Control

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D secures a rank of 64 out of 2888 tested combos in Control. This places the pairing in the top 2.2% of all tested configurations, a dominant position that reflects the GPU's massive compute headroom. The rank is heavily influenced by the RTX 5090 D, which sits in the 92nd percentile among all GPUs, while the Ryzen 7 5700G trails in the 79th percentile among CPUs. This gap is the defining characteristic of the pairing: the GPU is capable of far more than the CPU can consistently feed at lower resolutions.

Benchmark results indicate that this is a GPU-bound system at 4K, but a CPU-limited one at 1080p. The measured FPS data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo delivers 83 FPS, while at 1080p Low it hits 220 FPS. The delta between the CPU's synthetic scores and the GPU's raw power explains the scaling pattern. The Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, with a deltaPct of -0.2%. That means the CPU is competitive with older high-end parts, but it is not a modern flagship. The RTX 5090 D, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 77712, and its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, is 1.6% ahead — a negligible difference that shows the GPU is at the very top of the pile.

The rank of 64 is impressive, but it is not the top spot. Configurations with newer, faster CPUs would likely push higher, especially at 1080p where the 5700G's 8 cores and 16 threads become the bottleneck. At 4K, however, the GPU dominates the workload, and the rank reflects that strength. The data suggests that users targeting 4K gaming with this combo will see exceptional performance, while those chasing maximum frame rates at 1080p will leave performance on the table due to the CPU.

FAQ

Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G a bottleneck for the RTX 5090 D in Control?

A: Yes, particularly at lower resolutions. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 220 FPS, but at 4K Low it drops to 152 FPS. The 1080p result is likely CPU-limited because the GPU has ample headroom, while the 4K result shows the GPU taking over. The CPU's 79th percentile ranking versus the GPU's 92nd percentile confirms this imbalance.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700G compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, while the Intel Core i9-9900K scores 27097. The deltaPct is -0.2%, meaning the 5700G is effectively tied with the i9-9900K in overall synthetic performance. Both are 8-core, 16-thread parts, but the 5700G uses the Zen 3 architecture.

Q: What is the best resolution to play Control with this combo?

A: The data shows 1440p High as the sweet spot. It delivers 142 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and close to the 144 Hz refresh rate many monitors use. At 4K High, the average drops to 96 FPS, which is still playable but not as fluid.

Q: Is the RTX 5090 D significantly faster than its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 D's average benchmark score is 77712. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT, scores 78940, which is 1.6% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB is 2.4% ahead. This means the 5090 D is within a couple of percentage points of its nearest competitors, so it is not categorically faster.

Q: How much performance does the combo lose when moving from Medium to Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 4K, the Medium preset averages 108 FPS with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 83 FPS. That is a 25 FPS drop, or about 23% less performance, for the visual uplift of Ultra settings.

Q: Does the CPU's integrated graphics affect gaming performance?

A: No. The Ryzen 7 5700G includes Radeon Vega 8 integrated graphics, but in this configuration, the discrete RTX 5090 D handles all rendering. The iGPU is irrelevant to the measured FPS results, which rely entirely on the dedicated GPU.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data provides a clear hierarchy of presets, and the optimal choice depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 4K gaming, the High preset is the recommended starting point. It delivers 96 FPS average, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS standard for smooth play. The Ultra preset at 4K drops to 83 FPS, a noticeable reduction that may not justify the marginal visual gains. The Medium preset at 4K offers 108 FPS, but the jump from Medium to High is worth the slight cost in frame rate for most users.

At 1440p, the High preset is the clear winner. It produces 142 FPS, which aligns perfectly with 144 Hz monitors. The Ultra preset at 1440p yields 124 FPS, still excellent but slightly below the 144 Hz threshold. The Medium preset at 1440p hits 160 FPS, but the visual fidelity loss is unnecessary given the GPU's headroom. For competitive play, the Low preset at 1440p offers 200 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate displays.

At 1080p, the situation is different because the CPU becomes the limiting factor. The Low preset hits 220 FPS, the highest measured result in the entire dataset. The Ultra preset at 1080p still manages 163 FPS, which is more than sufficient for any display. The Medium preset at 1080p averages 193 FPS with a minimum of 164 FPS, indicating solid frame pacing. Given the CPU bottleneck, there is little reason to drop below High at 1080p, as the 186 FPS average is already excellent.

The best overall experience is 1440p High, balancing visual quality and frame rate. The data shows a 142 FPS average, which is high enough for smooth gameplay without sacrificing the graphical features that make Control visually striking. For 4K users, High is the pragmatic choice, as the 96 FPS average exceeds the 60 FPS baseline while maintaining image quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The dataset includes FPS measurements for four presets at three resolutions, providing a comprehensive view of performance. At 1920x1080, the Low preset delivers the highest average at 220 FPS. The Medium preset averages 193 FPS, with a minimum of 164 FPS and a maximum of 222 FPS. The High preset follows at 186 FPS, and the Ultra preset trails at 163 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 57 FPS, showing that settings have a significant impact even at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 200 FPS. The Medium preset averages 160 FPS, with a minimum of 136 FPS and a maximum of 184 FPS. The High preset delivers 142 FPS, and the Ultra preset drops to 124 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra is 76 FPS, indicating that the GPU is more heavily taxed at this resolution. The Medium preset's minimum of 136 FPS ensures that even the heaviest scenes stay above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset averages 152 FPS. The Medium preset averages 108 FPS, with a minimum of 92 FPS and a maximum of 124 FPS. The High preset delivers 96 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 83 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 69 FPS, and the Medium preset's minimum of 92 FPS shows that the combo can maintain playable frame rates even in demanding scenes. The 4K results are the most GPU-bound, with the RTX 5090 D's 32 GB of GDDR7 memory and 1.79 TB/s bandwidth providing ample headroom.

The data reveals that the Medium preset is the only one with min FPS values recorded across all resolutions. At 1080p, the min is 164 FPS; at 1440p, it is 136 FPS; and at 4K, it is 92 FPS. These minimums are all well above playable thresholds, indicating consistent performance without severe drops.

Resolution Scaling

The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows how the combo's performance degrades as pixel count increases. At the Low preset, the average FPS drops from 220 at 1080p to 200 at 1440p, a 9.1% reduction. Moving from 1440p to 4K Low, the FPS falls from 200 to 152, a 24% drop. The total drop from 1080p to 4K Low is 68 FPS, or 30.9%. This pattern indicates that the CPU is the limiting factor at 1080p, as the GPU has significant headroom that is not being utilized.

At the High preset, the scaling is more pronounced. The 1080p High average is 186 FPS, dropping to 142 FPS at 1440p, a 23.7% reduction. From 1440p to 4K, the FPS falls from 142 to 96, a 32.4% drop. The total reduction from 1080p to 4K High is 90 FPS, or 48.4%. This steeper curve suggests that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, as the pixel workload increases.

The Ultra preset shows the most linear scaling. At 1080p, the average is 163 FPS. At 1440p, it drops to 124 FPS, a 23.9% reduction. At 4K, it falls to 83 FPS, a 33.1% reduction from 1440p. The total drop from 1080p to 4K Ultra is 80 FPS, or 49.1%. This indicates that the Ultra preset is consistently GPU-bound across all resolutions.

The scaling behavior reveals the limiting component. At 1080p, the gap between Low and Ultra is 57 FPS, while at 4K, the gap is 69 FPS. The smaller gap at 1080p suggests that the CPU is constraining performance, preventing the GPU from fully expressing its capabilities. At 4K, the GPU is the clear bottleneck, as the pixel workload overwhelms the CPU's influence. The 1080p Low result of 220 FPS is likely near the CPU's maximum frame delivery rate, while the 4K Ultra result of 83 FPS reflects the GPU's raw rendering power.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Cezanne. It has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The CPU's benchmark scores show a balanced profile: the 3DMark 16-thread score is 6629, while the single-thread score is 899. The Cinebench R23 multicore score is 12830.5, and the single-core score is 1494. These numbers put the 5700G in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, making it a solid mid-range performer.

In Control, the CPU's role is most apparent at 1080p. The 220 FPS result at Low settings is likely near the CPU's maximum frame rate, as the GPU is far from being taxed. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide adequate parallel processing for the game's physics and AI, but the Zen 3 architecture's single-thread performance is not exceptional. The Geekbench single-core score of 1894 and the 3DMark single-thread score of 899 indicate that the CPU is capable but not elite.

The CPU's nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-9900K, has an average score of 27097, which is 0.2% higher than the 5700G's 27051. This near-tie means the 5700G performs like a last-generation high-end CPU. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 is 0.4% behind, and the Intel Core i5-14400T is 0.4% ahead. These rivals are all in the same performance tier, confirming that the 5700G is not a bottleneck in most scenarios, but it is also not a performance leader.

The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s and DDR4 support are adequate for gaming, but the PCIe Gen 3 interface may limit data transfer speeds to the GPU. However, the measured FPS data suggests that this is not a significant issue in Control, as the combo still achieves high frame rates. The 16 MB of L3 cache is sufficient for the game's data access patterns, and the 10,700 million transistors on a 7 nm process provide efficient power delivery.

The core count of 8 and thread count of 16 are well-suited for Control, which is an action-adventure game that benefits from multi-threaded performance. The Passmark multithread score of 24419 and the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12830.5 show that the CPU can handle heavy workloads. However, at 4K, the CPU's influence diminishes, and the GPU's 21760 shading units and 170 RT cores take over as the primary drivers of performance. The 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power ensures that the RTX 5090 D is never starved for work at higher resolutions.