Control

This PC configuration pairs the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, and benchmark data for Control shows a system that is decisively capable across all common gaming resolutions. The data indicates that the strongest performance is found at 1080p, where even the Ultra preset delivers an average well above the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1440p, the system maintains that headroom, while 4K requires a more selective approach to settings, though it remains playable at Medium and High presets. The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of what to expect, and the component analysis shows a balanced pairing where the GPU takes the lead at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Control with this hardware covers three resolutions and four settings presets. The results show a consistent pattern: performance scales predictably with resolution and settings, with the frame rate dropping as either demand increases. At 1920x1080, the system delivers its highest frame rates. The Low preset averages 193 FPS, which is the maximum recorded across all tests. Moving up to Medium, the average drops to 137 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. The High preset averages 122 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS. No minimum or maximum values are reported for the Low, High, or Ultra presets at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, performance remains strong but steps down from the 1080p results. The Low preset averages 146 FPS, which is still very high. The Medium preset averages 104 FPS, with a minimum of 88 FPS and a maximum of 119 FPS. The High preset averages 92 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 80 FPS. As with 1080p, minimum and maximum values are only reported for the Medium preset. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 66 FPS, showing a significant range of performance depending on visual settings.

The 3840x2160 results show the most demanding scenario. The Low preset averages 98 FPS, which is still comfortably playable. The Medium preset averages 70 FPS, with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS. The High preset averages 62 FPS, which is just above the 60 FPS threshold. The Ultra preset averages 54 FPS, which falls below the playability threshold. The data shows a clear trend: at 4K, only the Low, Medium, and High presets maintain an average above 60 FPS, while Ultra does not.

Comparing resolutions, the drop from 1080p to 1440p at the High preset is 30 FPS (from 122 to 92), and the drop from 1440p to 4K at the same preset is another 30 FPS (from 92 to 62). This indicates a fairly linear scaling with resolution. The Ultra preset shows a similar pattern: 106 FPS at 1080p, 80 FPS at 1440p, and 54 FPS at 4K. The Medium preset is the only one with full min/max data, and it shows that the minimum frame rates stay above 60 FPS at 1080p and 1440p, but dip to 59 FPS at 4K, which is just one frame below the target.

FAQ

Q: Can this PC run Control at 60 FPS on an Ultra preset at 1440p?

A: Yes. The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 with the Ultra preset is 80 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the best preset to use at 4K resolution?

A: The High preset is the best option that stays at or above 60 FPS. It delivers an average of 62 FPS at 3840x2160. The Ultra preset averages 54 FPS, which falls below the threshold.

Q: How does the Medium preset perform at 1080p?

A: The Medium preset at 1920x1080 averages 137 FPS, with a minimum of 116 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS. This is far above the 60 FPS requirement.

Q: Is the Ultra preset playable at any resolution?

A: Yes. The Ultra preset is playable at both 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, with averages of 106 FPS and 80 FPS respectively. It is not playable at 3840x2160, where the average drops to 54 FPS.

Q: What is the lowest average FPS recorded for this configuration?

A: The lowest average FPS in the data is 54 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 resolution with the Ultra preset.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS on the Medium preset?

A: At 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the minimum FPS on Medium is 116 and 88 respectively, both above 60. At 3840x2160, the minimum FPS is 59, which is just below the threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware might deliver similar performance in this game. For the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, the closest alternatives based on average benchmark scores are the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, which scores 0.2% higher, and the Intel Core i9-13950HX, which scores 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 is 0.6% ahead, while the Intel Core i5-14600 is 0.7% behind. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, meaning any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control, provided the GPU remains the same. The CPU's percentile rank of 89 indicates it outperforms the vast majority of all CPUs, so any of these rivals should maintain similar headroom.

For the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which scores 0.1% higher, and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, which scores 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% ahead, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% behind. The performance deltas here are also small, though slightly larger than the CPU's rivals. A system built with an RTX 4080 Mobile might show a marginal FPS improvement, while one with a Radeon PRO W6400 could see a slight dip. However, given that the RTX 4070 sits at the 81st percentile of all GPUs, all of these alternatives would likely keep the game playable at the same resolutions and presets, with only minor differences in the exact frame counts.

It is important to note that these comparisons are based on aggregate benchmark scores, not Control-specific results. The measured FPS data for this specific CPU and GPU combination is the authoritative source. The rivals listed here would need to be tested in the game to confirm identical behavior, but the closeness of the scores suggests a similar experience.

The Verdict

The verdict by resolution is clear from the data. At 1920x1080, this PC can run Control at the Ultra preset with an average of 106 FPS, which clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin. Every preset at this resolution is playable, with the lowest average being 106 FPS on Ultra. At 2560x1440, the system also clears 60 FPS on every preset, including Ultra, which averages 80 FPS. This makes 1440p a strong option for high visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Ultra preset averages 54 FPS, which does not clear the 60 FPS threshold. However, the High preset averages 62 FPS, making it the most demanding playable option at this resolution. The Medium and Low presets also clear the threshold, with averages of 70 FPS and 98 FPS respectively. The verdict is that this PC can run Control at 60 FPS or above at all resolutions, but 4K users must cap their settings at High to maintain that frame rate. The best playable settings per resolution are High at 4K, Ultra at 1440p, and Ultra at 1080p.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data suggests that the GPU is the primary driver of performance in Control, especially at higher resolutions. The scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a substantial drop in frame rates across all presets. For example, the High preset drops from 122 FPS at 1080p to 62 FPS at 4K, a reduction of nearly half. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load is scaling heavily with pixel count, which is a typical GPU-bound workload. The CPU, with its high performance rank, is likely not the bottleneck at any resolution, as even the lowest average FPS of 54 is well above what a weak CPU would cap.

At 1080p, the CPU's role becomes relatively more important, but the data shows the frame rates are extremely high (193 FPS on Low, 106 FPS on Ultra), suggesting the GPU is still managing the workload effectively. The CPU's nearest rivals are all within 0.7% of its score, so swapping in any of them would likely not change the outcome. The GPU's nearest rivals show slightly larger deltas (up to 1.3%), but again, these would have a minor impact on the final frame counts.

The difference between presets also points to the GPU's dominance. The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution is significant: 87 FPS at 1080p (193 vs 106), 66 FPS at 1440p (146 vs 80), and 44 FPS at 4K (98 vs 54). These differences are driven by the increased shading and texture work, which falls on the GPU. The CPU's single-thread score and multithread score are strong, but there is no evidence in the data of a CPU limitation, as frame rates continue to scale with both resolution and settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS varies by resolution. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the best choice, as it delivers an average of 106 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available and it still provides nearly double the playability threshold. At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset also remains the best option, with an average of 80 FPS. This gives 1440p users full visual fidelity with a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset cannot maintain 60 FPS, averaging only 54 FPS. The best settings that clear the threshold are the High preset, which averages 62 FPS. This is a modest 8 FPS above the threshold, so frame pacing could occasionally dip below 60 in demanding scenes, but the average is acceptable. For a more stable experience at 4K, the Medium preset would be a safer choice, with an average of 70 FPS and a minimum of 59 FPS, but by the strict definition of the playable threshold, High is the most demanding preset that qualifies. The data shows that 4K users should prioritize the High preset if they want the best visuals without sacrificing the 60 FPS target.