Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a compelling performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data indicates that this pairing is capable of high frame rates across most settings, with the primary limitation appearing only at 4K with the highest preset. The CPU, a 6-core Zen 4 part, and the GPU, an Ada Lovelace architecture card, together form a balanced foundation, though their respective roles shift noticeably depending on the chosen resolution and graphical load.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average frame rate this combo achieves in Control, and at what settings?

A: The maximum average FPS recorded is 194.6, which occurs at 1920x1080 resolution with Low settings. This is followed by 148.1 FPS at 2560x1440 with Low settings, and 98.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Low settings.

Q: Can this system maintain a 60 FPS average at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not with the highest settings. At 3840x2160, the average FPS is 59.9 on High, 70.2 on Medium, and 98.2 on Low. The Ultra preset drops below the 60 FPS threshold with an average of 53.8 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, scores 25005, which is a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-11850H is 0.1% behind, and the Intel Core i7-13620H is 0.2% behind.

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all other tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4070 falls into the 81st percentile of all GPUs in the database. This places it above the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which has a nearly identical average score of 37628 compared to the RTX 4070's 37648.

Q: What is the difference in average FPS between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference is substantial. The Low preset yields an average of 194.6 FPS, while the Ultra preset yields 108.9 FPS. This represents an 85.7 FPS gap between the two extremes.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at 1440p according to the verdict data?

A: Yes. The verdict for 2560x1440 lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings. The best settings are Ultra, with an average FPS of 81.8.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the benchmark data, the Ryzen 5 7500F's performance is tightly clustered with several other processors. Its average benchmark score of 24964 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11850H, which has an average score of 24935 (a 0.1% delta). The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F is marginally ahead with a score of 25005, showing a -0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-13620H sits at 24911, a 0.2% delta, and the Intel Core 5 210H rounds out the group at 24872, representing a 0.4% delta. For gaming, these CPUs would likely produce very similar frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios, as the differences in their aggregate scores are within a fraction of a percent.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070's average score of 37648 is closely matched by the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 37628 (a 0.1% delta). The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is also a close performer with a score of 37507, a 0.4% delta. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% faster with a score of 38135, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% slower at 37157. In practical terms, a system with one of these rival GPUs paired with the Ryzen 5 7500F would be expected to deliver nearly interchangeable frame rates in Control, with the RTX 4080 Mobile perhaps offering a slight edge in GPU-heavy scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance data reveals a clear shift in system bottleneck behavior depending on resolution. At 1920x1080, the frame rates are exceptionally high across all presets, suggesting that neither component is being pushed to its limit. The difference between Low and Ultra is 85.7 FPS, from 194.6 to 108.9, which indicates the GPU is scaling with the increased graphical load. However, the high absolute numbers suggest the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU efficiently at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high but begin to show more GPU influence. The Ultra preset drops to an average of 81.8 FPS, while Low sits at 148.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 66.3 FPS difference. This larger relative drop compared to 1080p indicates that the GPU is becoming a more significant factor as pixel count increases, though the CPU still keeps average FPS well above playable thresholds.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The Ultra preset's average FPS falls to 53.8, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The gap between Low (98.2 FPS) and Ultra (53.8 FPS) is 44.4 FPS. This data suggests that at 4K, the RTX 4070 is the limiting factor for achieving maximum settings, while the Ryzen 5 7500F has ample headroom to process the game's physics and game logic. The GPU's workload increases significantly with resolution, and its performance ceiling is reached at 4K Ultra.

The Verdict

The data confirms that this PC can run Control, but the experience varies by resolution and preset. At 1920x1080, the system clears the 60 FPS threshold with ease on every preset, including Ultra, which averages 108.9 FPS. At 2560x1440, the system also achieves playable frame rates on all settings, with Ultra averaging 81.8 FPS. The situation changes at 3840x2160, where the High preset averages 59.9 FPS, just under the 60 FPS threshold, and Ultra drops to 53.8 FPS. The verdict data lists Low and Medium as the playable settings at 4K, with Medium achieving the best average FPS of 70.2. Therefore, for a locked 60 FPS experience, the system is fully capable at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, but at 4K, users must select Medium or lower to stay above the playable threshold.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS and the verdict data, the optimal settings for a smooth experience are as follows:

• 1920x1080: The best settings are Ultra, which yields an average FPS of 108.9. This provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS target.
• 2560x1440: The best settings are also Ultra, with an average FPS of 81.8. This preset delivers the full visual experience while keeping performance comfortably above the playable threshold.
• 3840x2160: The best settings are Medium, which achieves an average FPS of 70.2. While High is close at 59.9 FPS, Medium is the most demanding preset that stays at or above the 60 FPS threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested hardware combinations for Control, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 852nd out of 3720 combos. This places it in the top 22.9% of all tested systems for this game. This ranking reflects the strong performance of both components, with the RTX 4070's 81st percentile GPU score and the CPU's 77th percentile score contributing to a high overall standing. The system's ability to handle 1440p Ultra and 4K Medium is consistent with this strong ranking, indicating that it is a well-balanced configuration for this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table details the exact average FPS measurements for each resolution and settings combination:

• 1920x1080: Low 194.6 FPS, Medium 136.1 FPS, High 122 FPS, Ultra 108.9 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Low 148.1 FPS, Medium 103.8 FPS, High 94.4 FPS, Ultra 81.8 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Low 98.2 FPS, Medium 70.2 FPS, High 59.9 FPS, Ultra 53.8 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the average FPS decreases across all settings. The most significant drop occurs between 1440p and 4K, particularly at the High and Ultra presets. The performance at 1080p is exceptionally high, with even the Ultra preset delivering more than double the 60 FPS target. At 4K, the system remains playable up to Medium settings, but the High and Ultra presets fall short of the playable threshold. This breakdown allows for precise tuning based on a user's display resolution and preference for visual fidelity versus frame rate.