Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a consistently strong experience in Control, with benchmark data showing that every tested preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. The pairing of an 8-core Zen 3 processor with an Ada Lovelace GPU produces results that range from a 60 FPS average at 4K Ultra to 214 FPS at 1080p Low, indicating that the system has substantial headroom for high-refresh-rate displays at lower resolutions while remaining fully playable at the most demanding settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains at least 60 FPS at 4K resolution?

A: The Ultra preset at 3840x2160 delivers an average of 60 FPS, exactly matching the playable threshold. High and Medium presets are also playable, with averages of 69 FPS and 78 FPS respectively, while Low reaches 110 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT has an average benchmark score of 29879, placing it within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X (29713) and essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H (29868). The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both score 29955, which is 0.3% higher.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 162 FPS while Ultra averages 89 FPS, representing a 73 FPS drop for maximum visual quality. Medium sits at 115 FPS and High at 102 FPS, showing a relatively linear scaling curve.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER significantly faster than its nearest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER's average benchmark score is 43223, which is 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262) and 0.1% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667, putting it 1% ahead.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1080p with Medium settings?

A: At 1920x1080 with the Medium preset, the system averages 152 FPS with minimums of 130 FPS and maximums of 175 FPS. This makes it suitable for 144Hz monitors with substantial margin.

Q: Does the system ever drop below 60 FPS in the measured scenarios?

A: No. The lowest recorded average is 60 FPS at 4K Ultra, and the only minimum FPS figures provided are 66 FPS at 4K Medium, 98 FPS at 1440p Medium, and 130 FPS at 1080p Medium, all above the 60 FPS threshold.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have nearby counterparts that would produce nearly identical performance in Control. For the Ryzen 7 5800XT, the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H matches its average benchmark score of 29868 versus 29879, a delta of 0%, meaning these two processors are effectively interchangeable for gaming workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS score 29955, just 0.3% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X trails by 0.6% with a score of 29713. Any of these CPUs paired with the RTX 4070 SUPER would yield frame rates within a couple of percent of the measured results.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score of 43223 places it in a tight cluster with several rivals. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB scores 43262, a 0.1% advantage, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268, also 0.1% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 is 0.2% ahead at 43301, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile leads by 1% with 43667. These deltas are within run-to-run variance, so a system with any of these GPUs and a comparable CPU would deliver essentially the same experience in Control at all tested resolutions and presets.

Given the measured FPS data, users seeking similar performance could also consider configurations with slightly different balance. The CPU is not a bottleneck at any resolution, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Low (214 FPS), so a somewhat weaker CPU would likely still allow the GPU to perform near its maximum. Conversely, the GPU shows strong scaling from 1080p to 4K, with 4K Ultra still achieving 60 FPS, indicating that alternatives within the performance class would also handle the game's maximum settings.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals that the GPU is the primary performance driver in Control, with the CPU providing ample headroom across all resolutions. At 1080p, the frame rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 118 FPS at Ultra to 214 FPS at Low, which suggests the GPU is fully utilized and the CPU is not limiting performance. The scaling from 1080p Low to 4K Low shows a drop from 214 FPS to 110 FPS, a 104 FPS reduction that corresponds to the increased pixel count and GPU workload.

The GPU's role becomes more pronounced as resolution increases. At 1440p, the spread between Low and Ultra is 73 FPS (162 to 89), while at 4K the spread narrows to 50 FPS (110 to 60). This compression at higher resolutions indicates that the GPU is approaching its limits, whereas at 1080p the large gaps between presets (214 to 118 FPS) suggest the GPU has significant spare capacity. The CPU's influence is minimal, as even the most demanding CPU scenario (1080p Low at 214 FPS) shows no signs of a processor bottleneck.

Preset scaling further illustrates the GPU's dominance. Moving from Low to Medium at 4K costs 32 FPS (110 to 78), while Medium to High costs 9 FPS (78 to 69), and High to Ultra costs 9 FPS (69 to 60). This pattern repeats at lower resolutions, where the incremental cost of each preset step remains relatively consistent. The CPU's 8 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for the game's demands, as evidenced by the stable minimum FPS values at Medium presets across all resolutions, with no indication of CPU-induced stutters.

The Verdict

This PC can run Control at every resolution and preset combination tested, with all scenarios clearing the 60 FPS playable threshold. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset achieves exactly 60 FPS on average, making 4K gaming viable at maximum quality. The High preset provides a 9 FPS buffer at 69 FPS, while Medium offers 78 FPS and Low reaches 110 FPS, giving users flexibility to prioritize visual fidelity or frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the system delivers exceptional performance with Ultra averaging 89 FPS, comfortably above the threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh-rate monitors. The High preset reaches 102 FPS, Medium hits 115 FPS, and Low produces 162 FPS, meaning even the most demanding settings provide a significant margin over 60 FPS. This resolution represents the sweet spot for this hardware combination, balancing image quality and performance.

At 1920x1080, the system is overwhelmingly capable, with Ultra averaging 118 FPS and Low reaching 214 FPS. The Medium preset's minimum of 130 FPS ensures consistent performance even in demanding scenes. For players with 144Hz or 240Hz displays, the 1080p Low or Medium presets would provide sufficient frame rates to fully utilize the monitor's refresh rate. Overall, the verdict is clear: this combination handles Control without compromise at 1080p and 1440p, and remains fully playable at 4K with the highest settings.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which averages exactly 60 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available, so users can run the game at maximum fidelity without dropping below the playable threshold. For those who prefer a safety margin, High provides 69 FPS and Medium delivers 78 FPS, while Low reaches 110 FPS for higher refresh rates.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is again the best choice, averaging 89 FPS. This provides a substantial 29 FPS buffer above the threshold, making it suitable for 144Hz displays that can take advantage of the higher frame rates. The High preset at 102 FPS or Medium at 115 FPS would be better suited for 144Hz monitors, while Low at 162 FPS approaches the range needed for 165Hz or 240Hz panels.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 118 FPS, which is the highest quality option that remains playable. This setting is ideal for 120Hz displays, while users with 144Hz monitors might prefer the High preset at 135 FPS or Medium at 152 FPS for slightly smoother motion. The Low preset's 214 FPS average is suitable for competitive play on 240Hz displays, though the visual compromises are significant. At every resolution, the Ultra preset is the recommended starting point, with adjustments downward only necessary for very high refresh rate monitors.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 639th out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all configurations. This puts the system in the top 17% of all tested hardware pairings, which is a strong result given that the CPU and GPU are both mid-range to high-end components rather than flagship offerings.

The rank reflects the balanced nature of this pairing. The CPU's 81st percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs combine to produce a system that performs slightly better than either component's individual percentile suggests. This indicates that the two components complement each other well, with neither creating a significant bottleneck in this game.

Compared to the nearest rival configurations, this combo sits in a dense performance cluster. The GPU's nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average score, and the CPU's rivals are within 0.6%, meaning that many similar systems would achieve comparable ranks. The 639th position out of 3720 combos demonstrates that while this hardware is not at the very top of the performance hierarchy, it delivers a highly playable experience at all settings and resolutions, with the 4K Ultra result of 60 FPS being particularly notable for a system in this tier.