Control

Control is a demanding action-adventure title, and the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 delivers a robust experience across all tested resolutions. The measured data shows a system that excels at high refresh rates in 1080p and 1440p, while still managing to clear the 60 FPS threshold at 4K with the right settings. This analysis breaks down the benchmark results, comparing the hardware to its closest rivals, detailing optimal settings, and explaining how the CPU and GPU share the workload.

Similar Performance Alternatives

For the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F, the nearest performance rivals are a mix of Intel and AMD processors, all within a negligible margin of error. The data shows the Ryzen 5 7400F has an average benchmark score of 32750, placing it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812). The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697) and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662) are also closely matched, with deltas of 0.2% and 0.3% respectively. In practical gameplay terms, this means any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in Control, as the processor is not the primary bottleneck at the tested settings.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070’s nearest rivals are all professional-grade AMD cards, which is an interesting data point. The RTX 5070 scores 40377 on average, sitting just 0.1% above the AMD Radeon Pro 580 (40318) and 0.8% above the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 (40063). The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is slightly faster, at 40870, a 1.2% delta, while the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is slower, with a delta of 2%. This comparison suggests that while the RTX 5070 is a consumer gaming card, its raw compute performance is comparable to these workstation-class parts. For Control specifically, the game will perform nearly identically with the Radeon Pro 580 or WX 7100, though those cards are not typically used for gaming.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is High, which produces an average of 66 FPS. While the Medium preset is also playable at 75 FPS, High is the better choice for visual fidelity without sacrificing the playability threshold. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold, averaging only 58 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the system has enough headroom to run the Ultra preset, which delivers an average of 85 FPS. All lower presets also exceed 60 FPS, with Medium averaging 111 FPS and High at 98 FPS, but Ultra offers the full visual experience while still being comfortably above the threshold.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, averaging 113 FPS. The system is not constrained by the GPU here, as Low settings yield 206 FPS, Medium 146 FPS, and High 130 FPS. Ultra is the most demanding preset that stays well above 60 FPS, making it the clear recommendation for a smooth and visually rich experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data shows a clear division of responsibility between the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070, depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the GPU is not fully stressed, as even the Ultra preset at 113 FPS is likely limited by the CPU’s single-thread performance. The scaling from Low (206 FPS) to Ultra (113 FPS) shows a 45% drop, which is typical of a GPU-bound scenario in the higher presets, but the absolute frame rates are so high that the CPU is still capable of feeding the GPU.

Moving to 2560x1440, the pattern shifts. The Ultra preset drops to 85 FPS (a 25% reduction from 1080p Ultra), while the Low preset falls from 206 to 156 FPS (a 24% reduction). This proportional scaling indicates the GPU is now the dominant factor, as the resolution increase directly impacts the pixel shading load. The CPU’s role remains steady, but the GPU workload is growing.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is the definitive bottleneck. The 4K Ultra preset produces 58 FPS, which is a 32% drop from the 1440p Ultra result. The Low preset also scales down proportionally (156 to 105 FPS, a 33% drop). The CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up with the GPU’s output at 4K, as the frame rate is purely a function of the GPU’s rendering capacity. The fact that the 4K High preset (66 FPS) is slower than 1440p Ultra (85 FPS) by 22% reinforces that the RTX 5070’s 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are the limiting factors at this resolution.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K with the Ultra preset?

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which yields an average of 66 FPS.

Q: What is the maximum frame rate achievable at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS is recorded at 1920x1080 with Low settings, reaching 206 FPS. For the Ultra preset, the system averages 113 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest rival in terms of raw benchmark score?

A: The RTX 5070 has an average benchmark score of 40377. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon Pro 580, scores 40318, which is 0.1% slower. The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster, with a score of 40870.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 1440p?

A: The scaling between 1080p and 1440p suggests the GPU is the primary limiter. For example, the Ultra preset drops from 113 FPS at 1080p to 85 FPS at 1440p, a 25% reduction, while the CPU’s performance relative to the GPU remains constant.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest recorded minimum frame time is 124 FPS at 1920x1080 with Medium settings, and 94 FPS at 2560x1440 with Medium settings. At 3840x2160 with Medium settings, the minimum is 63 FPS.

Q: How does this system rank against all tested combos for Control?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + RTX 5070 combination is ranked 780 out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 21% of all systems, with a percentile of 82 for the GPU and 83 for the CPU.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K)

• Ultra: avg 58 FPS.
• High: avg 66 FPS.
• Medium: avg 75 FPS (min 63 FPS, max 86 FPS).
• Low: avg 105 FPS.

2560x1440 (1440p)

• Ultra: avg 85 FPS.
• High: avg 98 FPS.
• Medium: avg 111 FPS (min 94 FPS, max 127 FPS).
• Low: avg 156 FPS.

1920x1080 (1080p)

• Ultra: avg 113 FPS.
• High: avg 130 FPS.
• Medium: avg 146 FPS (min 124 FPS, max 168 FPS).
• Low: avg 206 FPS.

The data shows consistent scaling across resolutions. For example, the Medium preset at 1080p has an average of 146 FPS, which drops to 111 FPS at 1440p (a 24% reduction) and then to 75 FPS at 4K (a 32% reduction from 1440p). The High preset follows a similar pattern: 130 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. The Low preset is the most scalable, going from 206 FPS at 1080p to 156 FPS at 1440p (a 24% drop) and then to 105 FPS at 4K (a 33% drop). This indicates that the GPU’s compute units are the primary driver of performance, while the CPU’s 32 MB of L3 cache and DDR5 memory bandwidth are sufficient to feed the GPU across all settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 780 out of 3720 tested combos for Control, putting it in the top 21% of all systems tested. This ranking is a strong indicator of high-end performance, especially given that the GPU’s 82nd percentile ranking among all GPUs and the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs place both components well above average. The data suggests that this combo is more powerful than roughly 79% of the other systems tested, meaning it should handle the game’s physics-heavy combat and destructible environments without issue.

The ranking is also notable because the CPU is not a weak link. The Ryzen 5 7400F’s 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 6-core / 12-thread configuration are sufficient for Control’s asynchronous compute tasks, as evidenced by the CPU’s percentile score of 83. The GPU’s 82nd percentile is close, indicating a balanced pair. In comparison to the nearest rival combos, the 780th rank means that systems with the Intel Core i5-14600T or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, paired with a comparable GPU, would likely achieve similar frame rates, as the CPU deltas are all under 0.3%.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control, and it does so with high performance across all resolutions. The verdict by resolution is clear:

• 3840x2160: The system is playable at High (66 FPS), Medium (75 FPS), and Low (105 FPS) settings, all of which exceed the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset is not playable, averaging 58 FPS.
• 2560x1440: All settings are playable, with the Ultra preset providing 85 FPS, which is the best visual option without any compromise.
• 1920x1080: Every preset is playable, with the Ultra settings at 113 FPS, ensuring a smooth experience on any high refresh rate monitor.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F provides a solid foundation with its 5nm Zen 4 architecture and 65W TDP, ensuring consistent physics and AI processing. The RTX 5070, with its Blackwell 2.0 architecture and 12 GB of GDDR7 memory, delivers ample frame rates, but the 4K Ultra setting is the only one that fails the 60 FPS test. For most gamers, the 1440p Ultra experience is the sweet spot, delivering a 19% higher frame rate than 4K High while maintaining over 85 FPS. The data indicates that this combo is an excellent choice for Control at 1440p and 1080p, and a very good choice for 4K with a slight compromise in settings.