Control

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers overwhelming performance in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark data shows this combination produces frame rates far exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. At 4K, the average frame rate ranges from 78 FPS on Ultra settings to 142 FPS on Low settings, while 1440p and 1080p push well beyond 200 FPS at lower presets. The data indicates this system is not merely capable of running the game, but does so with substantial headroom, making it a top-tier option for high-refresh-rate displays and maximum graphical fidelity.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Control?*

A: The highest recorded average frame rate is 279 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This represents the absolute peak performance ceiling measured for this configuration.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K Ultra settings in Control?*

A: Yes, the data shows an average frame rate of 78 FPS at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. This clears the 60 FPS playable threshold by a margin of 18 FPS, confirming 4K Ultra as a fully playable configuration.

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an average benchmark score of 93,785. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, scores 93,786, representing a 0% delta. The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95,183, which is 1.5% higher, while the AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95,615, a 1.9% difference.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested graphics cards?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 falls in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 79,842. Its closest competitor, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, scores 79,605, a delta of 0.3%.

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

A: No. The lowest average frame rate recorded across all tested configurations is 78 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with Ultra settings. All other settings and resolutions produce higher averages, with the minimum observed FPS being 86 at 4K Medium.

*Q: How does this combo rank among all tested system combinations for Control?*

A: This specific CPU-GPU pairing ranks 72nd out of 3,720 tested combos in the game. This places it in the top 2% of all configurations benchmarked for Control, indicating exceptional relative performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 becomes evident when analyzing frame rate scaling across resolutions and presets. At 1920x1080, the GPU has less work per frame, allowing the CPU to exert more influence on overall performance. The jump from Low to Ultra settings at 1080p reduces the average frame rate from 279 FPS to 153 FPS, a drop of 126 FPS or approximately 45%. This substantial decrease indicates that while the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher presets, the CPU is capable of feeding it enough data to maintain very high frame rates even at Low settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance gap between presets narrows slightly. Low settings yield 211 FPS, while Ultra produces 116 FPS, a difference of 95 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at identical settings shows a consistent reduction: Low drops from 279 to 211 FPS (a 24.4% decrease), and Ultra drops from 153 to 116 FPS (a 24.2% decrease). This proportional decline suggests that the GPU is becoming the dominant factor, as resolution increases place more strain on the rendering pipeline rather than the CPU's processing capabilities.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes even more pronounced. The frame rate at Low settings falls to 142 FPS, while Ultra settings produce 78 FPS, a difference of 64 FPS. Comparing 1440p to 4K at the same preset, Low drops from 211 to 142 FPS (a 32.7% reduction), and Ultra drops from 116 to 78 FPS (a 32.8% reduction). The near-identical percentage drops across presets when moving between these resolutions indicate that the RTX 5090's rendering throughput is the limiting factor, while the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to avoid becoming a bottleneck even at 4K. The data consistently shows that resolution scaling has a larger impact on frame rates than preset changes, confirming the GPU as the dominant performance determinant for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the benchmark results show a clear progression across presets. Low settings deliver an average of 279 FPS, which represents the highest frame rate recorded in any configuration. Medium settings produce 198 FPS average, with a minimum of 168 FPS and a maximum of 228 FPS. High settings yield 176 FPS average, while Ultra settings drop to 153 FPS average. The spread from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 126 FPS, demonstrating significant performance scaling with graphical fidelity.

The 2560x1440 resolution results follow a similar pattern with lower absolute values. Low settings average 211 FPS, Medium settings average 150 FPS with a minimum of 127 FPS and maximum of 172 FPS, High settings average 133 FPS, and Ultra settings average 116 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 95 FPS, showing a narrower range than at 1080p. The Medium preset's minimum of 127 FPS still exceeds the 60 FPS threshold by more than double, indicating consistent frame delivery without significant dips.

At 3840x2160, the performance remains robust but shows the expected reduction from lower resolutions. Low settings average 142 FPS, Medium settings average 101 FPS with a minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 116 FPS, High settings average 90 FPS, and Ultra settings average 78 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 64 FPS, the smallest absolute spread across all resolutions. Notably, the 4K Medium preset's minimum of 86 FPS is higher than the 4K Ultra average of 78 FPS, suggesting that Medium settings provide a more stable frame time experience. Across all resolutions, every recorded average and minimum frame rate exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold, with the lowest minimum being 86 FPS at 4K Medium.

How This Combo Ranks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination holds the 72nd position out of 3,720 tested system configurations for Control. This rank places the combo in the 98th percentile of all benchmarked pairings, meaning only 71 other combinations deliver higher frame rates in this game. The ranking reflects the cumulative performance of both components, with the CPU's 96th percentile score among all processors and the GPU's 92nd percentile score among all graphics cards contributing to the overall standing.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 93,785 places it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon 6520P, scoring nearly identically at 93,786. The GPU's average benchmark score of 79,842 places it in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, with the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB as its closest competitor at 79,605. When combined, these two components produce a system that ranks among the top 2% of all tested combos for Control, indicating that the pairing is well-balanced for this particular title despite the GPU being slightly lower in its percentile ranking than the CPU.

The Verdict

This system can run Control with exceptional ease across all tested configurations. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the playable settings include High, Low, Medium, and Ultra, with Ultra producing an average of 78 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 116 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are playable, with Ultra averaging 153 FPS.

The data shows no configuration where the system fails to meet the 60 FPS requirement. The lowest average frame rate across all settings is 78 FPS at 4K Ultra, which still provides a 30% margin above the playability threshold. The highest average is 279 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating the system can support high-refresh-rate monitors at lower resolutions. For users seeking maximum visual quality, 4K Ultra is viable, while those prioritizing frame rate can exceed 200 FPS at 1080p Low. This combination is unequivocally capable of running Control smoothly at any setting the player chooses.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves 78 FPS. This is the highest graphical preset available, and it still provides a comfortable margin above the playability threshold. The 18 FPS headroom ensures that most gameplay scenarios will remain fluid, though the lack of minimum frame rate data for Ultra settings means occasional dips could occur, but the average suggests they would remain above 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are also the best choice, delivering an average of 116 FPS. This nearly doubles the 60 FPS threshold, providing substantial headroom for demanding scenes or high-refresh-rate displays. The 56 FPS margin above the threshold makes this an ideal resolution for competitive play or visually intensive exploration.

At 1920x1080, Ultra settings produce an average of 153 FPS, the highest frame rate among all Ultra presets across resolutions. This configuration supports 144Hz displays with room to spare, and the 93 FPS margin above the playability threshold ensures consistent performance. For each resolution, Ultra is the recommended setting, as it provides the best visual fidelity while maintaining frame rates well above the minimum playable level.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU's nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Xeon 6520P with a score of 93,786 and a 0% delta, making it effectively identical in performance. The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95,183, which is 1.5% higher, while the AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95,615, a 1.9% improvement. The AMD EPYC 4565P scores 95,764, representing a 2.1% advantage. These alternatives would deliver nearly indistinguishable performance in Control, as the game's frame rates are primarily GPU-limited at higher resolutions.

For the GPU, the closest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with a score of 79,605 and a 0.3% delta, the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB with a score of 79,396 and a 0.6% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT with a score of 78,940 and a 1.1% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 80,959, which is 1.4% lower. These alternatives would produce frame rates within a few percentage points of the RTX 5090 in Control, meaning users with these GPUs could expect similar average FPS values, though the exact in-game performance may vary slightly due to driver optimizations and architecture differences.