Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 combination ranks 16th out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 1% of all configurations. This is a formidable pairing for this title, given that the CPU sits in the 87th percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 94th percentile among all graphics cards. The data shows a system that is heavily weighted toward GPU performance, which aligns with Control's demanding visual effects and physics calculations.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's 16th-place finish out of 1,636 tested configurations represents an elite standing in the database. The RTX 5090 is the primary driver here, as its average benchmark score of 84,306 places it just 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D and 0.2% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile in its nearest rival comparisons. The GPU's performance percentile of 94 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of graphics cards tested.

Meanwhile, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D shows a more modest standing, with an average benchmark score of 31,580. This puts it a mere 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX in its nearest rival group. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking is strong, but it is clearly not the bottleneck or the star of this combination. The 8-core, 16-thread processor with a 96 MB shared L3 cache provides ample compute headroom, yet the measured FPS in Control scales more directly with GPU load.

The rank disparity between the CPU and GPU percentiles suggests that in this specific game, the RTX 5090's raw throughput is what boosts the combo to near the top of the charts. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 14,411 for the GPU reinforces its DirectX 12 prowess, which is directly relevant to Control's rendering engine. The combination's placement at 16th, rather than higher, may reflect that a handful of other pairings with even faster CPUs or multi-GPU setups edge it out, but for a single consumer GPU, this is a top-tier result.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 features 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus, delivering 1.79 TB/s of bandwidth. This massive memory allocation ensures that Control's high-resolution textures and complex scenes are never constrained by VRAM capacity, even at 4K Ultra settings. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, translating to 28 Gbps effective, which is among the fastest available.

The GPU's base clock of 2017 MHz and boost clock of 2407 MHz provide the computational foundation for its 104.8 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. This raw compute power is critical for Control's physics-based destruction and particle effects, which can tax even flagship cards. The 170 RT cores and 680 tensor cores further enhance the GPU's capability for ray-traced reflections and DLSS upscaling, though the measured FPS data does not separately isolate these features.

The 575 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate a power-hungry but physically manageable card. The pixel rate of 423.6 GPixel/s and texture rate of 1,636.8 GTexel/s are exceptionally high, allowing the card to fill frames with detail at any resolution. In Control, this translates to the GPU being the clear performance limiter at lower settings, where CPU overhead becomes less relevant, and at higher resolutions where the sheer fill rate and bandwidth come to the fore.

FAQ

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

A: It ranks 16th out of 1,636 tested combos, placing it in the top 1% of all systems evaluated.

Q: What is the CPU's benchmark standing relative to its closest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 31,580, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-12700F and 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX.

Q: What is the GPU's benchmark standing relative to its closest rivals?

A: The RTX 5090 has an average benchmark score of 84,306, which is 0.1% higher than the RTX 5090 D and 1.3% higher than the AMD Radeon PRO W6600, but 1.6% lower than the NVIDIA CMP 40HX.

Q: What is the highest measured average FPS for this combo in Control?

A: The highest is 252.8 FPS at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: What is the lowest measured average FPS for this combo in Control?

A: The lowest is 78.3 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings.

Q: Does the GPU have enough memory for high-resolution textures?

A: Yes, the 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 512-bit bus with 1.79 TB/s bandwidth provides substantial headroom for any texture load in Control.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data reveals a clear hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, even the most demanding Ultra preset achieves 159 FPS, which is well above the threshold for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Low preset hits 252.8 FPS, and Medium reaches 200.3 FPS, making any setting viable at this resolution for competitive or fast-paced play.

At 2560x1440, the story remains strong. Ultra delivers 118.2 FPS, which is still excellent for a 120 Hz or 144 Hz display. High settings provide 137.8 FPS, Medium offers 152.9 FPS, and Low reaches 214.9 FPS. The data indicates that 1440p Ultra is entirely playable without compromise, offering a balance of visual fidelity and smooth motion.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's limits become apparent. Ultra drops to 78.3 FPS, which is below the 90 FPS mark that many consider the baseline for a premium experience. High settings yield 92.8 FPS, Medium provides 103.3 FPS, and Low achieves 145.1 FPS. For 4K gaming, the recommendation is to use High settings to stay above 90 FPS, or Medium for a more comfortable margin. Ultra at 4K is the only configuration that drops below 80 FPS, making it a less desirable choice unless visual fidelity takes absolute priority over frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates. Low settings produce an average of 252.8 FPS, Medium reaches 200.3 FPS, High hits 181.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 159 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 93.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom at this resolution to prioritize visuals without sacrificing playability.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages remain strong. Low settings achieve 214.9 FPS, Medium delivers 152.9 FPS, High provides 137.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 118.2 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 96.7 FPS, reflecting the increased pixel load on the GPU. Even at Ultra, the frame rate stays above 115 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate 1440p panels.

At 3840x2160, the performance curve steepens. Low settings maintain 145.1 FPS, Medium falls to 103.3 FPS, High reaches 92.8 FPS, and Ultra drops to 78.3 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra expands to 66.8 FPS, showing how 4K resolution taxes the RTX 5090's capabilities. The transition from Medium to High at 4K costs 10.5 FPS, while moving from High to Ultra costs 14.5 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the highest preset. The data confirms that 4K Ultra is the only configuration where the combo dips below 80 FPS, while 4K High remains a solid target for a 90 FPS experience.