Control

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 form a capable pairing for Control, with measured results showing strong performance across 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires some settings tuning to stay at 60 FPS. The data indicates this combo ranks in the 904th position out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the upper tier of systems for this title.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have near-neighbor alternatives that would deliver essentially identical frame rates in Control. The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D sits within a tight performance cluster, with its closest rival being the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D, which scores just 0.1% lower in average benchmark performance. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX trails by 0.5%, while the Intel Core i5-12450HX and Intel Core i5-11600 are 0.5% and 0.6% ahead, respectively. These four processors are effectively interchangeable for gaming workloads, meaning any of them would pair with the RTX 4070 to produce nearly identical Control frame rates.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070's average benchmark score of 37648 is matched closely by the NVIDIA Tesla P4, which is 0.1% ahead. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 sits 0.4% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile is 1.3% ahead and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% behind. For Control specifically, the RTX 4070's advantage in ray tracing and DLSS features is not reflected in these raw benchmark scores, but the measured FPS data shows the card handles the game's maximum settings comfortably at 1080p and 1440p. Users considering swaps within these rival groups should expect no meaningful difference in playability.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers high frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 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 gap between Low and Ultra is 87 FPS, showing that the RTX 4070 has substantial headroom even at the most demanding settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong. Low settings average 146 FPS, Medium averages 104 FPS with a range of 88 to 119 FPS, High averages 92 FPS, and Ultra averages 80 FPS. The step from 1080p to 1440p costs roughly 25-30% of average FPS across presets, which is expected given the increased pixel count. Ultra settings still clear the 60 FPS threshold with a comfortable 20 FPS margin.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Low settings average 98 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 and maximum of 80, High averages 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The 4K Ultra result falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold, while High and Medium remain playable but with less headroom. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 59, which is just one frame below the target, indicating occasional dips that could be noticeable in intense scenes.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions reveals how the workload shifts between components. At 1080p, the CPU plays a more significant role, as the RTX 4070 can push very high frame rates that require the Ryzen 7 5700X3D to keep up. The jump from 1080p Low (193 FPS) to 1440p Low (146 FPS) is a 24% reduction, while the jump from 1440p Low to 4K Low (98 FPS) is a 33% reduction. This suggests that at lower settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor more quickly as resolution increases.

At higher presets, the GPU bottleneck is even more pronounced. Ultra settings show a 1080p average of 106 FPS, dropping to 80 FPS at 1440p (a 25% reduction) and then 54 FPS at 4K (a 33% reduction from 1440p). These consistent percentage drops indicate that the RTX 4070 is the primary driver of performance scaling, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at the highest frame rates. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate for Control, as evidenced by the 193 FPS result at 1080p Low, which would stress a weaker processor.

Between Medium and High presets, the FPS delta is modest at each resolution: 15 FPS at 1080p, 12 FPS at 1440p, and 8 FPS at 4K. This suggests that the visual quality increase from Medium to High does not impose a heavy additional load on the GPU. The larger jump occurs between Low and Medium, with a 56 FPS difference at 1080p, 42 FPS at 1440p, and 28 FPS at 4K, indicating that Medium settings activate GPU-intensive features that significantly impact frame rates.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 904th out of 3720 tested combinations for Control, placing it in the 76th percentile of all systems. This ranking reflects the balance between CPU and GPU capabilities for this specific game. The Ryzen 7 5700X3D's percentile of 77 among all CPUs and the RTX 4070's percentile of 81 among all GPUs both sit above the combo's overall rank, which is typical for a system where the GPU is the more important component for gaming performance.

The rank suggests that while this pairing is strong, there are 903 combinations that achieve better Control performance. These would include systems with higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4080 or RTX 4090, as well as configurations with faster CPUs paired with similar or better graphics cards. However, within the context of mainstream hardware, this combo sits in the upper quartile, meaning it outperforms roughly 75% of all tested systems for this game.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking. At 1440p Ultra, the combo achieves 80 FPS average, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 4K High, it hits 62 FPS, just barely clearing the threshold. These results are consistent with a system ranked in the top quarter of all combinations, as it can handle high-refresh gaming at 1440p and entry-level 4K gaming with adjusted settings.

The Verdict

This system can run Control at 60 FPS or higher in most configurations, with the exception of 4K Ultra. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with even the most demanding setting averaging 106 FPS. At 2560x1440, all presets also remain playable, with Ultra averaging 80 FPS and Low hitting 146 FPS. The system is fully capable of high-refresh gaming at both of these resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the verdict is more nuanced. Low averages 98 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS, and High averages 62 FPS, all above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Ultra drops to 54 FPS, which is below the target. The minimum FPS recorded at 4K Medium is 59, which is just one frame short of the threshold, meaning there may be occasional stutters even at Medium settings. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, High settings are the safest choice, as the 62 FPS average provides some buffer above the threshold.

The data shows that this PC is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where it delivers excellent performance at maximum settings. For 4K, users should expect to play at High or Medium settings to maintain 60 FPS, with Ultra being reserved for those who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate stability.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages 106 FPS. This is the recommended setting for 1080p, as it provides the best visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the playable threshold. The 106 FPS average also leaves room for dips without falling below 60 FPS.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 80 FPS. This provides a 20 FPS margin above the 60 FPS threshold, which should absorb most frame time spikes. The minimum FPS at 1440p Medium is 88, but for Ultra, no minimum is recorded in the data, so the 80 FPS average is the only reference point. Given the consistent scaling observed across other presets, Ultra at 1440p should maintain playable frame rates throughout.

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is High, which averages 62 FPS. This is a thin margin of just 2 FPS above the threshold, so there is some risk of drops below 60 FPS in heavy scenes. Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS, which provides a higher average but a lower recorded minimum. For the most stable 4K experience, High is the recommended setting, as it offers the best visual quality while keeping the average frame rate above the playable threshold.