Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Control, with the benchmark data showing a clear progression of average frame rates across resolutions and settings. This combination ranks 59th out of 1636 tested combos in the game, placing it in the top percentile of systems analyzed. The data indicates that the GPU is the dominant factor in this pairing, though the CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient headroom to avoid bottlenecking at lower resolutions.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best average frame rate achieved by this combo in Control?*

A: The highest recorded average is 221.2 FPS at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This drops to 149.6 FPS at the same resolution when Ultra settings are enabled.

Q: How does the RTX 4090’s memory bandwidth compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4090 has a memory bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, has an average benchmark score that is 0.4% lower, while the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 0.9% higher but does not match the 4090’s bandwidth figure.

Q: What is the performance difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1920x1080 High, the average is 172.7 FPS. Dropping to 2560x1440 High reduces the average to 129.2 FPS, a decrease of 43.5 FPS for the increased pixel count.

Q: Does the Ryzen 7 5700 outperform the Intel Core i9-9900K in synthetic benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Ryzen 7 5700 has an average benchmark score of 27220, which is 0.7% higher than the Intel Core i9-9900K’s score of 27043.

Q: What is the 4K Ultra experience like for this combo?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average frame rate is 76.1 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth play but significantly lower than the 141.6 FPS seen at 4K Low settings.

Q: How does the CPU’s single-thread performance compare to its multi-thread performance?

A: In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 2916, while the multi-core score is 20655. The multi-core result is roughly 7 times higher, reflecting the benefit of the 16 threads.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 59 out of 1636 tested combinations places it in the upper echelon of systems benchmarked in Control. This position is driven primarily by the RTX 4090, which sits at the 91st percentile when compared to all GPUs. The CPU, at the 84th percentile, is also above average but contributes less to the overall ranking. The delta between the combo’s rank and the GPU’s percentile suggests that in Control, the graphics card is the limiting factor for maximum frame rates, especially at higher resolutions like 3840x2160. The data shows that this pair is not just capable of high scores in synthetic tests but translates that power into actual gameplay performance, as evidenced by the measured FPS results.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 1.01 TB/s. Its base clock is 2235 MHz with a boost clock of 2520 MHz. These specifications directly influence the measured FPS in Control. At 4K Ultra, the 4090 produces 76.1 FPS, but lowering to Low settings jumps to 141.6 FPS. This 65.5 FPS swing shows how heavily the game relies on GPU memory and shading capabilities. The GPU’s 16384 shading units and 128 RT cores are well-suited for the game’s physics-heavy environments. The average benchmark score of 66473 places it in the 91st percentile, with its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla T4, being only 0.4% lower in score, indicating the 4090’s dominance is narrow but consistent across different tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured data provides a complete picture of performance scaling. At 1920x1080, the combo ranges from 221.2 FPS on Low to 149.6 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is a drop of 24.9 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High is another 23.6 FPS decrease. The most significant drop occurs from High to Ultra, which costs 23.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the trend continues: Low yields 199.6 FPS, Medium drops to 145.3 FPS, High to 129.2 FPS, and Ultra to 115.1 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 84.5 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the frame rates become more moderate: Low produces 141.6 FPS, Medium drops to 97.6 FPS, High to 89 FPS, and Ultra to 76.1 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K is not linear; for instance, at High settings, the drop from 1080p to 1440p is 43.5 FPS, while the drop from 1440p to 4K is 40.2 FPS.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support are adequate for feeding the RTX 4090. In synthetic tests, the CPU scores 20655 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2916 in single-core. The single-thread score is critical for Control’s game logic, while the multi-thread score handles background tasks. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the CPU is not a bottleneck, as the 221.2 FPS result is likely near the game’s engine limit. However, at 4K Ultra, the CPU’s role diminishes, and the GPU becomes the sole determinant of the 76.1 FPS average. The CPU’s 84th percentile ranking and its 0.7% lead over the Intel Core i9-9900K indicate it is a solid partner for this GPU, providing enough processing power to avoid limiting frame rates in most scenarios.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal balance between visual quality and frame rate depends on the display’s refresh rate. For 60 Hz displays, Ultra settings at 3840x2160 are viable, as the 76.1 FPS average exceeds the refresh rate. For 120 Hz displays, High settings at 2560x1440 are recommended, as the 129.2 FPS average provides a comfortable margin. At 1920x1080, High settings deliver 172.7 FPS, which is sufficient for 144 Hz monitors. The data shows that Medium settings offer diminishing returns compared to High; for example, at 1440p, the difference between Medium and High is only 16.1 FPS, while the visual improvement is modest. For players prioritizing maximum frame rates, Low settings at 1080p provide the highest average of 221.2 FPS, but this comes at the cost of visual fidelity. The most efficient choice for high refresh rates without sacrificing too much detail is High at 1440p, which balances the 129.2 FPS average with the GPU’s capabilities.