Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D delivers a formidable Control experience, placing 24th out of 2,888 tested combos. This pairing demonstrates how a high-end GPU can push frame rates to extreme levels, even when paired with a mid-range processor. The data reveals a system that is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, with the CPU only becoming a potential factor at 1080p Low settings.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable pattern of performance scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 188 FPS. Moving to 1440p at the same High settings, the average drops to 142 FPS, a reduction of 46 FPS or roughly 24%. At 4K, the High preset yields an average of 96 FPS. This represents a 92 FPS drop from 1080p to 4K, indicating that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count.

The scaling pattern shifts slightly at lower settings. With the Low preset, the system achieves 276 FPS at 1080p, 225 FPS at 1440p, and 152 FPS at 4K. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is 51 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 73 FPS. This larger relative decline at 4K Low suggests the GPU is still the primary bottleneck, but the gap between resolutions narrows as the CPU becomes more involved in frame generation.

The Medium preset shows the most consistent scaling, with averages of 211 FPS at 1080p, 160 FPS at 1440p, and 108 FPS at 4K. The step-downs are nearly linear, with each resolution increase costing roughly 50 FPS. This consistency indicates a balanced workload where neither component is fully saturated. At Ultra settings, the averages are 163 FPS at 1080p, 124 FPS at 1440p, and 83 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result is the lowest in the dataset, showing that the RTX 5090 D is being pushed hard by the combination of maximum quality and high pixel count.

This scaling behavior tells a clear story about the limiting component. The fact that the combo still delivers 96 FPS at 4K High indicates that the GPU has substantial headroom. However, the relatively smaller gains from dropping settings at 1080p—where Low is 276 FPS versus 188 FPS at High—suggest that the CPU begins to limit frame rates at lower resolutions. The 7600X is keeping up, but it is likely the reason the system cannot push past the 276 FPS ceiling at 1080p Low.

GPU Role

The RTX 5090 D is the dominant component in this pairing, and its specifications explain why. It features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, providing 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This massive memory subsystem is more than sufficient for Control’s assets, ensuring that texture streaming and memory allocation are never a limiting factor at any resolution or settings level. The GPU’s 21,760 shading units and 176 ROPs provide the raw compute and pixel throughput needed for the high frame rates observed.

Clock speeds are also a factor. The GPU has a base clock of 2017 MHz and a boost clock of 2407 MHz. These clocks, combined with the architectural efficiency of Blackwell 2.0, allow the card to sustain high utilization across all tested scenarios. The data supports this: the 4K Ultra average of 83 FPS shows the GPU is working at its limits, while the 1080p Low result of 276 FPS suggests the card is being held back by other factors, likely the CPU.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its position. It holds a 92nd percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 77,712. This places it in the top tier of graphics cards, and the measured FPS in Control reflects that standing. The GPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB, with delta percentages of -1.6% and -2.4% respectively. These are mobile and data-center parts, respectively, which highlights the desktop-class performance of the RTX 5090 D.

The GPU’s memory clock of 1750 MHz, translating to 28 Gbps effective, is another indicator of its capability. The 1.79 TB/s bandwidth is critical for high-resolution gaming, and the data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the combo maintains playable frame rates. The GPU’s passmark G3D score of 44,065 is a strong indicator of its DirectX performance, which aligns with the high averages seen in the measured FPS rows.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the Ryzen 5 7600X and RTX 5090 D achieves a combo rank of 24 out of 2,888 tested combinations in Control. This places it in the top 1% of all tested systems, a remarkable result that underscores the GPU’s dominance. The ranking indicates that this pairing is among the most capable tested for this specific game, outpacing the vast majority of alternatives.

The CPU’s average benchmark score of 27,636 and its 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs suggest that the processor is competent but not elite. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, both with an average score of 27,578 and a delta of 0.2%. This means the 7600X is essentially tied with these parts in synthetic tests. However, in the context of this combo, the GPU’s performance carries the system to a much higher rank than the CPU alone would suggest.

The GPU’s average benchmark score of 77,712 and 92nd percentile ranking are the primary drivers of the combo’s high position. The delta between the GPU and its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, is -1.6%, indicating that the RTX 5090 D is slightly ahead of that part. This GPU-centric performance is what propels the combo to 24th place. The data shows that for Control, the GPU is the star of the show, and the CPU is a supporting player that does not hinder the overall result.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset yields an average of 276 FPS, which is the highest measured in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 211 FPS with a min of 180 FPS and a max of 243 FPS, showing a tight frame time distribution. High settings average 188 FPS, while Ultra settings drop to 163 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors without breaking a sweat, even at maximum quality.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain very high. Low settings produce 225 FPS, Medium averages 160 FPS with a min of 136 FPS and a max of 184 FPS, High averages 142 FPS, and Ultra averages 124 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but not dramatic, with the Ultra preset still maintaining a triple-digit average. This resolution is likely the sweet spot for this combo, as it balances visual fidelity with high frame rates.

At 3840x2160, the system still performs admirably. The Low preset averages 152 FPS, which is comfortably playable on 4K displays. Medium settings average 108 FPS with a min of 92 FPS and a max of 124 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience. High settings average 96 FPS, and Ultra settings average 83 FPS. The 4K Ultra result is the only one in the dataset that dips below 90 FPS, but it remains well within the range of playable for most users. The data shows that this combo can handle 4K gaming with high settings, and even Ultra is viable for those who prioritize visual quality over raw frame rates.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 5 7600X is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael. It has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which provides strong single-thread performance. Its 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB per-core L2 cache are adequate for feeding the GPU in most scenarios. The CPU’s performance in Control is best understood through the lens of the frame rate data.

At 1080p Low, the combo produces 276 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 211 FPS at Medium settings, suggesting that the CPU is capable of generating a high number of frames when the GPU is not heavily loaded. However, the fact that the average does not exceed 276 FPS indicates that the CPU is likely the limiting factor at this resolution and setting. The 7600X is a capable processor, but it cannot push frame rates into the 300+ FPS territory that some higher-end CPUs might achieve.

The CPU’s synthetic benchmarks support this interpretation. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15,236 and single-core score of 1,965 show that it is a solid performer. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1,060 and 2-thread score of 2,028 indicate that its single-threaded capabilities are good, but not exceptional. The CPU’s passmark single-thread score of 4,135 is decent, but the data suggests that in frame-rate-limited scenarios, the 7600X will cap performance.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K, with deltas of 0.2%. These parts are comparable in overall performance, but the 7600X’s higher boost clock gives it an edge in lightly threaded workloads. In Control, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The data shows that it does this effectively, but the GPU remains the primary driver of performance at resolutions above 1080p.

Settings Recommendations

For players using a 4K display, the High preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 96 FPS, which is a strong balance of visual quality and performance. The Medium preset at the same resolution averages 108 FPS with a min of 92 FPS, offering a slight performance boost with a modest reduction in visual fidelity. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 83 FPS, which is playable but may not be ideal for competitive play. The Low preset at 4K averages 152 FPS, but the visual sacrifices are likely too severe for most users. The data suggests that High is the recommended preset for 4K, as it provides a smooth experience without the performance penalty of Ultra.

At 1440p, the High preset averages 142 FPS, which is excellent for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset averages 124 FPS, making it a viable choice for those who want maximum quality. The Medium preset averages 160 FPS with a min of 136 FPS, offering a good balance for players who prioritize frame rate. For competitive play, the Low preset at 225 FPS is the best option, but the visual downgrade is significant. The recommendation here is Ultra, as the 124 FPS average is still very high and the visual improvements over High are noticeable.

At 1080p, the system is capable of exceeding 200 FPS on most presets. The Ultra preset averages 163 FPS, which is ideal for 144Hz monitors. The High preset averages 188 FPS, providing a slight performance boost with minimal visual difference. The Medium preset averages 211 FPS with a min of 180 FPS, making it a strong choice for 240Hz displays. The Low preset at 276 FPS is the best for esports, but the visual quality is significantly reduced. The data indicates that for 1080p, the High preset is the best overall recommendation, as it offers high frame rates and good visuals. Ultra is also a strong option, but the performance gain from dropping to High is substantial enough to make it the preferred choice for most players.