Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Control, ranking in the top 4.4% of all tested system pairings. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, but with enough CPU headroom to maintain impressively high frame rates even at 1080p. This pairing is a top-tier choice for maximizing the game's visual fidelity and performance.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases, with the RTX 4090 emerging as the primary bottleneck at higher settings. At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 172 FPS at 1920x1080 to 130 FPS at 2560x1440, and finally to 88 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 49% reduction in performance from 1080p to 4K, which is a significant but expected drop for a graphically intensive title like Control. The scaling indicates that the GPU is doing the heavy lifting at 4K, and the CPU is not limiting the frame rate.

The pattern is even more pronounced when comparing the Low settings preset. Here, the average FPS scales from 234 at 1080p down to 206 at 1440p and 139 at 4K. The drop from 1440p to 4K is a substantial 32.5%, while the drop from 1080p to 1440p is a more modest 12%. This suggests that even at Low settings, the sheer pixel count of 4K resolution begins to saturate the GPU's capabilities, while at 1080p the system is likely hitting a frame rate ceiling imposed by the CPU or game engine logic.

Examining the Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, provides further insight. At 1080p, the average is 194 FPS with a range of 165 to 223 FPS. At 1440p, the average drops to 146 FPS (124 to 168), and at 4K it falls to 99 FPS (84 to 114). The relative consistency of the frame time variance across resolutions suggests that the RTX 4090 is being consistently utilized without major stutters or CPU bottlenecks. The data points to a system where the 7500X3D's 96 MB of shared L3 cache provides ample headroom to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, but the RTX 4090's workload at 4K becomes the definitive limiting factor.

How This Combo Ranks

In the overall benchmark database, this specific CPU-GPU combination holds the 128th position out of 2,888 tested combos for Control. This places it in the top 4.4% of all system pairings, a dominant standing that reflects the high-end nature of both components. The RTX 4090 is the clear performance driver here; its benchmark scores place it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 60,347 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, including the Intel Arc Pro A60 and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48, which have deltaPct values of 0% and 0.3% respectively.

The CPU's contribution to this rank is also noteworthy. The Ryzen 5 7500X3D has an average benchmark score of 44,573, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, has a nearly identical average score of 44,466, showing a deltaPct of just 0.2%. This indicates that the 7500X3D is a very capable processor, but it is not significantly outperforming its direct competitors in general compute tasks. In Control, however, the combination's high rank confirms how well the CPU and GPU work together, with the CPU's cache architecture ensuring that the RTX 4090 is never left waiting for data.

The deltaPct values for the GPU's nearest rivals show a mixed bag; for instance, the AMD Radeon PRO V710 has a score of 58,657, placing it 2.9% behind the RTX 4090. This reinforces that while the 4090 is a top-tier card, its lead over the immediate competition is not always massive in synthetic benchmarks. Yet, in gaming, its 24 GB of GDDR6X memory and 1.01 TB/s bandwidth provide a clear advantage in texture-heavy scenes, contributing to the high combo rank.

FAQ

*Q: What is the average FPS at 4K with Ultra settings for this system in Control?*

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76 FPS. This is a playable frame rate, though it is the lowest average recorded in the data set.

Q: How does the performance at 1080p Low settings compare to the performance at 1440p High settings?

A: The system achieves an average of 234 FPS at 1080p Low settings, which is significantly higher than the 130 FPS average at 2560x1440 High settings. This indicates that the game is much more demanding at higher resolutions and quality presets.

*Q: Is this system more likely to be bottlenecked by the CPU or the GPU in Control?*

A: The data suggests the GPU is the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions. For instance, at 4K Medium, the average FPS is 99, while at 1080p Medium it is 194 FPS. The CPU has enough headroom to nearly double the frame rate when the resolution is lowered, indicating it is not the limiting factor at 4K.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Low and Ultra presets at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset yields an average of 206 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields an average of 113 FPS. This is a difference of 93 FPS, showing a substantial cost to visual fidelity at this resolution.

Q: Does the system maintain consistent frame rates, or are there significant drops?

A: Based on the Medium preset data, the frame pacing is generally stable. At 1080p, the FPS ranges from 165 to 223, and at 4K, it ranges from 84 to 114. The spread is wider at 1080p, but the minimums remain high enough for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does this combo's rank compare to other tested combinations?

A: This combo ranks 128th out of 2,888 tested combinations in Control. This places it in the top 4.4% of all systems, indicating it is a high-performing pairing for this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following data presents the precise average FPS figures for the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination in Control.

At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates.

• Low settings produce an average of 234 FPS.
• Medium settings produce an average of 194 FPS, with a recorded range of 165 to 223 FPS.
• High settings produce an average of 172 FPS.
• Ultra settings produce an average of 149 FPS.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains very high but shows the expected drop.

• Low settings produce an average of 206 FPS.
• Medium settings produce an average of 146 FPS, with a recorded range of 124 to 168 FPS.
• High settings produce an average of 130 FPS.
• Ultra settings produce an average of 113 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4090 begins to face a more substantial workload.

• Low settings produce an average of 139 FPS.
• Medium settings produce an average of 99 FPS, with a recorded range of 84 to 114 FPS.
• High settings produce an average of 88 FPS.
• Ultra settings produce an average of 76 FPS.

The data shows that even at the most demanding 4K Ultra settings, the system maintains an average above 60 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate 4K gaming in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, based on the Raphael codename and built on a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Its defining feature is the large 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a significant advantage in gaming workloads. This large cache helps to reduce memory latency and keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, which is particularly beneficial for game physics and AI calculations.

In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the RTX 4090 with draw calls and game logic. The benchmark results show that even at 1080p Low settings, where the CPU load is typically highest, the system achieves 234 FPS. This indicates that the 7500X3D has more than enough processing power to avoid being a bottleneck at these frame rates. If the CPU were the limiting factor, we would expect to see the frame rate plateau at a certain level regardless of resolution or settings. Instead, the FPS scales consistently with resolution, confirming the GPU is the primary driver of performance.

The CPU's benchmark scores are robust, with a Passmark multithread score of 25,047 and a single-thread score of 3,494. While its rivals like the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H and Intel Core i9-13950HX have similar average scores (44,466 and 44,342 respectively), the 7500X3D's cache configuration provides a gaming-specific advantage that is not fully captured in synthetic benchmarks. The data suggests that the 7500X3D is an ideal match for a top-tier GPU like the RTX 4090, providing sufficient headroom to maximize performance across all settings and resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's display and performance priorities.

For users with a 4K (3840x2160) display, the High preset is the best balance of visual quality and performance. It delivers an average of 88 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset, while offering the highest fidelity, drops the average to 76 FPS. The Medium preset at 99 FPS is also an excellent choice if slightly lower visual details are acceptable in exchange for a more comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Low preset at 139 FPS is available, but the visual compromise is likely too significant for a game with Control's atmospheric graphics.

For 1440p (2560x1440) users, the Ultra preset is highly recommended. It provides an average of 113 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset at 130 FPS offers even more headroom for 144Hz displays. Given the performance headroom, there is little reason to drop below High settings at this resolution, as even Ultra maintains a frame rate that is well above average.

At 1080p (1920x1080), the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The system achieves an average of 149 FPS, which is more than sufficient for most displays. The High preset at 172 FPS and Medium at 194 FPS provide additional performance for 240Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, but the visual benefits of Ultra are worth the minor FPS cost for most users. The system's performance at this resolution is so high that the user can prioritize visual quality without sacrificing playability.