Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti delivers a thoroughly playable experience in Control, with measured average frame rates that exceed the 60 FPS threshold at every resolution and preset combination tested. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $179, while the GPU has a launch MSRP of 799 USD. This analysis examines the measured FPS data, the combination's ranking among tested systems, and the roles each component plays across the three resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides average FPS values for four settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) at three resolutions. No minimum or maximum frame rates are available in the dataset, so this breakdown focuses on averages.

At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. Low settings produce an average of 225.1 FPS, Medium reaches 163.8 FPS, High delivers 142.6 FPS, and Ultra still maintains 124.0 FPS. Even the most demanding preset leaves a large margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain high but scale down. Low averages 170.1 FPS, Medium 124.1 FPS, High 107.8 FPS, and Ultra 96.0 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is noticeable but does not threaten playability at any setting.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is pushed harder. Low still averages 112.8 FPS, Medium 84.0 FPS, High 72.6 FPS, and Ultra 63.8 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is just above the 60 FPS threshold, making it playable but with limited headroom for demanding scenes. Overall, the data shows a consistent scaling pattern: higher resolution and higher settings both reduce average FPS, yet the combo never falls below the playable threshold.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested CPU-GPU combinations for Control, this pairing ranks 482nd out of 3,720 tested combos. That places it in the upper tier of systems, comfortably within the top segment. The CPU itself sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU reaches the 84th percentile among all GPUs. These percentiles are based on average benchmark scores across many workloads, but they align with the strong in-game ranking. The fact that every resolution and preset combination clears the 60 FPS playable threshold further reinforces that this is a high-performing setup for Control. The rank reflects not just raw capability but also the balance between CPU and GPU; the combination avoids obvious bottlenecks at any tested setting.

Similar Performance Alternatives

According to average benchmark scores, the closest CPU alternatives to the Ryzen 5 7500F are the Intel Core i7-11850H (delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (delta -0.2%), Intel Core i7-13620H (delta 0.2%), and Intel Core 5 210H (delta 0.4%). These deltas are small, meaning a system using any of these processors would likely produce very similar overall compute performance. In Control, the CPU’s role is less critical at higher resolutions, so swapping to one of these chips would probably yield nearly identical frame rates, especially at 1440p and 4K.

On the GPU side, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (delta -0.8%), AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (delta -1.3%), NVIDIA RTX A6000 (delta 1.6%), and Intel Arc A730M (delta -1.7%). These deltas are based on average GPU benchmark scores, not Control-specific results. A system equipped with any of these graphics cards would be expected to perform within a few percentage points of the RTX 4070 Ti in general compute tasks. For a game like Control, which scales strongly with GPU load, the frame rates would likely be similar, though the exact FPS could vary due to driver optimizations and other system factors.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 63.8, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best preset, delivering an average of 96.0 FPS. All other presets also exceed 60 FPS, but Ultra provides the highest visual quality while remaining comfortably playable.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7500F compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24,964, while the Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24,935, a delta of 0.1%. The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F scores 25,005, a delta of -0.2%. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important at higher resolutions?

A: The data shows average FPS dropping from 225.1 at 1080p Low to 112.8 at 4K Low, indicating that the GPU becomes the limiting factor as resolution increases. At 1080p, the CPU has enough headroom to push very high frame rates, but at 4K the GPU’s rendering workload dominates.

Q: What is the playable threshold for this game?

A: The playable threshold is 60 FPS. All measured settings at all resolutions exceed this value, meaning the game is fully playable across the board.

Q: What is the combo's rank among tested systems?

A: The combination ranks 482nd out of 3,720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the upper tier of the database.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions reveals a clear pattern: as resolution increases, average FPS decreases. For example, at Ultra settings, the average FPS goes from 124.0 at 1080p to 96.0 at 1440p to 63.8 at 4K. This consistent decline indicates that the GPU’s rendering load is the dominant factor at higher resolutions. The GPU’s high pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s are consistent with its ability to handle 4K Ultra at playable frame rates.

At 1080p Low, the system reaches 225.1 FPS, which is far beyond the 60 FPS threshold. Such a high frame rate suggests that the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as the GPU has ample headroom. The CPU’s Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,799 and single-core score of 3,218 indicate strong processing capability, which supports high frame rates in less GPU-intensive scenarios. The CPU also has a passmark single-thread score of 3,841, reinforcing its ability to feed the GPU quickly.

At 1440p, the balance shifts slightly toward the GPU, but the CPU still appears sufficient to maintain high averages. The fact that Ultra at 1440p yields 96.0 FPS—well above the threshold—shows that neither component is severely limiting. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the primary constraint, as the FPS drops to 63.8 at Ultra. The CPU’s role diminishes further, and its performance is more than adequate to avoid holding back the GPU.

Best Settings per Resolution

According to the verdict data, the best settings—defined as the most demanding preset that still maintains at least 60 FPS—are Ultra at every resolution. At 3840x2160, Ultra delivers 63.8 FPS; at 2560x1440, it delivers 96.0 FPS; and at 1920x1080, it delivers 124.0 FPS. Since all settings at all resolutions exceed the playable threshold, there is no need to compromise on visual quality. Players can max out the game’s settings regardless of their display resolution.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control. The measured data shows that all settings at all tested resolutions exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest preset, Ultra, maintains 63.8 FPS at 4K, 96.0 FPS at 1440p, and 124.0 FPS at 1080p. Therefore, users can enjoy the game at maximum quality across all resolutions. The combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is more than capable of delivering a smooth and visually rich experience in Control, with no need to lower settings or resolution to achieve playable frame rates.