Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Control with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 show a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 91.9 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops this to 69.8 FPS, a reduction of roughly 24%. Stepping up to 4K at High settings yields 49.1 FPS, which is about 30% lower than the 1440p result and 47% lower than the 1080p figure. This trajectory indicates that the rendering load scales heavily with pixel count, as expected for a GPU-bound scenario at these settings.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens dramatically at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the spread from Low (147.9 FPS) to Ultra (83.9 FPS) is 64 FPS. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 49.1 FPS (111.4 FPS Low versus 62.3 FPS Ultra). At 4K, the spread compresses further to 34.5 FPS (76.2 FPS Low versus 41.7 FPS Ultra). This compression suggests that at 4K, the GPU is the limiting component; even dropping to Low settings cannot fully offset the pixel throughput demands. The fact that 4K Low (76.2 FPS) still trails 1080p Ultra (83.9 FPS) reinforces this interpretation—resolution has a more profound impact on performance than quality preset at this tier.

Interestingly, the 1440p Medium result (81.7 FPS) nearly matches the 1080p High result (91.9 FPS) in relative terms, but the gap is substantial. The data indicates that 4K Ultra is the most demanding configuration tested, producing only 41.7 FPS, which is below the generally accepted 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The scaling behavior points to the RTX 5060's 8 GB memory buffer and 128-bit bus as potential bottlenecks at 4K, though the raw compute throughput also plays a role. For users targeting 4K, the measured results suggest that High settings (49.1 FPS) are the practical ceiling without significant compromise.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X is a 12-core, 24-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, running at a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50,556. In synthetic tests, the processor achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 43,695 and a single-core score of 6,168. These figures indicate substantial headroom for gaming workloads, which typically rely more on single-thread performance than on multi-thread scaling.

Control is an Action Adventure title that does not exhibit extreme CPU demands in the measured data. The evidence for this lies in the resolution scaling pattern: if the CPU were the primary bottleneck, frame rates would remain relatively flat across resolutions. Instead, the data shows a consistent decline from 1080p to 4K across all settings presets, which is characteristic of a GPU-limited scenario. For instance, at High settings, the 1080p result of 91.9 FPS drops to 49.1 FPS at 4K—a 47% reduction that cannot be attributed to CPU limitations.

The 7900X's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 (deltaPct -0.1), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (deltaPct -0.4), Intel Core i7-13850HX (deltaPct -0.5), and Intel Core i9-13980HX (deltaPct -0.8). These margins are minimal, within 1% of the 7900X's average score, indicating that the CPU is not a differentiating factor in this combination's gaming performance. The processor's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support (83.2 GB/s bandwidth) provide adequate bandwidth for feeding the RTX 5060, but the measured FPS data does not suggest any CPU-side constraint at any resolution or settings combination tested.

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide a clear hierarchy of performance across four presets at each resolution. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 147.9 FPS, Medium produces 106.9 FPS, High yields 91.9 FPS, and Ultra reaches 83.9 FPS. All four presets exceed 60 FPS, making 1080p a comfortable operating point for this combo. The jump from Low to Medium costs 41 FPS (a 28% reduction) but likely provides substantial visual improvements; the jump from Medium to High costs 15 FPS, and from High to Ultra costs 8 FPS. The diminishing returns between High and Ultra suggest that High is the sweet spot at 1080p, offering 91.9 FPS with only a modest gap to the maximum preset.

At 1440p, the situation tightens. Low delivers 111.4 FPS, Medium drops to 81.7 FPS, High falls to 69.8 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 62.3 FPS. Medium remains comfortably above 60 FPS, while High stays above the threshold with 69.8 FPS. Ultra at 62.3 FPS is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The recommendation at 1440p is Medium as the default, with High as an option for users who prioritize visual fidelity over a larger FPS buffer. Choosing Ultra here sacrifices 7.5 FPS compared to High, a trade that may not be worthwhile given the modest visual delta between presets.

At 4K, the measured results reveal significant constraints. Low produces 76.2 FPS, Medium drops to 55.4 FPS, High falls to 49.1 FPS, and Ultra reaches only 41.7 FPS. Only the Low preset maintains a frame rate above 60 FPS. Medium at 55.4 FPS is borderline, while High and Ultra fall below the threshold. For 4K gaming, the data supports using Low or Medium, with Low being the only preset that provides a consistently smooth experience. The 4K results highlight the RTX 5060's limits at this resolution, and users should temper expectations accordingly.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 ranks 772nd out of 1,636 tested combos for Control, placing it in the 47th percentile of all combinations in the database. This mid-pack ranking reflects a pairing where the CPU is significantly more powerful than the GPU in synthetic benchmarks—the 7900X sits in the 93rd percentile among CPUs, while the RTX 5060 sits in the 73rd percentile among GPUs. The ranking of 772 out of 1,636 suggests that many other combinations deliver higher frame rates in this specific title.

The GPU's nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon RX 570 (deltaPct -0.2), NVIDIA Tesla M60 (deltaPct 0.5), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.6). These deltas are all within 1% of the RTX 5060's average score of 30,109, indicating that the GPU's synthetic performance is closely matched to several other cards. However, the in-game ranking for this combo is more nuanced, as it depends on the specific interaction between the CPU, GPU, and game engine. The measured FPS data shows that this combo is capable of 60+ FPS at 1080p and 1440p (except at 4K Ultra), which aligns with its mid-pack standing.

The rank of 772 out of 1,636 means that roughly 53% of tested combos perform better in Control. This is not a surprising outcome given that the RTX 5060 is a mainstream GPU paired with an enthusiast-class CPU. The CPU's high percentile ranking (93rd) does not translate to a comparable in-game ranking because Control is primarily GPU-bound at the tested settings. The data suggests that users seeking higher frame rates in this title would benefit more from a stronger GPU than from further CPU upgrades.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with 3,840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. It features 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's boost clock is 2,497 MHz, and it offers 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute. These specifications position it as a mainstream part with sufficient resources for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 8 GB memory capacity and 128-bit bus become limiting factors at 4K.

In synthetic benchmarks, the RTX 5060 achieves a Passmark G3D score of 20,891 and a Geekbench OpenCL score of 120,785. Its average benchmark score is 30,109, placing it in the 73rd percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals in synthetic performance are the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT (deltaPct 0), AMD Radeon RX 570 (deltaPct -0.2), NVIDIA Tesla M60 (deltaPct 0.5), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile (deltaPct 0.6). The tiny deltas indicate that the RTX 5060's raw compute is closely aligned with these cards, despite architectural differences.

The measured FPS in Control shows the GPU's behavior across resolutions. At 1080p, the GPU delivers 147.9 FPS on Low and 83.9 FPS on Ultra, demonstrating ample headroom at this resolution. At 1440p, the range narrows to 111.4 FPS (Low) and 62.3 FPS (Ultra), indicating that the GPU is still capable but with less margin. At 4K, the range compresses to 76.2 FPS (Low) and 41.7 FPS (Ultra), showing that pixel throughput becomes the dominant constraint. The 8 GB memory buffer is likely a contributing factor at 4K Ultra, where texture and geometry demands exceed what the card can efficiently cache. The 448.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and 1440p workloads, but the 4K results reflect the limitations of the narrower 128-bit bus.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Control at 1080p?

A: The highest measured average FPS at 1080p is 147.9 FPS, achieved with the Low settings preset.

Q: Does this combo maintain 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: Only at Low settings, where the average FPS is 76.2. At Medium, the average drops to 55.4 FPS, and at High it falls to 49.1 FPS, both below the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5060's average benchmark score of 30,109 is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, which has a deltaPct of 0. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile is 0.6% ahead, while the AMD Radeon RX 570 is 0.2% behind.

Q: What is the combo's ranking among all tested combinations for Control?

A: The combo ranks 772nd out of 1,636 tested combinations, placing it in the middle of the distribution.

Q: At 1440p, which settings preset provides the best balance above 60 FPS?

A: Medium delivers 81.7 FPS and High delivers 69.8 FPS, both above 60 FPS. Ultra drops to 62.3 FPS, which is still playable but leaves less headroom.

Q: What is the CPU's percentile ranking among all processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X sits in the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 50,556.