Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a strong performance profile in Control, with benchmark data showing playable frame rates across all tested resolutions. The measured results indicate that this pairing handles the game’s demands effectively, though the margin for error shrinks considerably at 4K with maximum settings. The following analysis breaks down the data systematically, covering optimal settings, component roles, detailed frame rates, and comparative performance.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of 60 FPS or higher is High, which produces an average of 62 FPS. The Medium preset also clears the threshold at 70 FPS, and Low runs at 98 FPS, but High is the highest quality option that stays above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset falls short, averaging only 54 FPS, which is below the playable threshold.

At 2560x1440, the data shows that Ultra is the best playable setting, delivering an average of 80 FPS. This is the maximum quality preset available, and it comfortably exceeds the 60 FPS target. The High preset runs at 92 FPS, Medium at 104 FPS, and Low at 146 FPS, but since Ultra already meets the threshold, there is no need to compromise on quality.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, with an average of 106 FPS. This provides a substantial buffer above the 60 FPS minimum, allowing for smooth gameplay at maximum settings. The High preset reaches 122 FPS, Medium hits 137 FPS, and Low tops out at 193 FPS, but Ultra is the recommended setting given its high frame rate.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results indicate that the GPU is the dominant factor in Control’s performance, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom at all tested resolutions. The scaling between resolutions shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the frame rate drops proportionally, which is typical for a GPU-bound title. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 106 FPS, while at 2560x1440 it drops to 80 FPS, and at 3840x2160 it falls to 54 FPS. This represents a 24.5% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 32.5% reduction from 1440p to 4K, indicating that the GPU’s rendering workload scales directly with pixel count.

The CPU’s role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and settings, where higher frame rates place more strain on the processor. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the average FPS reaches 193, which is a demanding scenario for any CPU. The Ryzen 7 5700X, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, appears to handle this adequately, as the data shows no frame rate collapses. However, the CPU’s impact is less visible at 4K, where the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the limiting factor. The difference between Low and Ultra at 3840x2160 is 44 FPS (98 vs 54), while at 1920x1080 it is 87 FPS (193 vs 106), suggesting that the CPU has more influence at lower resolutions where the GPU can render frames faster.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160: The data for 4K shows the following average frame rates: Low settings run at 98 FPS, Medium at 70 FPS (with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80), High at 62 FPS, and Ultra at 54 FPS. The Medium preset is the only one with recorded min/max values, showing a tight range that stays near the 60 FPS target. The High preset’s 62 FPS average is just above the playable threshold, while Ultra drops below it, making High the highest playable preset.

2560x1440: At 1440p, all presets exceed 60 FPS. Low averages 146 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS (with a minimum of 88 and maximum of 119), High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 80 FPS. The Medium preset’s min/max range shows consistent performance, with no dips below 88 FPS. Ultra’s 80 FPS average provides a comfortable margin, though it is the lowest of the four presets.

1920x1080: At 1080p, the performance is strong across the board. Low averages 193 FPS, Medium averages 137 FPS (with a minimum of 116 and maximum of 157), High averages 122 FPS, and Ultra averages 106 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 116 FPS indicates that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate stays well above 60 FPS. Ultra’s 106 FPS average is the lowest at this resolution but still provides a smooth experience.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the Intel Core i5-12600K with a deltaPct of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 at 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H at 0.3%. These processors have nearly identical average scores, meaning that in Control, the Ryzen 7 5700X would perform virtually the same as these alternatives. The Core i5-12600K is the closest match, with a 0% difference, while the Ryzen 7 5800 is 0.2% faster and the Ryzen 5 7600X is 0.2% slower. The Core Ultra 5 125H is 0.3% faster, though it is a mobile chip.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a deltaPct of 0.1%, the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 at 0.4%, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile at -1.3%, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 at 1.3%. The Tesla P4 is the closest match, being only 0.1% faster, while the RX Vega 56 is 0.4% faster. The RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% slower, and the PRO W6400 is 1.3% faster. In practice, these differences are minor, so any of these GPUs would produce similar frame rates in Control at the same settings and resolutions.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at 60 FPS or higher across all tested resolutions, though with different quality ceilings. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best option at 62 FPS. Ultra is not playable at 4K, as it drops to 54 FPS. At 2560x1440, all four presets—High, Low, Medium, and Ultra—are playable, with Ultra achieving 80 FPS. At 1920x1080, all presets are also playable, with Ultra reaching 106 FPS. The data clearly shows that the system is capable of running the game at maximum settings at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a slight reduction to High settings to maintain 60 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 904th out of 3720 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 24.3% of all tested configurations, indicating a solid but not exceptional performance level. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU and GPU, where the RTX 4070’s strengths are somewhat tempered by the Ryzen 7 5700X’s mid-range positioning. In absolute terms, the system outperforms the majority of tested hardware, but there are many higher-end combinations that achieve better frame rates, particularly at 4K with Ultra settings.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average frame rate is 54 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable preset at 4K is High, with an average of 62 FPS.

Q: What is the best setting for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra is the best setting at 2560x1440, delivering an average of 80 FPS. This is the maximum quality preset and still exceeds the 60 FPS target by 20 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-12600K?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700X and Core i5-12600K have identical average benchmark scores, with a deltaPct of 0%. In Control, this means their performance would be effectively indistinguishable.

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

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary factor, as frame rates scale significantly with resolution. The CPU has more influence at lower resolutions and settings, where frame rates exceed 146 FPS, but the GPU is the bottleneck at 4K.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded for the Medium preset at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 with Medium settings, the minimum frame rate is 116 FPS, with an average of 137 FPS and a maximum of 157 FPS.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: It ranks 904th out of 3720 combos, placing it in the top 24.3% of all tested systems for Control. This indicates above-average performance, though not top-tier.