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# Control with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers exceptional performance in Control, achieving a combo rank of 34 out of 2,888 tested configurations. Measured frame rates range from 83 FPS at 4K Ultra to 246 FPS at 1080p Low, demonstrating that this pairing is capable of handling the game at maximum settings across all resolutions, with the RTX 5090 D acting as the primary performance driver at higher resolutions while the Ryzen 5 7400F keeps pace admirably at lower settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear resolution scaling patterns that indicate where the performance bottleneck shifts. At High settings, frame rates drop from 188 FPS at 1080p to 142 FPS at 1440p, then further to 96 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 32% reduction from 1440p to 4K, showing that pixel count significantly impacts performance even with the RTX 5090 D's formidable compute capabilities.

At Low settings, the scaling pattern becomes even more pronounced: 246 FPS at 1080p drops to 224 FPS at 1440p (a 9% decrease) and then to 152 FPS at 4K (a 32% decrease from 1440p). The relatively small drop from 1080p to 1440p at Low settings suggests that the CPU is becoming a limiting factor at these very high frame rates, while the larger 1440p to 4K drop indicates the GPU takes over as the primary constraint when pixel throughput demands increase.

The Ultra preset demonstrates the most consistent scaling across resolutions: 163 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p (24% lower), and 83 FPS at 4K (33% lower from 1440p). This pattern indicates that at Ultra settings, the RTX 5090 D's rendering workload scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU maintains sufficient headroom to feed the GPU even at 1080p where frame rates exceed 160 FPS.

Comparing Medium settings across resolutions provides additional insight: 211 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 108 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops from 1080p to 1440p (24%) and from 1440p to 4K (33%) mirror the High preset almost exactly, suggesting that the scaling behavior is consistent across quality levels and that the RTX 5090 D's architecture handles the increased pixel load uniformly regardless of the rendering complexity.

The data indicates that at 1080p, particularly with Low and Medium settings where frame rates exceed 200 FPS, the Ryzen 5 7400F's six cores and twelve threads may be approaching their limit. However, at 1440p and 4K, the RTX 5090 D becomes the definitive bottleneck, with its 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 512-bit bus width providing ample bandwidth for Control's demands at these higher resolutions.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate achievable with this combo in Control?

A: The highest measured average frame rate is 246 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. At the same resolution, Medium settings deliver 211 FPS, High delivers 188 FPS, and Ultra delivers 163 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution across different settings?

A: At 3840x2160, the RTX 5090 D and Ryzen 5 7400F produce 152 FPS on Low, 108 FPS on Medium (with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 124 FPS), 96 FPS on High, and 83 FPS on Ultra. All settings remain comfortably playable at 4K.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB VRAM sufficient for Control at maximum settings?

A: Yes, the 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is more than adequate for Control. The measured 83 FPS at 4K Ultra demonstrates that VRAM capacity is not a limiting factor, as the game runs smoothly at the highest preset with the highest resolution tested.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32,750, which places it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. It trails the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.2%, while leading the Intel Core i5-14600T by 0.1%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H by 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 by 0.3%.

Q: What minimum frame rate can users expect at Medium settings?

A: The measured minimum frame rates at Medium settings are 180 FPS at 1080p, 136 FPS at 1440p, and 92 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate stable performance without significant frame time spikes, particularly at lower resolutions.

Q: Does the combo's performance ranking in Control reflect its overall hardware strength?

A: The combo ranks 34th out of 2,888 tested configurations in Control, placing it in the top 1.2% of all combinations. This ranking is consistent with the RTX 5090 D's 92nd percentile standing among all GPUs and the Ryzen 5 7400F's 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing for Control, and the measured frame rates confirm its capability. With 21,760 shading units, 680 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units, the GPU delivers 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which translates directly into the high frame rates observed across all resolutions and settings.

The GPU's memory subsystem plays a critical role in Control's performance. The 32 GB of GDDR7 memory operates at 1750 MHz with an effective 28 Gbps data rate, feeding a 512-bit bus to achieve 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This massive bandwidth ensures that texture streaming and asset loading never become bottlenecks, even at 4K Ultra where the rendering pipeline demands substantial data throughput.

Clock speeds are equally important to the observed results. The RTX 5090 D has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz, with the boost behavior allowing the GPU to maintain high sustained performance during extended gaming sessions. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s provide the raw throughput necessary for the frame rates measured at 1080p High (188 FPS) and 1440p Ultra (124 FPS).

The RTX 5090 D's architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process with 92,200 million transistors on a 750 mm² die, supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with Control's rendering requirements. The GPU's 170 ray tracing cores and 680 tensor cores provide additional capabilities that, while not directly measured in this game's FPS data, contribute to the card's overall performance headroom.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its position in the performance hierarchy. With a Passmark G3D score of 44,065 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,326, the RTX 5090 D ranks at the 92nd percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 77,712 places it slightly ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 6650M XT (1.1% faster) and behind the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT (1.6% slower), NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (2.1% slower), and NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (2.4% slower) in the nearest rival comparisons.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Optimal preset for Control with this hardware configuration is High at 4K or Ultra at lower resolutions, depending on the user's display capabilities and frame rate preferences.

At 4K resolution, High settings deliver 96 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay and provides a significant visual quality improvement over Medium's 108 FPS. The jump from Medium to High costs only 12 FPS (108 to 96) but adds substantial visual fidelity, making High the sweet spot for 4K gaming. Ultra at 4K drops to 83 FPS, a 13.5% reduction from High, which may not justify the additional rendering load for most users unless they prioritize maximum image quality over frame rate headroom.

At 1440p, Ultra settings at 124 FPS provide an excellent balance, as the frame rate remains well above 100 FPS while delivering the best visual quality. Users with high refresh rate monitors (144 Hz or higher) may prefer High settings at 142 FPS for smoother motion, but the 18 FPS difference between High and Ultra is relatively modest compared to the visual improvements Ultra offers.

At 1080p, all settings produce playable frame rates, but Ultra at 163 FPS is the recommended choice for users with standard 60 Hz displays, as it maximizes visual quality without dropping below the refresh rate threshold. For competitive players with 240 Hz monitors, Low settings at 246 FPS offer the highest frame rate possible, though Medium at 211 FPS provides a better balance between visual quality and responsiveness.

The Medium preset's measured minimum frame rates provide additional guidance: 180 FPS at 1080p, 136 FIPS at 1440p, and 92 FPS at 4K. These minimums indicate that even during demanding scenes, frame rates remain high enough to avoid stuttering or noticeable hitches, making Medium a safe choice for users who prioritize consistency over maximum visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080 resolution, the measured average frame rates span from 163 FPS at Ultra to 246 FPS at Low. The Medium preset produces 211 FPS with a minimum of 180 FPS and maximum of 243 FPS, while High delivers 188 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 34% reduction in frame rate (246 to 163 FPS), indicating that each settings tier adds meaningful rendering workload.

At 2560x1440 resolution, average frame rates range from 124 FPS at Ultra to 224 FPS at Low. Medium settings produce 160 FPS with a minimum of 136 FPS and maximum of 184 FPS, while High delivers 142 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra represents a 45% reduction (224 to 124 FPS), showing that the transition from Low to Ultra has a more significant impact at 1440p than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160 resolution, average frame rates range from 83 FPS at Ultra to 152 FPS at Low. Medium settings produce 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and maximum of 124 FPS, while High delivers 96 FPS. The reduction from Low to Ultra is 45% (152 to 83 FPS), consistent with the 1440p scaling pattern and indicating that the RTX 5090 D's performance scales similarly across higher resolutions.

Comparing across resolutions at the same settings reveals the scaling factors. At Ultra, the frame rate drops from 163 FPS at 1080p to 124 FPS at 1440p (76% of 1080p performance) and then to 83 FPS at 4K (67% of 1440p performance). At High, the progression is 188 FPS at 1080p, 142 FPS at 1440p (76%), and 96 FPS at 4K (68%). At Medium, it is 211 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p (76%), and 108 FPS at 4K (68%). At Low, it is 246 FPS at 1080p, 224 FPS at 1440p (91%), and 152 FPS at 4K (68%).

The Medium preset's minimum and maximum frame rates provide insight into frame time consistency. At 1080p, the range from 180 to 243 FPS (a 63 FPS spread) indicates some variability but remains well within acceptable limits. At 1440p, the range narrows to 136-184 FPS (a 48 FPS spread), and at 4K, it narrows further to 92-124 FPS (a 32 FPS spread), suggesting that frame pacing becomes more consistent at lower frame rates.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F serves as the supporting component in this pairing, and its performance characteristics are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the RTX 5090 D in most scenarios. With 6 cores and 12 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (codenamed Raphael), the CPU operates at a base clock of 3.70 GHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, providing strong single-threaded performance that is critical for game logic and physics processing.

The CPU's benchmark results demonstrate its capabilities: a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21,765 and single-core score of 3,072, along with a Passmark single-thread score of 3,689 and multi-thread score of 25,645. These scores place the Ryzen 5 7400F at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32,750. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% slower), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% slower), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.2% faster), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% slower), indicating that the CPU sits in a highly competitive performance tier.

The CPU's cache hierarchy is substantial for gaming workloads: 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. This cache configuration helps reduce memory latency and improves performance in games like Control that feature complex world interactions and frequent data access patterns.

The evidence from the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU begins to show its limits at 1080p with lower settings. At 1080p Low, the frame rate reaches 246 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, it reaches 211 FPS. These very high frame rates require the CPU to submit draw calls and update game state at a rate that approaches the limits of what a 6-core, 12-thread processor can deliver. However, at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU becomes the bottleneck, the CPU's performance is more than adequate.

The Ryzen 5 7400F's memory support for DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s of memory bandwidth ensures that the CPU can feed data to the GPU without creating a system-level bottleneck. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the RTX 5090 D's PCIe 5.0 x16 connection, ensuring that data transfer between CPU and GPU is not a limiting factor.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and 5 nm process node (manufactured by TSMC) reflect its efficiency characteristics, though power consumption is not a direct factor in the measured gaming performance. The multiplier-unlocked design allows for overclocking, which could potentially improve the already-solid frame rates at 1080p, though the measured data indicates that the stock configuration already delivers excellent results across all resolutions and settings.