 245, a negligible 0.4% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 trails by a similarly insignificant margin at 49,228 average score, 0.5% ahead. On the Intel side, the Xeon Gold 5318H scores 48,698 (0.6% behind) and the Core i5-14600K scores 48,618 (0.8% behind). In a game like Control, which relies heavily on both single-thread and multi-thread performance, these deltas are imperceptible in practice.

On the graphics side, the RTX 5090 D posts an average benchmark score of 77,712, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT at 76,904 average score, which is 1.1% lower. The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT sits 1.6% higher at 78,940, while the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB and 16 GB variants are 2.1% and 2.4% higher respectively. These are all within a tight performance band, meaning any of these alternatives would deliver virtually identical frame rates in Control. The RTX 5090 D's massive 32 GB GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provide substantial headroom that these rivals may not match, but the benchmark scores suggest the practical gaming difference remains minimal.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, the data shows playable frame rates at 3840x2160 across all tested settings. The average FPS ranges from 83 at Ultra to 152 at Low, with Medium averaging 108 FPS and High averaging 96 FPS. All exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset delivers an average of 124 FPS, making it the most demanding setting that remains well above 60 FPS. Lower presets offer even higher performance: Medium averages 160 FPS, High averages 142 FPS, and Low reaches 225 FPS.

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

A: This pairing ranks 5th out of 3,720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the top fraction of one percent. The rank reflects the combined CPU and GPU performance in this specific game title.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 163. The Medium preset averages 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 and maximum of 243. Low settings reach 298 FPS average, while High averages 188 FPS.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D overkill for Control?

A: The data indicates substantial headroom. Even at 4K Ultra, the system produces 83 FPS average, and at 1440p Ultra it hits 124 FPS. The GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it far exceeds Control's requirements, though the exact headroom cannot be quantified from the available data.

Q: Are there any settings where frame rates drop below 60 FPS?

A: No. Across all resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and all presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra), the minimum recorded average FPS is 83 at 4K Ultra. The only min/max data available shows 4K Medium at 92 minimum and 124 maximum, and 1440p Medium at 136 minimum and 184 maximum.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a comprehensive view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system delivers overwhelming performance: Low settings average 298 FPS, Medium averages 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 and maximum of 243, High averages 188 FPS, and Ultra averages 163 FPS. This means even the most demanding preset at 1080p produces frame rates nearly triple the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains exceptionally strong. Low settings average 225 FPS, Medium averages 160 FPS with a range of 136 to 184 FPS, High averages 142 FPS, and Ultra averages 124 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is noticeable but modest, with Ultra dropping from 163 to 124 FPS, a 24% reduction. The system still maintains over double the playability threshold at the highest quality setting.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 D's capabilities are more fully exercised. Low settings average 152 FPS, Medium averages 108 FPS with a range of 92 to 124 FPS, High averages 96 FPS, and Ultra averages 83 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the system produces frame rates that exceed 60 FPS by 38%. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at Ultra shows a 33% performance drop (124 to 83 FPS), which is expected given the four-fold increase in pixel count. The minimum recorded frame rate across all tested configurations is 92 FPS at 4K Medium, which remains comfortably above the playability threshold.

The Verdict

This system can unequivocally run Control at maximum quality across all tested resolutions. The verdict data confirms that at 3840x2160, all four settings presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable, with the best settings being Ultra at an average of 83 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same applies: all presets are playable, and Ultra delivers 124 FPS average. At 1920x1080, Ultra achieves 163 FPS average, with all lower presets exceeding 188 FPS.

The 60 FPS threshold is cleared with substantial margin in every scenario. The most demanding configuration tested — 4K Ultra — still produces an average of 83 FPS, which is 38% higher than the minimum required for smooth gameplay. For gamers targeting high refresh rate displays, the 1440p and 1080p results provide ample headroom: 1440p Medium hits 160 FPS average, and 1080p High reaches 188 FPS average. This combination is not merely capable of running Control; it excels at every resolution and preset combination available in the test data.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of 83 FPS. This is the optimal choice for 4K gaming, as it provides the highest visual quality while still delivering frame rates well above the playability threshold. The next step down, High, averages 96 FPS, offering a 16% performance increase for those who prefer additional frame rate headroom over maximum visual fidelity.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset again stands as the best option, delivering an average of 124 FPS. This provides both excellent visual quality and smooth performance on high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 160 FPS average is the alternative for gamers prioritizing frame rates above 144 FPS, while High at 142 FPS sits between the two.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 163 FPS, making it the clear recommendation for maximum quality. This frame rate is sufficient for most high refresh rate displays, and the performance headroom is substantial. For competitive play or extremely high refresh rate panels, Low settings at 298 FPS average or Medium at 211 FPS average offer additional performance at the cost of visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D combination ranks 5th out of 3,720 tested configurations for Control, placing it in the top 0.13% of all systems evaluated. This exceptional ranking reflects the synergistic performance of the Arrow Lake processor and Blackwell architecture GPU in this specific title. The CPU's 90th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 92nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards contribute to a system that sits at the apex of gaming performance.

The rank of 5 means that only four other combinations in the entire benchmark database produce higher average frame rates in Control. Given the measured FPS data showing 83 FPS minimum average across all settings and resolutions, the systems ranked above this combo likely achieve even higher frame rates, though their specific configurations are not detailed in the available data. For practical purposes, this ranking confirms that the Ultra 5 245 and RTX 5090 D pairing is among the most powerful configurations available for this game, with performance that exceeds the requirements of even the most demanding display setups.