Control

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 34260 places it within 0.5% of several other processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 scores 34222, a negligible 0.1% slower, while the AMD EPYC 4244P scores 34220, also 0.1% behind. On the other side, the Intel Core i5-13450HX leads by 0.2% with a score of 34333, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H trails by 0.5% at 34083. In practical terms, any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame pacing in CPU-bound scenarios. The Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread Zen 2 part with a 3.60 GHz base clock and 4.40 GHz boost, and its 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces that it remains a solid mid-range contender rather than a top-tier part.

For the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER averages 43223 in the database, ranking in the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are all NVIDIA Quadro or mobile parts: the Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262 (0.1% faster), the GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (0.1% faster), the Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (0.2% faster), and the GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (1% faster). These deltas are small enough that in a game like Control, the RTX 4070 SUPER and these rivals would be interchangeable in most scenes, assuming no other bottlenecks. The RTX 4070 SUPER carries 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus with 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is generous for 1440p and even 4K gaming at high settings. Its Ada Lovelace architecture with 7168 shading units and 56 RT cores means ray tracing workloads are handled competently, though the measured data here does not isolate RT effects.

CPU and GPU Roles

Control is a game that scales strongly with GPU load as resolution increases, but the CPU still matters at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 59.3 FPS (178.1 vs 118.8), which shows that the GPU has headroom at this resolution and the CPU can feed it enough frames. At 2560x1440, the same Low to Ultra gap narrows to 68.8 FPS (158.9 vs 90.1), and at 3840x2160 it tightens further to 47.5 FPS (108.3 vs 60.8). The pattern is clear: as resolution climbs, the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck, and the CPU's role diminishes.

Looking at the scaling across resolutions for the same preset, the data shows a consistent drop. At Ultra settings, moving from 1920x1080 (118.8 FPS) to 2560x1440 (90.1 FPS) costs 24.2% performance, and moving further to 3840x2160 (60.8 FPS) costs another 32.5% relative to 1440p. At Low settings, the drops are similar proportionally: 178.1 to 158.9 to 108.3. This indicates that the Ryzen 7 3700X has enough single-thread and multi-thread throughput to avoid becoming the limiting factor even at 1080p Low, where the GPU is only producing 178 FPS. The CPU's PassMark single-thread score of 2656 and multi-thread score of 22458 are respectable but not exceptional, yet they suffice for this title.

The RTX 4070 SUPER's 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 198.0 GPixel/s pixel rate are the primary drivers of the measured results. At 4K Ultra, the GPU is clearly the constraint, as the 60.8 FPS average sits just above the playable threshold. At 1080p Low, the GPU is almost certainly idling relative to its maximum capability, yet the CPU still delivers 178.1 FPS, meaning neither component is severely limiting. For players targeting 4K, the GPU is the component that matters most; for 1080p high-refresh play, the CPU's capability to sustain high frame rates is sufficient but not extravagant.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The recorded data covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce an average of 178.1 FPS, Medium 154.9 FPS, High 135.9 FPS, and Ultra 118.8 FPS. Every preset at 1080p clears the 60 FPS threshold with substantial margin. The gap between Low and Ultra is 59.3 FPS, a 33.3% reduction from Low to Ultra, which is a moderate cost for the visual uplift.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 158.9 FPS on Low, 118.7 FPS on Medium, 105.5 FPS on High, and 90.1 FPS on Ultra. The step from Low to Medium is the largest single drop at 40.2 FPS, while Medium to High costs 13.2 FPS and High to Ultra costs 15.4 FPS. All presets remain comfortably above 60 FPS, with Ultra still 50% above the threshold.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low averages 108.3 FPS, Medium 78.3 FPS, High 66.6 FPS, and Ultra 60.8 FPS. The Low to Medium drop is 30.0 FPS, Medium to High is 11.7 FPS, and High to Ultra is only 5.8 FPS. Ultra at 4K barely clears the 60 FPS line, while High has a modest 6.6 FPS cushion. There are no min or max FPS values recorded in the database, so all analysis relies on averages, but the consistency of the scaling suggests the GPU is handling the workload uniformly.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control at every resolution and preset combination recorded in the database. The verdict by resolution confirms that all four settings at all three resolutions are playable, meaning they meet or exceed the 60 FPS threshold. At 1920x1080, the best playable setting is Ultra with an average of 118.8 FPS, which is nearly double the threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra delivers 90.1 FPS, leaving a 30 FPS buffer. At 3840x2160, Ultra averages 60.8 FPS, which is playable but offers only a razor-thin margin above 60 FPS; any fluctuation in scene complexity could dip below, though the average is safe.

For players who prefer headroom over maximum fidelity, the data suggests that 4K High at 66.6 FPS is a safer choice than 4K Ultra, and 4K Medium at 78.3 FPS provides even more comfort. At 1440p and 1080p, there is no reason to compromise; Ultra is the clear recommendation. The Ryzen 7 3700X and RTX 4070 SUPER combination is well balanced for this game, with no resolution falling below the playable threshold even at the most demanding preset.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 60.8 FPS. This is technically playable, but barely. If the user values stability, High at 66.6 FPS or Medium at 78.3 FPS would be safer choices, though the database's verdict names Ultra as the best settings.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best setting, averaging 90.1 FPS. This leaves enough margin that even intense combat scenes with particle effects should hold above 60 FPS. The 30 FPS headroom over the threshold is the largest of any resolution's Ultra preset except 1080p.

At 1920x1080, Ultra averages 118.8 FPS, making it the best setting with the most headroom. This is suitable for high refresh rate displays, as the average is near 120 FPS. Players with 144 Hz monitors would still see occasional dips below 144, but the game would remain smooth and far above the 60 FPS playability line.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 60.8 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best settings preset at 2560x1440?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 90.1 FPS.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at Ultra settings?

A: At Ultra, the average FPS drops from 118.8 at 1920x1080 to 60.8 at 3840x2160, a reduction of 58.0 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the dominant factor at 4K, as the frame rate drops significantly with resolution while the CPU remains capable of feeding high frame rates at lower resolutions.

Q: Does the RTX 4070 SUPER have enough memory for Control?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with 504.2 GB/s bandwidth, and the measured results show playable performance at all settings, so memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this title.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 3700X compare to its nearest CPU rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 3700X scores 34260, within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350, AMD EPYC 4244P, Intel Core i5-13450HX, and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H, meaning they perform nearly identically in average benchmark scores.

How This Combo Ranks

Among all tested CPU and GPU combinations in the database for Control, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 690th out of 3720 combos. That places it in the top 18.5% of all tested configurations, a strong result for a mid-range CPU paired with a high-end GPU. The rank reflects that while the CPU is not a top-tier part, the GPU's 83rd percentile standing and the game's GPU-heavy scaling allow this combo to outperform many configurations with stronger CPUs but weaker graphics cards.

The 690th rank also indicates that there are 689 other combos that deliver higher average FPS in Control, likely including systems with newer high-end CPUs and flagship GPUs. However, given that this combo achieves 60.8 FPS at 4K Ultra and 118.8 FPS at 1080p Ultra, the practical gameplay experience is excellent for most users. The rank is a measure of raw performance relative to all tested systems, not a judgment of whether the game is playable; on that front, the data is unambiguous: this system clears the threshold everywhere.