Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a solid, fully playable experience in Control at 1080p and 1440p, with the data showing that 4K is only viable at the lowest preset. Benchmark results indicate that this combination comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS threshold at the most demanding settings for the two lower resolutions, while 4K Ultra falls well short of that mark. The measured FPS data, which is based on actual testing rather than estimation, provides a clear picture of what to expect across the nine resolution and settings combinations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting at 1080p, the RTX 4060 with the Ryzen 5 7500F shows a wide performance envelope. At Low settings, the average frame rate hits 140.7 FPS, which is a strong indicator of headroom for high-refresh-rate monitors. Moving to Medium settings, the average drops to 101.4 FPS, still a very smooth experience. At High settings, the average is 89.5 FPS, demonstrating that the most common quality preset remains highly playable. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 79.9 FPS, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold and leaves room for consistent performance during intense action sequences.

At 1440p, the performance scales as expected, but the margin above 60 FPS narrows considerably at the top end. With Low settings, the average frame rate is a very high 103.7 FPS. The Medium preset averages 72.8 FPS, which is a significant drop from the 1080p Medium result but still entirely playable. The High preset averages 69.7 FPS, maintaining a solid buffer above the playable threshold. At Ultra settings, the average is 60.7 FPS. This is just barely above the 60 FPS line, indicating that while the game is playable, there is very little margin for error in demanding scenes.

At 4K, the data reveals a much more constrained situation. The Low preset is the only one that breaks the 60 FPS barrier, with an average of 70.6 FPS. The Medium preset drops to 50.6 FPS, which is below the playable threshold. The High preset averages 43.1 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls further to 39.3 FPS. These numbers clearly show that 4K gaming with this combo requires significant compromises in visual quality to maintain a smooth frame rate. The gap between 4K Low and 4K Medium is 20 FPS, which is a substantial performance cost for the visual uplift.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the data indicates that the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 79.9 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that still clears the 60 FPS threshold, providing the highest visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

For 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is also the best option, with an average of 60.7 FPS. While this is a close call, it technically meets the playable threshold. Given the narrow margin, users prioritizing a more stable frame rate might prefer the High preset at 69.7 FPS, but based on the data, Ultra is the highest playable setting.

For 3840x2160, the Low preset is the only playable option, delivering an average of 70.6 FPS. The next step up, Medium, falls to 50.6 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target. This makes 4K a less attractive option for this combo unless the user is willing to run at the lowest quality settings.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 1999 out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems. The percentile data for the individual components supports this positioning: the CPU is in the 77th percentile against all tested CPUs, and the GPU is in the 61st percentile against all tested GPUs. The GPU’s lower percentile relative to the CPU suggests that the graphics card is the more limiting factor in this pairing for this specific game, which is consistent with the FPS data showing that resolution and settings have a significant impact on performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provides context for what other hardware would perform similarly. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F, the closest alternatives are the Intel Core i7-11850H with an average score of 24935 (a 0.1% difference), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F with an average score of 25005 (a -0.2% difference), the Intel Core i7-13620H with an average score of 24911 (a 0.2% difference), and the Intel Core 5 210H with an average score of 24872 (a 0.4% difference). These deltas are all under a half percent, meaning that swapping the Ryzen 5 7500F for any of these CPUs would result in virtually identical frame rates in Control, assuming the same GPU is used.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, the nearest rivals are somewhat older or lower-tier parts. The AMD Radeon HD 7790 has an average score of 17666 (a -0.2% difference), the AMD Radeon 780M has an average score of 17588 (a 0.3% difference), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 has an average score of 17551 (a 0.5% difference), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 has an average score of 17509 (a 0.7% difference). The performance deltas here are also minimal, all within 0.7% of the RTX 4060. This suggests that users with these GPUs would see very similar average frame rates in Control. It is important to note that the Radeon HD 7790 and Radeon Pro parts are significantly older architectures, so their feature sets may differ from the RTX 4060, even if the raw benchmark scores are similar.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 1080p with maximum settings?

A: Yes. The measured data shows an average of 79.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest playable setting at 2560x1440?

A: The Ultra preset is playable, with an average of 60.7 FPS. This is just above the 60 FPS threshold, so users may prefer High settings at 69.7 FPS for a larger safety margin.

Q: Is 4K gaming viable with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and RTX 4060?

A: Only at the Low preset, which delivers an average of 70.6 FPS. The Medium preset at 50.6 FPS and the High preset at 43.1 FPS both fall below the playable threshold.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to all other tested systems?

A: It ranks 1999 out of 3720 overall tested combos for Control. This places it in the upper-middle portion of the performance distribution.

Q: What is the performance difference between the Ryzen 5 7500F and its closest rival, the Intel Core i7-11850H?

A: The benchmark scores are nearly identical. The Intel Core i7-11850H has an average score of 24935, which is a 0.1% difference from the Ryzen 5 7500F, indicating no meaningful performance gap in games like Control.

Q: Does the RTX 4060 have a significant performance lead over the AMD Radeon 780M?

A: No. The data shows the RTX 4060 has an average score of 17639, while the Radeon 780M has an average score of 17588, a difference of only 0.3%. This suggests comparable raw performance in this title.

The Verdict

The data is clear: this combination is a strong performer for Control at 1080p and 1440p, but not a 4K powerhouse. At 1920x1080, every preset from Low to Ultra clears the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 79.9 FPS. This makes it an excellent choice for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming with all visual features enabled. At 2560x1440, the system still manages to run the Ultra preset at an average of 60.7 FPS, though this is a borderline result. The High preset at 69.7 FPS provides a more comfortable margin for consistent performance. At 3840x2160, the system is restricted to Low settings to achieve 70.6 FPS; stepping up to Medium drops the frame rate to 50.6 FPS, which is not playable by the defined standard. Therefore, the verdict is that this PC can run Control very well at 1080p and 1440p with high to ultra settings, but 4K users will need to accept the lowest quality preset to maintain smooth gameplay. The combination of the 77th percentile CPU and 61st percentile GPU provides a balanced experience, with the GPU being the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions.