Control

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers a robust 4K experience in Control, with performance scaling that clearly identifies the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions. The data indicates this pairing is well-balanced, offering high frame rates across all tested settings, though the CPU's considerable headroom becomes apparent only when resolution drops.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable and steep decline in performance as resolution increases from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160. At Low settings, the average frame rate drops from 234.8 FPS at 1080p to 179.4 FPS at 1440p, and further to 122.4 FPS at 4K. This represents a substantial 47.8% reduction in frame rate from 1080p to 4K, a clear indicator that the rendering workload is scaling heavily with pixel count.

The scaling pattern becomes more telling when examining the Ultra preset. Here, the average frame rate falls from 131 FPS at 1080p to 98.2 FPS at 1440p, and finally to 68.7 FPS at 4K. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 25% performance drop, while moving from 1440p to 4K incurs a further 30% reduction. This consistent degradation across resolution steps strongly suggests the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU's capability remains constant while the pixel workload increases dramatically.

At 1080p, the spread between Low and Ultra settings is 103.8 FPS (from 234.8 to 131), showing that even at the lowest resolution, the GPU is still the primary bottleneck. However, the fact that 1080p Low achieves 234.8 FPS—nearly double the 4K Ultra result—indicates that the system has significant performance headroom when the GPU is less stressed. This pattern confirms that Control is heavily GPU-bound in this configuration, with the CPU providing ample support even at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the workhorse of this pairing, and its specifications directly explain the observed frame rates. With 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, the card delivers 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is essential for handling Control's high-resolution textures and effects. The 8960 shading units and 70 RT cores provide substantial compute power, reflected in the card's pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s.

The GPU's boost clock of 2452 MHz, paired with its 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, enables the high frame rates seen in the data. At 4K High settings, the card maintains 75.8 FPS, while dropping to Low settings at 4K boosts performance to 122.4 FPS. This 61.6% improvement from High to Low at 4K demonstrates how much headroom exists in the graphics settings, as the GPU can deliver significantly more frames when visual fidelity is reduced.

The RTX 5070 Ti's 87th percentile ranking among all GPUs, based on an average benchmark score of 52086, places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, scores nearly identically with a deltaPct of 0%, indicating that the 5070 Ti offers comparable raw performance to its predecessor generation's flagship. This competitive positioning explains why the card can handle Control at 4K with playable frame rates across all settings, though Ultra at 4K dips to 68.7 FPS, which may feel less smooth on high-refresh displays.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X provides a formidable foundation for this gaming configuration, though its influence on Control's frame rates is secondary to the GPU. With 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, the CPU offers substantial multi-threaded capability, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 46438 and Passmark multithread score of 54643. The boost clock of 5.60 GHz ensures strong single-thread performance, critical for game logic and physics calculations.

The CPU's 94th percentile ranking among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 54450, places it just 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and 1.5% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. This positioning confirms that the 9900X is a top-tier gaming CPU, capable of feeding even the most demanding GPUs without becoming a bottleneck. In Control, the evidence supports this: at 1080p Low, the system achieves 234.8 FPS, which is unlikely to be limited by CPU performance given the game's moderate CPU demands.

The CPU's 64 MB of shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s of dual-channel DDR5 memory bandwidth provide ample data throughput for the GPU. The 4 nm process node and 120W TDP indicate efficient power delivery, though the 300W TDP of the RTX 5070 Ti means the overall system power draw is substantial. The CPU's single-thread performance, reflected in its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 6555 and Passmark single-thread score of 4672, ensures that even CPU-intensive scenes in Control are handled without significant frame drops.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 132nd out of 1636 tested combos for Control. This places the pairing in the top 8% of all tested configurations, a strong result that reflects the high performance of both components. The ranking indicates that while there are faster combinations available, this setup delivers exceptional performance for the vast majority of gaming scenarios.

The GPU's near-identical performance to the RTX 4080 (deltaPct of 0%) suggests that this combo would perform similarly to systems pairing the 9900X with that card. Similarly, the CPU's close competition with the Ryzen 9 9900X3D (deltaPct of -0.4%) means that users upgrading from that processor would see negligible differences in Control. The ranking of 132 out of 1636 combos demonstrates that this system is well-positioned for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1440p and solid 4K performance, though it is not the absolute fastest configuration available.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 131 FPS, which is more than sufficient for smooth gameplay on most displays, while the High preset at 149 FPS offers a marginal improvement in frame rate with slightly reduced visual fidelity. For competitive play or maximum smoothness, the Low preset at 234.8 FPS provides an exceptionally high frame rate, though the visual compromises may be noticeable.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 114.9 FPS strikes an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, comfortably exceeding the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 98.2 FPS remains highly playable, while the Medium preset at 125.7 FPS offers a middle ground for those prioritizing frame rate over maximum detail. The Low preset at 179.4 FPS is optimal for esports-style play or when using a 144Hz monitor.

For 3840x2160 gaming, the High preset at 75.8 FPS is the recommended choice, as it provides a solid balance of visual fidelity and smoothness. The Medium preset at 83.6 FPS offers slightly better performance with modest visual reductions, while the Ultra preset at 68.7 FPS remains playable but may show occasional dips on demanding scenes. The Low preset at 122.4 FPS is best for players who prioritize frame rate above all else at 4K, though the visual downgrade from High to Low is significant.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with maximum settings?*

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 68.7 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is playable, though it may not fully saturate a 144Hz display.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers 114.9 FPS, offering an excellent balance between visual quality and frame rate. For higher refresh rates, the Medium preset at 125.7 FPS is a viable alternative.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in this game?

A: The benchmark scores are nearly identical, with a deltaPct of 0%, indicating that the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 4080 deliver essentially the same performance in Control.

Q: Is the Ryzen 9 9900X a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: No, the data shows 234.8 FPS at 1080p Low settings, indicating the CPU is not limiting performance. Even at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 131 FPS, which is well above typical refresh rates.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 4K with Medium settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Medium settings is 83.6, which is smooth for most gaming scenarios and a good compromise between visual quality and performance.

Q: How does this combo rank against all tested systems?

A: This combination ranks 132nd out of 1636 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 8% of all configurations in the database.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS values for each resolution and settings preset combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 75.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 122.4 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 83.6 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 68.7 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 114.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 179.4 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 125.7 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 98.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 149 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 234.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 169.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 131 |

Across all resolutions, the Low preset provides the highest frame rates, with a peak of 234.8 FPS at 1080p and a minimum of 122.4 FPS at 4K. The Ultra preset consistently delivers the lowest frame rates, ranging from 131 FPS at 1080p to 68.7 FPS at 4K. The High and Medium presets fall predictably between these extremes, with High offering slightly better performance than Medium at each resolution. This data confirms that the RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant factor in determining frame rates, with the Ryzen 9 9900X providing ample CPU support across all tested configurations.