Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 delivers exceptional performance in Control, placing 97th out of 2,888 tested combos. This places the configuration in the top 3.4% of all systems, with benchmark results showing a combination that is heavily weighted toward GPU capability at higher resolutions while still maintaining robust frame rates at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data reveals a clear pattern of performance degradation as resolution increases, though the drops are less severe than typical for a system with a mid-range CPU paired with a flagship GPU. At 1080p with High settings, the system produces 176 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High reduces this to 133 FPS, a drop of 43 FPS or approximately 24.4%. Continuing to 4K High, the average falls to 90 FPS, representing a further 43 FPS decline from 1440p, or about 32.3%. The total scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings is a reduction of 86 FPS, meaning 4K performance is roughly 51.1% of 1080p performance.

The Low settings preset shows a steeper absolute decline but a similar relative pattern. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 246 FPS. At 1440p Low, this drops to 211 FPS, a 35 FPS reduction. At 4K Low, the average is 142 FPS, which is 69 FPS lower than 1440p. The total drop from 1080p to 4K on Low is 104 FPS, with 4K delivering 57.7% of the 1080p frame rate. This larger absolute drop at lower settings suggests that when the GPU is less constrained by shading work, the resolution scaling becomes more pronounced.

The Medium preset provides the most complete data, including minimum and maximum frame rates. At 1080p Medium, the average is 198 FPS with a minimum of 168 FPS and maximum of 228 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average falls to 150 FPS (minimum 127, maximum 172). At 4K Medium, the average is 101 FPS (minimum 86, maximum 116). The scaling from 1080p to 1440p Medium is a 48 FPS drop (24.2%), while 1440p to 4K Medium shows a 49 FPS drop (32.7%). The minimum frame rates scale similarly, with the 4K minimum of 86 FPS representing 51.2% of the 1080p minimum of 168 FPS.

Ultra settings show the most constrained performance. At 1080p Ultra, the average is 153 FPS. At 1440p Ultra, this drops to 116 FPS, a 37 FPS reduction. At 4K Ultra, the average is 78 FPS, which is 38 FPS lower than 1440p. The total scaling from 1080p to 4K Ultra is 75 FPS, with 4K delivering 51.0% of the 1080p frame rate. The fact that Ultra settings show the smallest absolute drop between resolutions (75 FPS total) indicates that the GPU is already heavily loaded even at 1080p Ultra, making the additional resolution burden relatively smaller in percentage terms.

The data suggests that the limiting component shifts with resolution. At 1080p, the CPU begins to constrain performance, evidenced by the relatively small gap between Medium (198 FPS) and Low (246 FPS) compared to the gap between High (176 FPS) and Ultra (153 FPS). At 4K, the GPU becomes the clear bottleneck, with all settings showing frame rates below 150 FPS regardless of preset.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 is the dominant component in this configuration, featuring 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2017 MHz with a boost clock of 2407 MHz, and memory runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The card's architecture, Blackwell 2.0 on a 5 nm process, contains 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die. With 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 ROPs, the RTX 5090 delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and a texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s.

In Control, the GPU's massive memory bandwidth and 32 GB capacity ensure that texture streaming and high-resolution assets are never a limiting factor. The game's benchmark results show that even at 4K Ultra, the GPU maintains 78 FPS average, which is a demanding workload for any card. The RTX 5090's 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores are relevant for Control's ray-traced reflections and DLSS support, though the measured FPS data does not specify whether these features were enabled.

The GPU's performance percentile of 92 places it in the top 8% of all GPUs tested. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB with a delta of 0.3% and the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT at 1.1% ahead. The RTX 5090's PassMark G3D score of 39,650 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 18,355 reflect its raw compute capability, which translates directly to the high frame rates observed in Control.

The scaling between Low and High settings at each resolution reveals the GPU's headroom. At 1080p, the difference between Low (246 FPS) and High (176 FPS) is 70 FPS, indicating that the GPU has significant spare capacity at lower settings. At 4K, the same comparison shows a 52 FPS difference (142 FPS Low vs 90 FPS High), demonstrating that the GPU is being pushed closer to its limits at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset at 4K (78 FPS) represents the most demanding configuration tested, and the GPU still delivers playable frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides the computational foundation for this system, with 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename). The CPU runs at a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and its 65W TDP reflects the efficient 5 nm TSMC process. The processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, with ECC support enabled.

The CPU's benchmark results show strong single-thread and multi-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, the 7400F scores 21,765 in multi-core and 3,072 in single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 25,645 and single-thread score of 3,689. The CPU's percentile of 83 versus all CPUs indicates it outperforms 83% of processors tested. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% ahead), showing the 7400F sits in a competitive mid-range segment.

In Control, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p resolution where the GPU has more headroom. The 1080p Low preset achieves 246 FPS, which is substantially higher than the 4K Low result of 142 FPS. The difference of 104 FPS between these two resolutions at the same settings suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU with enough draw calls to reach very high frame rates, while at 4K the GPU becomes the limiting factor. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is sufficient for Control's physics and AI workloads, as evidenced by the relatively small performance gap between Medium and High presets at 1080p (22 FPS difference, 198 vs 176).

The CPU's boost clock of 4.70 GHz provides responsive single-thread performance, which is important for Control's game logic and rendering thread. The 32 MB L3 cache helps maintain data locality for the game's streaming assets. The 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth on DDR5 ensures that the CPU can quickly access game data without becoming a bottleneck. The Cinebench R15 scores (2,193 multi-core, 309 single-core) and R20 scores (9,141 multi-core, 1,290 single-core) indicate a well-balanced processor that can handle both the main game thread and background tasks.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 32,750, with a PassMark data compression score of 289,999 and floating point math score of 45,799, demonstrates solid computational throughput. However, the data shows that in Control, the CPU is not the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. The frame rate differences between resolutions at the same settings are much larger than the differences between settings at the same resolution, indicating that GPU load dominates performance scaling.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?

A: Based on the measured data, 1440p High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance, delivering 133 FPS average. At 4K High, the system still achieves 90 FPS, which is playable, but 1440p offers a 43 FPS advantage.

Q: How does the RTX 5090's 32 GB VRAM affect Control?

A: The 32 GB GDDR7 memory with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth ensures that Control's textures and assets load without any memory-related stuttering. The GPU's 512-bit bus provides ample bandwidth for the game's rendering demands at all tested resolutions and settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests partial CPU limitation at 1080p. The difference between 1080p Low (246 FPS) and 1440p Low (211 FPS) is 35 FPS, while the difference between 1440p Low and 4K Low (142 FPS) is 69 FPS. The smaller 1080p-to-1440p drop indicates the CPU is helping to maintain higher frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: What is the performance difference between Medium and Ultra at 4K?

A: At 4K, the Medium preset averages 101 FPS (minimum 86, maximum 116), while Ultra averages 78 FPS. The 23 FPS difference represents a 22.8% reduction in average frame rate when moving from Medium to Ultra.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all tested configurations?

A: This combination ranks 97th out of 2,888 tested combos, placing it in the top 3.4% of all systems tested for Control.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates for the Medium preset?

A: The Medium preset is the only one with min/max data. At 1080p, the minimum is 168 FPS and maximum is 228 FPS. At 1440p, the minimum is 127 FPS and maximum is 172 FPS. At 4K, the minimum is 86 FPS and maximum is 116 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination achieves a rank of 97 out of 2,888 tested combos in Control. This places the system in the 96.6th percentile of all configurations, meaning it outperforms 2,791 other tested combinations. The ranking reflects the RTX 5090's dominant GPU performance, with the CPU providing sufficient support to avoid becoming a significant limiting factor.

The high rank is primarily driven by the GPU's exceptional performance. The RTX 5090's PassMark G3D score of 39,650 and 3DMark Steel Nomad score of 18,355 place it among the top GPUs, and its 92nd percentile ranking confirms this. The GPU's 32 GB VRAM and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth are particularly advantageous for Control's demanding rendering requirements.

The CPU's contribution to the ranking is less pronounced but still relevant. The Ryzen 5 7400F's 83rd percentile ranking and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 ensure that the system can maintain high frame rates, especially at 1080p where CPU performance matters more. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with 4.70 GHz boost clock provides adequate processing power for Control's game logic and physics.

The rank of 97 out of 2,888 is consistent with a system that has a flagship GPU paired with a mid-range CPU. Systems with higher-end CPUs like the Ryzen 9 or Core i9 would likely achieve higher ranks at 1080p, but at 4K, the GPU dominates performance, and the CPU's impact on the overall ranking diminishes. The 4K Ultra result of 78 FPS and 4K High result of 90 FPS demonstrate that this combo can handle the game at maximum settings with playable frame rates, which is a significant achievement given the game's demanding nature.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the High preset offers the best experience across all resolutions for this combo. At 1080p High, the system delivers 176 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1440p High, the 133 FPS average provides excellent visual fidelity with high refresh rate compatibility. At 4K High, the 90 FPS average ensures a smooth experience on standard 60 Hz displays and is even suitable for 120 Hz displays in most scenarios.

The Medium preset is a viable alternative for users prioritizing maximum frame rates, particularly at 4K. The 4K Medium result of 101 FPS (minimum 86, maximum 116) offers a 11 FPS improvement over High while maintaining good visual quality. The minimum frame rate of 86 FPS at 4K Medium ensures consistent performance without significant dips. At 1080p Medium, the 198 FPS average (minimum 168) provides ample headroom for high refresh rate monitors.

Ultra settings are recommended only for users with 1080p displays or those who prioritize maximum visual quality over frame rate. At 1080p Ultra, the 153 FPS average is still highly playable, but at 1440p Ultra (116 FPS) and 4K Ultra (78 FPS), the performance drops become more noticeable. The 78 FPS at 4K Ultra is close to the 60 FPS threshold and may cause occasional frame pacing issues on 120 Hz displays.

Low settings are generally not recommended for this configuration, as the GPU has sufficient headroom to run higher presets. The 1080p Low result of 246 FPS is excessive for most displays, and the visual quality reduction is not justified when High settings still deliver 176 FPS. At 4K Low, the 142 FPS result shows that even the most demanding resolution benefits from higher settings.

The measured data for the Medium preset, which includes minimum and maximum frame rates, provides the most complete picture of performance consistency. The 4K Medium minimum of 86 FPS and maximum of 116 FPS show a 30 FPS spread, indicating some frame time variance but no severe stuttering. The 1080p Medium range (168–228 FPS) and 1440p Medium range (127–172 FPS) follow similar patterns.

For the best balance of visual quality, frame rate, and performance consistency, the High preset at 1440p is the recommended configuration. The 133 FPS average, combined with the visual improvements over Medium, makes this the optimal choice for most users. For 4K displays, High settings at 90 FPS provide an excellent experience, with Medium available as a fallback for users who prefer higher frame rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 in Control is presented below, organized by resolution and settings preset.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 246 FPS average
• Medium: 198 FPS average, 168 FPS minimum, 228 FPS maximum
• High: 176 FPS average
• Ultra: 153 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 211 FPS average
• Medium: 150 FPS average, 127 FPS minimum, 172 FPS maximum
• High: 133 FPS average
• Ultra: 116 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 142 FPS average
• Medium: 101 FPS average, 86 FPS minimum, 116 FPS maximum
• High: 90 FPS average
• Ultra: 78 FPS average

The data shows a consistent performance hierarchy across all resolutions: Low delivers the highest frame rates, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data, providing insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p Medium, the system maintains a minimum of 168 FPS, which is above the refresh rate of most monitors. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 127 FPS remains well above 60 FPS, ensuring smooth gameplay. At 4K Medium, the minimum of 86 FPS is still above the 60 FPS threshold, though the 30 FPS spread between minimum and maximum (86–116 FPS) indicates some variability in frame times.

The scaling between presets is consistent at each resolution. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 93 FPS (246 vs 153), representing a 37.8% reduction. At 1440p, the difference is 95 FPS (211 vs 116), a 45.0% reduction. At 4K, the difference is 64 FPS (142 vs 78), a 45.1% reduction. The percentage reduction from Low to Ultra increases with resolution, indicating that the GPU is more heavily utilized at higher resolutions, making the additional shading work from Ultra settings more impactful.

The resolution scaling for each preset shows the GPU's performance characteristics. For High settings, the frame rate drops from 176 FPS at 1080p to 133 FPS at 1440p (24.4% reduction) and then to 90 FPS at 4K (32.3% reduction from 1440p). For Medium settings, the drops are 198 to 150 FPS (24.2%) and then 150 to 101 FPS (32.7%). For Low settings, the drops are 246 to 211 FPS (14.2%) and then 211 to 142 FPS (32.7%). The Low preset shows a smaller drop from 1080p to 1440p (14.2%) compared to the other presets, suggesting that at 1080p Low, the CPU may be limiting performance, and the GPU has sufficient headroom to handle the resolution increase with less impact.