Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9060 delivers a playable experience in Control at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires a significant settings reduction. The benchmark data shows a clear scaling pattern: at 1920x1080, the combination reaches 71 FPS on Ultra settings; at 2560x1440, High settings produce 62 FPS; at 3840x2160, only Low settings maintain an average above the 60 FPS playable threshold. This places the combo at rank 2152 out of 3720 tested configurations for Control, indicating a mid-pack performance tier. The measured FPS values come directly from the database, with all figures reflecting the exact test conditions for this specific CPU-GPU pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers an average of 71 FPS. The data shows that all four available settings—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable at this resolution, with average FPS figures of 130, 92, 82, and 71 respectively. Ultra provides the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS playable threshold. The minimum FPS at Medium settings is 78, which suggests that even in demanding scenes, the frame rate remains above 60 FPS for most configurations tested at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the best settings that maintain at least 60 FPS is High, with an average of 62 FPS. This is a tighter margin compared to 1080p, as the average sits just 2 FPS above the playable threshold. The other playable options at this resolution include Low at 98 FPS and Medium at 70 FPS, while Ultra drops below the threshold with an average of 54 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum FPS of 59, meaning it occasionally dips just below 60 FPS, so High is the recommended choice for consistent performance despite its closer average margin.

At 3840x2160, the only playable setting is Low, which produces an average of 66 FPS. This is the most significant compromise required across the three resolutions, as the next closest option—Medium—averages only 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS. High settings at 4K yield 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 36 FPS. The 60 FPS threshold can only be met by sacrificing most graphical features, making 4K gaming possible but visually reduced compared to lower resolutions. The verdict data confirms that Low is the best settings choice for 4K, with the average FPS at that preset being 66.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results across resolutions and presets reveal how the CPU and GPU share workload demands in Control. At 1920x1080, the CPU plays a more prominent role, as the GPU has enough headroom to render frames quickly. Evidence for this lies in the scaling from Low to Ultra: the average FPS drops from 130 to 71, a reduction of 59 FPS. This 45% performance decrease is substantial, but the fact that even Ultra remains above 60 FPS suggests the CPU can feed the GPU adequately at this resolution. The Ryzen 7 7700’s 8 cores and 16 threads, along with its 5.30 GHz boost clock, provide sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance for Control’s engine at 1080p.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more influence. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows averages of 98, 70, 62, and 54 FPS respectively. The gap between Medium and High is only 8 FPS, while the gap between High and Ultra is also 8 FPS. This relatively even distribution indicates that neither component is a stark bottleneck; instead, the workload is more balanced. The CPU still manages to keep frame rates above 60 FPS for High settings, but the GPU’s rendering demands at 1440p are clearly higher than at 1080p, as evidenced by the lower absolute FPS values across all presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor. The average FPS at Ultra is 36, at High is 42, and at Medium is 47, showing that even substantial CPU headroom cannot compensate for the GPU’s pixel throughput limitations. The RX 9060’s 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 128-bit bus width, providing 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, are likely constraining factors at this resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes because the GPU is unable to render frames fast enough to become CPU-bound. The fact that Low settings achieve 66 FPS while Medium drops to 47 FPS—a 19 FPS difference—further illustrates how texture and shading demands at 4K overwhelm the GPU, regardless of CPU capability.

The scaling between resolutions reinforces this analysis. At Low settings, the average FPS goes from 130 at 1080p to 98 at 1440p (a 32 FPS drop) and then to 66 at 4K (another 32 FPS drop). This consistent reduction suggests that pixel count directly impacts GPU workload. At Ultra settings, the averages are 71, 54, and 36 FPS respectively, with larger relative drops at higher resolutions. The CPU’s performance, measured by its 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs, is unlikely to be the primary bottleneck at 4K, whereas the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs indicates it sits in the mid-range for handling such demanding workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the measured FPS values show a clear hierarchy among settings. Low settings produce an average of 130 FPS, which is the highest recorded for this combo. Medium settings average 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS, indicating narrow frame time fluctuations. High settings average 82 FPS, while Ultra settings average 71 FPS. The fact that Ultra remains above 60 FPS means the full visual experience is achievable at this resolution, with no minimum FPS data recorded for Ultra suggesting the average is representative of consistent performance.

At 2560x1440, the averages are more compressed. Low settings reach 98 FPS, Medium averages 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS and a maximum of 80 FPS, High averages 62 FPS, and Ultra drops to 54 FPS. The Medium preset’s minimum of 59 FPS is notable because it falls just 1 FPS below the 60 FPS playable threshold, meaning there may be occasional stutters in heavy scenes. High settings avoid this issue by maintaining an average above 60, though no min/max data is provided for that preset. Ultra at 54 FPS is clearly below the threshold, making it unsuitable for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the breakdown shows significant performance degradation. Low settings average 66 FPS, which is the only playable option. Medium averages 47 FPS with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS, meaning the frame rate can dip well below the playable threshold during intense moments. High settings average 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS. The lack of min/max data for High and Ultra suggests that the average values are the primary indicators of performance, but the low averages indicate that these presets are not viable for maintaining 60 FPS. The difference between Low and Medium at 4K—19 FPS—is larger than the difference between Medium and High (5 FPS) or High and Ultra (6 FPS), suggesting that the transition from Low to Medium imposes a disproportionately heavy GPU load.

The overall pattern across all resolutions shows that Control scales predictably with both resolution and settings. The CPU’s strong multi-threaded performance, evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760, helps maintain high frame rates at 1080p, but the GPU’s limitations become apparent as resolution increases. The RX 9060’s PassMark G3D score of 17631 places it in the 59th percentile, which aligns with the observed mid-range performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 provide context for CPU-bound scenarios. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 has an average benchmark score of 40048, which is 0.1% lower than the Ryzen 7 7700’s average score of 40081. This negligible difference means the Ryzen AI 9 365 would behave nearly identically in Control at all resolutions, assuming the same GPU. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 7700, again a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, 0.4% higher, while the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.6% higher. These differences are all within 1% of the Ryzen 7 7700’s performance, so any of these CPUs paired with the RX 9060 would produce similar FPS figures in Control.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals show more variation. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average score of 16129, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 9060’s average score of 16014. This makes the RTX 3060 Ti a close performance match, meaning it would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control across all resolutions. The AMD Radeon R9 370X scores 15862, which is 1% lower than the RX 9060, so it would be slightly slower. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 scores 15852, also 1% lower, placing it in the same performance tier. The AMD Radeon Pro W5500 scores 15679, 2.1% lower, which is a slightly larger gap but still within a few percentage points.

These rival comparisons suggest that if a user has an RTX 3060 Ti instead of the RX 9060, the frame rates in Control would be essentially the same—within 1% on average. Similarly, swapping the Ryzen 7 7700 for a Ryzen AI 9 365 or Core 5 221E would not meaningfully change the gameplay experience. The combo’s overall ranking at 2152 out of 3720 indicates that this pairing sits in the lower-middle portion of all tested combinations, which is consistent with the GPU’s mid-range percentile ranking.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this CPU-GPU pairing in Control is 2152 out of 3720 total tested combinations. This places the Ryzen 7 7700 + RX 9060 in the 58th percentile of all combos, meaning roughly 42% of tested configurations perform better and 58% perform worse. The ranking reflects the GPU’s limitations more than the CPU’s strengths, as the Ryzen 7 7700’s 87th percentile CPU ranking is significantly higher than the RX 9060’s 59th percentile GPU ranking.

The rank of 2152 suggests that this combo is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming than for 4K, where the playable settings are restricted to Low. In the context of all tested combos, this pairing delivers above-average performance for 1080p Ultra settings (71 FPS) but falls short for 4K enthusiasts who expect to run High or Ultra presets. The data indicates that the CPU has headroom to support a more powerful GPU, as evidenced by its high benchmark scores, but the RX 9060 constrains the overall experience.

Compared to the nearest rival GPUs, the RX 9060’s performance is within 2% of the RTX 3060 Ti, R9 370X, and RX 7700. This means the combo’s ranking would not change dramatically if these GPUs were substituted. The CPU rivals also show minimal impact, with all four nearest rivals being within 0.6% of the Ryzen 7 7700’s average score. The combination of a strong CPU and mid-range GPU creates a system that handles Control well at mainstream resolutions but struggles at 4K, which is reflected in its mid-pack ranking.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest settings preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1920x1080?

A: Ultra settings deliver an average of 71 FPS at 1920x1080, making it the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS. Low, Medium, and High settings also remain playable with averages of 130, 92, and 82 FPS respectively.

Q: Is the RX 9060 capable of running Control at 4K with playable frame rates?

A: At 3840x2160, only Low settings achieve an average of 66 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 47 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS, all of which fall below the playable threshold.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7700 compare to its nearest CPU rival in terms of benchmark scores?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, scores 40048, which is 0.1% lower. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313 (0.6% higher).

Q: What GPU rival is closest in performance to the RX 9060?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has an average score of 16129, which is 0.7% higher than the RX 9060’s score of 16014. This makes the RTX 3060 Ti the nearest performance match, with a delta of -0.7% when viewed from the RX 9060’s perspective.

Q: At 2560x1440, does the Medium preset ever drop below 60 FPS?

A: Yes, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 has a minimum FPS of 59, which is 1 FPS below the 60 FPS threshold. The average is 70 FPS, but the minimum indicates occasional dips. High settings avoid this with an average of 62 FPS, though no min/max data is provided for that preset.

Q: What is the combo’s overall ranking among all tested CPU-GPU pairs for Control?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 + AMD Radeon RX 9060 ranks 2152 out of 3720 total tested combinations. This places the combo in the lower-middle portion of the rankings, consistent with the GPU’s 59th percentile ranking among all GPUs.