Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong performance profile in Control, with measured results showing that the combination is capable of high frame rates across all tested resolutions. The data indicates that the system easily surpasses the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K Ultra presents the only setting that falls below this mark. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings based solely on the provided benchmark data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for Control on this hardware configuration covers three resolutions (3840x2160, 2560x1440, 1920x1080) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). All figures represent average FPS, as minimum and maximum values were not recorded in the dataset.

At 3840x2160 (4K), the average frame rates scale predictably with the preset. The Low preset delivers 96 FPS, which is the highest average at this resolution. Moving to Medium drops the average to 72.7 FPS, a substantial reduction of 23.3 FPS from Low. The High preset yields 62.1 FPS, which still clears the 60 FPS playable threshold but by a narrow margin. The Ultra preset falls below the threshold, producing an average of 53.4 FPS, which is 8.7 FPS lower than High and 42.6 FPS lower than Low.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the performance headroom is noticeably larger. The Low preset achieves 145 FPS, while Medium reaches 102.3 FPS. High produces 93.1 FPS, and Ultra maintains 78.7 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 66.3 FPS, indicating that the most demanding preset still leaves considerable performance on the table relative to the 60 FPS threshold. Every preset at 1440p stays above 60 FPS, with Ultra having an 18.7 FPS margin.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the system demonstrates its highest frame rates. Low settings deliver 195.3 FPS, Medium drops to 138.7 FPS, High reaches 123.8 FPS, and Ultra produces 107.7 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 87.6 FPS, the largest absolute difference across all resolutions. Even at Ultra, the average FPS is 47.7 FPS above the playable threshold, showing that the CPU-GPU combination is not stressed at this resolution.

The scaling pattern across resolutions shows a consistent reduction in FPS as resolution increases. For Ultra settings, moving from 1080p to 1440p reduces the average from 107.7 to 78.7 FPS (a 29 FPS drop), and moving from 1440p to 4K reduces it further to 53.4 FPS (a 25.3 FPS drop). For High settings, the progression is 123.8 FPS at 1080p, 93.1 FPS at 1440p, and 62.1 FPS at 4K, showing a nearly linear decline of roughly 30 FPS per resolution step.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 879th out of 3720 tested combinations in Control. This places the system in the top 23.6% of all tested combos, indicating that it outperforms the majority of configurations in this game.

The CPU itself sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs benchmarked, with an average benchmark score of 25517. This percentile figure suggests that the Ryzen 7 5700 is positioned well above the median processor in the database. The GPU, meanwhile, holds the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37648. Both components individually rank above the 75th percentile, which aligns with the combo's overall strong position in the Control benchmark hierarchy.

When interpreting the combo rank, the data shows that this system is not at the absolute top tier but is comfortably within the upper quartile. The rank of 879 out of 3720 means there are 878 combinations that perform better, but the vast majority of tested systems (2841 combos) fall below this configuration. This suggests that for Control specifically, the Ryzen 7 5700 and RTX 4070 pair offers a level of performance that would satisfy most users seeking high frame rates at standard gaming resolutions.

CPU and GPU Roles

The division of labor between the CPU and GPU in Control can be inferred from how frame rates scale with resolution and settings changes. The data shows that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions, while the CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases.

At 1920x1080, the difference between Low and Ultra settings is 87.6 FPS (195.3 vs 107.7). This large gap indicates that the GPU is heavily utilized, as increasing the graphical workload produces a significant FPS penalty. However, the absolute FPS figures at 1080p are high enough that the CPU (with its 8 cores and 16 threads) is likely feeding the GPU adequately without becoming a limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 5700's single-thread and multi-thread performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 scores of 2916 (single-core) and 20655 (multi-core), suggests it has sufficient headroom for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern remains similar but with reduced absolute FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 66.3 FPS (145 vs 78.7), showing that the GPU is still the dominant factor. The CPU's influence is less pronounced here, as the higher resolution shifts more of the workload onto the GPU's shading units and memory subsystem.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting component. The gap between Low and Ultra shrinks to 42.6 FPS (96 vs 53.4), which is proportionally smaller than at lower resolutions. This compression of FPS differences suggests that the GPU is saturated at 4K, and the CPU has ample capacity to keep up. The RTX 4070's 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are being pushed hard at this resolution, particularly with Ultra settings that demand more texture and shading work.

The settings presets themselves also reveal component roles. The transition from Low to Medium at any resolution produces a notable FPS drop (e.g., from 96 to 72.7 FPS at 4K), indicating that the GPU is sensitive to the increased load from medium-quality textures and effects. The CPU's role is more static across presets, as Control's gameplay logic and physics are likely not heavily threaded beyond what the 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 5700 can handle.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the CPU and GPU provide context for what other hardware might behave similarly in Control. These alternatives come from the benchmark database and are based on average scores, not in-game FPS measurements.

For the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 5700), the closest performers are the Intel Xeon D-2752TER, AMD Ryzen 5 7640U, AMD Ryzen 5 6600H, and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U. The Xeon D-2752TER has an average score of 25530 (0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 5700's 25517), making it virtually identical in benchmark performance. The Ryzen 5 7640U scores 25485 (0.1% higher), and the Ryzen 5 6600H scores 25550 (0.1% lower). The Ryzen 7 5825U is slightly further off at 25446 (0.3% higher). These sub-0.5% deltas mean that swapping the Ryzen 7 5700 for any of these CPUs would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control, assuming the GPU remains the same.

For the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070), the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile, and AMD Radeon PRO W6400. The Tesla P4 has an average score of 37628 (0.1% lower than the RTX 4070's 37648), making it a very close match. The RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.4% lower), while the RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135 (1.3% higher) and the PRO W6400 scores 37157 (1.3% lower). In Control, the RTX 4080 Mobile might deliver slightly higher FPS, but the differences are small enough that the overall gaming experience would be similar.

If a user were to pair the Ryzen 7 5700 with any of the GPUs listed above (excluding the RTX 4070), the expected FPS in Control would be within a few frames of the measured results. Conversely, pairing the RTX 4070 with any of the rival CPUs would also maintain comparable performance, as the CPU deltas are negligible.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS defines the best settings for each resolution, based on the verdictByResolution data.

At 3840x2160, the best settings are High, which produces an average of 62.1 FPS. This is the only preset at 4K that clears the 60 FPS threshold among the higher-quality options. Low (96 FPS) and Medium (72.7 FPS) also qualify as playable, but High offers the best visual fidelity while still staying above 60 FPS. Ultra at 53.4 FPS does not meet the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 78.7 FPS. All four presets (Low at 145, Medium at 102.3, High at 93.1, Ultra at 78.7) exceed 60 FPS, so the highest-quality preset is the recommended choice. The 18.7 FPS margin over the threshold provides a buffer for demanding scenes.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are also Ultra, producing an average of 107.7 FPS. Every preset at this resolution is well above 60 FPS, with Low reaching 195.3 FPS. The Ultra preset's 47.7 FPS margin over the threshold means even the most demanding settings leave substantial performance headroom.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Control successfully, with the data showing playable performance at all three tested resolutions under most settings. The verdictByResolution data confirms that at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best choice at 62.1 FPS average. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, with Ultra at 78.7 FPS being the optimal choice. At 1920x1080, all settings are playable, with Ultra at 107.7 FPS providing the best experience.

The only configuration that fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold is 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which averages 53.4 FPS. This is 6.6 FPS below the playable threshold, suggesting that users targeting 4K Ultra would need to lower settings to High or accept a sub-60 FPS experience. For 1440p and below, the system has no such limitations, and even the most demanding preset maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS.

The data indicates that this combo is well-suited for Control at mainstream resolutions, with the RTX 4070 providing sufficient GPU power for 1440p Ultra and the Ryzen 7 5700 offering enough CPU performance to avoid bottlenecks. At 4K, users must make a choice between High settings (62.1 FPS) and Ultra settings (53.4 FPS), with the former being the recommended option for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset produces an average of 107.7 FPS, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold.

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

A: No, the Ultra preset at 3840x2160 averages 53.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest GPU rival in benchmark scores?

A: The RTX 4070 has an average benchmark score of 37648, while the NVIDIA Tesla P4 scores 37628 (0.1% lower) and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.4% lower).

Q: What is the best settings preset at 1440p for this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best choice, delivering an average of 78.7 FPS, which is the highest quality option that still exceeds 60 FPS.

Q: Does the CPU or GPU limit performance more at 4K in Control?

A: The data shows that at 3840x2160, the GPU is the limiting factor, as the FPS gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 42.6 FPS, indicating the GPU is saturated while the CPU has headroom.

Q: Which resolution shows the largest FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings?

A: At 1920x1080, the difference is 87.6 FPS (195.3 FPS on Low vs 107.7 FPS on Ultra), which is the largest absolute spread across all tested resolutions.