Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 pairing delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control, placing this combination in the 92nd percentile of all tested combos (rank 92 out of 1636). This is a top-tier configuration where the GPU dominates the performance picture at higher resolutions, while the CPU's strong multi-threaded capability ensures the system never becomes a bottleneck at lower settings.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture (Vermeer) on AMD Socket AM4. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The chip includes a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is a defining characteristic of the X3D line. In synthetic benchmarks, this CPU achieves a multi-threaded score of 22,366 in Cinebench R23 and a single-thread score of 3,157 in the same test. Its average benchmark score of 24,673 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, with nearest rivals like the Intel Core i7-1360P (24,627, 0.2% slower) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24,605, 0.3% slower) showing near-identical results.

In Control, the CPU's role becomes most evident at 1080p and lower settings, where the GPU is less burdened. The data shows that at 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS is 200.3, the highest across all measured configurations. This high ceiling suggests the CPU is capable of feeding the RTX 4090 enough data to avoid a major frame-rate wall. A 3DMark 16-thread score of 6,764 and a max-thread score of 6,755 indicate strong multi-core performance, which helps in maintaining consistent frame pacing during complex physics and AI moments common in action-adventure titles. However, the single-thread score of 804 in 3DMark is comparatively lower, yet it does not appear to limit the game, as the FPS remains above 148 even at 1080p Ultra. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration appears well-matched to Control's engine, which scales adequately across multiple cores without requiring the extreme single-core speed of newer architectures.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the clear performance driver in this combination. This GPU features 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 1.01 TB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective), with base and boost clocks of 2235 MHz and 2520 MHz respectively. The Ada Lovelace architecture chip (AD102) includes 16,384 shading units and 128 RT cores, giving the card a substantial FP32 throughput of 82.58 TFLOPS. In synthetic GPU benchmarks, the RTX 4090 scores 38,194 in Passmark G3D and 92,23 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, with an average benchmark score of 66,473, placing it in the 91st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the NVIDIA Tesla T4 (66,733, 0.4% faster) and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (67,097, 0.9% faster), are professional or older workstation cards, underscoring the RTX 4090's dominance in consumer gaming.

The GPU's massive memory bandwidth and 24 GB VRAM are more than sufficient for Control at any setting and resolution. The measured FPS data shows that the RTX 4090 scales almost linearly with resolution when settings are held constant. For instance, at High settings, the average FPS drops from 170.7 at 1080p to 134.0 at 1440p, and further to 89.3 at 4K. This pattern indicates a GPU-bound scenario: the processor is capable, but the graphical workload is the limiting factor. The card's high pixel rate (443.5 GPixel/s) and texture rate (1,290.2 GTexel/s) allow it to handle the game's demanding visual effects, such as particle systems and dynamic lighting, without stutter. Notably, the RTX 4090's end-of-life production status does not diminish its current performance, and its 450 W TDP suggests it requires a robust power supply, though the data does not indicate any thermal throttling in the measured results.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For the best balance of visual fidelity and frame rate, the High settings preset is the optimal choice across all resolutions. At 1920x1080, High delivers 170.7 FPS, which is only 3.6% lower than Medium (174.3 FPS) but offers noticeably better graphics. At 2560x1440, High still achieves 134.0 FPS, comfortably above the 114.2 FPS of Ultra, while providing a smoother experience than Medium's 148.6 FPS. At 3840x2160, High yields 89.3 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, whereas Ultra drops to 77.9 FPS. The data suggests that Ultra settings impose a significant performance penalty—at 4K, Ultra is 12.8% slower than High—without a proportional visual benefit in the measured metrics.

Low settings provide the highest frame rates (200.3 FPS at 1080p, 179.1 at 1440p, 141.7 at 4K) but sacrifice visual quality. Medium is a middle ground, offering 174.3 FPS at 1080p and 148.6 at 1440p, but at 4K it drops to 97.7 FPS, which is only 9.4% faster than High. Given that the RTX 4090 easily exceeds 144 Hz refresh rates at 1440p with High settings, and 60 Hz at 4K with High, the High preset is recommended as the primary choice. For users with 120 Hz or higher 4K displays, the drop to Medium might be justified, but the measured data shows High is the most efficient preset for maintaining high frame rates without unnecessary compromises.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 ranks 92nd out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 5.6% of all configurations. This rank is influenced by the GPU's exceptional performance, as the RTX 4090 is in the 91st percentile of all GPUs. The CPU, while in the 82nd percentile, is not a limiting factor in this game's benchmark results. The combination's performance is characterized by a high degree of consistency: the FPS numbers at 1080p High (170.7) and 1440p High (134.0) show a scaling factor of 0.78, which aligns closely with the pixel count difference, indicating the CPU is not introducing any unexpected bottlenecks.

When compared to other combos in the database, this pairing is clearly positioned for high-refresh-rate gaming. The nearest CPU rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-1360P (0.2% slower in average benchmark score) or the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (0.3% slower), would likely produce similar results when paired with the same GPU, as the game's performance is dominated by the graphics card. The rank of 92 out of 1,636 reflects the RTX 4090's raw power, and the 5700X3D's ample cache and core count ensure that the system does not fall behind. This combo is not the absolute fastest in the database—combos with newer CPUs like the Ryzen 9 series might edge it out—but the measured data shows it is a top-tier configuration.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a classic GPU-bound workload. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 170.7 at 1080p to 134.0 at 1440p (a 21.5% decrease) and then to 89.3 at 4K (a 33.4% decrease from 1440p). If the CPU were the primary limiter, the FPS would plateau at higher resolutions, but it does not. Instead, the FPS decreases proportionally with the pixel count increase: moving from 1080p (2.07 million pixels) to 1440p (3.69 million pixels) is a 1.78x increase, and the FPS drops by a factor of 1.27. This non-linear relationship suggests that while the GPU is the main bottleneck, there is some overhead, likely from the CPU's single-thread performance.

At Low settings, the scaling is more pronounced: 200.3 FPS at 1080p, 179.1 at 1440p (10.6% drop), and 141.7 at 4K (20.9% drop from 1440p). This smaller percentage drop at lower settings indicates that the CPU is becoming a more significant factor at 1080p Low, where the GPU has less work to do. The 5700X3D's single-thread score of 3,157 in Cinebench R23 is adequate but not exceptional, and this becomes apparent at 1080p Low where the frame rate is limited to 200.3 FPS. In contrast, at 4K Low, the GPU is still the limiting factor, as the 141.7 FPS is well below what the CPU could theoretically allow. Overall, the data indicates that for this combo, the RTX 4090 is the limiting component in all measured configurations, but the CPU's influence grows as resolution decreases and settings are lowered.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The complete measured FPS data for this combo in Control is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 200.3 FPS
• Medium: 174.3 FPS
• High: 170.7 FPS
• Ultra: 148.1 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 179.1 FPS
• Medium: 148.6 FPS
• High: 134.0 FPS
• Ultra: 114.2 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 141.7 FPS
• Medium: 97.7 FPS
• High: 89.3 FPS
• Ultra: 77.9 FPS

At 1080p, the performance gap between Low and Ultra is 26.1%, with Ultra still delivering 148.1 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play. At 1440p, the gap widens to 36.2% between Low (179.1) and Ultra (114.2), but High (134.0) remains the sweet spot. At 4K, the gap between Low (141.7) and Ultra (77.9) is a substantial 45.0%, highlighting the heavy cost of Ultra settings on the GPU. The data shows that the RTX 4090 can handle 4K Ultra at 77.9 FPS, which is playable, but High settings provide a 14.6% FPS increase to 89.3 FPS, making it the better choice for smooth 4K gameplay. The consistency of the frame rates across all settings—no min or max FPS values are provided, but the averages are stable—suggests the system maintains good frame pacing.

FAQ

*Q: Is this combo capable of 4K gaming in Control?*

A: Yes, the measured data shows 4K High settings average 89.3 FPS, and even 4K Ultra reaches 77.9 FPS, both above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5700X3D compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The 5700X3D has an average benchmark score of 24,673, which is 0.2% higher than the Intel Core i7-1360P (24,627) and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24,605), showing they are effectively tied in general performance.

Q: What is the best settings preset for high refresh rate 1440p monitors?

A: At 2560x1440, High settings deliver 134.0 FPS, which is ideal for 144 Hz displays. Ultra drops to 114.2 FPS, while Medium offers 148.6 FPS, but High provides the best balance of visuals and speed.

*Q: Does the RTX 4090's 24 GB VRAM matter for Control?*

A: The GPU has 24 GB of GDDR6X memory with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, which is far more than Control requires, ensuring no memory-related stutters at any resolution or settings preset.

Q: Why is the FPS drop from 1080p to 4K so significant?

A: The data shows a 47.7% decrease in FPS from 1080p High (170.7) to 4K High (89.3), indicating the GPU is the limiting component, as the workload increases with pixel count.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: This combo ranks 92nd out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 5.6% of all performance results.