Control

Measured FPS Breakdown

Starting with 1920x1080, the recorded data shows a wide spread across the four presets. At Low settings, the system averages 130 FPS, which is the highest figure recorded for this combo in the entire test suite. Medium settings produce an average of 92 FPS, with a minimum of 78 FPS and a maximum of 106 FPS. High settings drop the average to 82 FPS, while Ultra settings still hold an average of 71 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 59 FPS, indicating that the preset choice has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages scale downward as expected. Low settings yield 98 FPS, which remains comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold. Medium settings average 70 FPS, with the recorded range spanning from 59 FPS at the low end to 80 FPS at the high end. High settings average 62 FPS, barely clearing the threshold. Ultra settings fall to 54 FPS, which is below the playable mark. The step from Low to Ultra here is 44 FPS, showing a slightly smaller spread than at 1080p but still a significant dependency on preset selection.

At 3840x2160, the system struggles more visibly. Low settings average 66 FPS, which is the only preset at this resolution that clears the 60 FPS threshold. Medium settings average 47 FPS, with a minimum of 40 FPS and a maximum of 54 FPS. High settings average 42 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 36 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 30 FPS, a narrower margin than at lower resolutions, which suggests that the GPU is becoming the dominant limiting factor as pixel count rises. The minimum FPS data is only available for Medium at each resolution, so frame pacing consistency cannot be fully assessed for the other presets, but the available numbers indicate that 4K Medium can dip to 40 FPS, which would be noticeable during intense scenes.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU in this combo, the AMD Ryzen 7 7700, sits near a cluster of processors with nearly identical average scores. The nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365, which has an average score 0.1% higher. The Intel Core 5 221E trails by 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 trails by 0.4%, and the Intel Core i9-13905H trails by 0.6%. These four alternatives all fall within a 0.7% band of the Ryzen 7 7700, meaning that in CPU-bound scenarios, swapping to any of these processors would produce virtually indistinguishable frame rates. The Ryzen 7 7700 itself ranks in the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, so it is positioned well above the typical processor. Its multi-threaded performance, as shown by a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18760 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 15371, indicates strong headroom for games that leverage more than a few cores.

For the GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is surrounded by comparably performing graphics cards. The NVIDIA Quadro M4000M scores 1% higher on average, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile scores 1.2% higher, the Intel Arc B570 scores 1.3% higher, and the Intel Arc A750 scores 1.5% higher. All four rivals are within a 2.5% performance envelope, so any of them would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control at the same settings. The RTX 2070 SUPER sits in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, which is notably lower than the CPU's percentile ranking. This imbalance is important: the CPU has far more relative headroom than the GPU, so the graphics card is more likely to be the bottleneck in this pairing.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results across resolutions reveal a clear division of labor. At 1920x1080, the CPU has enough performance headroom to let the GPU stretch its legs, as evidenced by the 130 FPS average at Low settings. The Ryzen 7 7700's single-thread score of 1930 in Cinebench R23 and 2525 in Geekbench single-core ensures that even at high frame rates, the processor is not holding back the graphics card. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1080p is 59 FPS, which is the largest absolute drop among all resolutions, suggesting that the GPU is responding strongly to preset changes while the CPU keeps up without issue.

At 2560x1440, the scaling pattern shifts. The difference between Low and Ultra narrows to 44 FPS, and the High preset average of 62 FPS is only 8 FPS above the Medium average of 70 FPS. This compression indicates that the GPU is starting to become more influential, as the increased pixel count demands more from the rasterization and shading units. The RTX 2070 SUPER's 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1440p, but the averages show that Ultra settings push the card to its limit, falling below 60 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unambiguously the dominant constraint. The entire preset range spans only 30 FPS, from 36 FPS at Ultra to 66 FPS at Low. Even dropping from High to Medium only recovers 5 FPS, and the difference between Medium and Low is 19 FPS. This pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario where the pixel fill rate and memory bandwidth become the limiting factors. The CPU's role diminishes significantly at 4K, as the Ryzen 7 7700's 8 cores and 16 threads are more than adequate to feed the GPU, but the graphics card simply cannot maintain high frame rates at this resolution. The data supports the conclusion that at 1080p and 1440p, the RTX 2070 SUPER is the primary determinant of frame rate, while the CPU provides a safety margin; at 4K, the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

The Verdict

The recorded data answers the question of whether this PC can run Control with a clear yes, but with caveats depending on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears the 60 FPS playable threshold. The Ultra preset averages 71 FPS, which means that players can enable the highest settings and still maintain a smooth experience. The best settings at this resolution are Ultra, with an average of 71 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the verdict is more nuanced. Three presets are playable: High at 62 FPS, Medium at 70 FPS, and Low at 98 FPS. The Ultra preset drops to 54 FPS, which fails the 60 FPS threshold. The best playable setting is High, with an average of 62 FPS. This is a narrow margin, so players who prefer a more consistent frame rate might choose Medium, which offers an average of 70 FPS with a minimum of 59 FPS.

At 3840x2160, only the Low preset clears the threshold, with an average of 66 FPS. Medium averages 47 FPS, High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra averages 36 FPS, all of which fall short of the playable mark. The best settings at 4K are Low, with an average of 66 FPS. Players who prioritize visual fidelity over frame rate could attempt Medium, but the minimum of 40 FPS would likely result in noticeable stuttering during combat sequences.

In summary, this combo is fully capable of running Control at 1080p with maximum settings, at 1440p with high settings, and at 4K only with low settings. The system's overall rank of 2152 out of 3720 tested combos in the database places it in the upper portion of the distribution, but the GPU's 65th percentile ranking relative to all GPUs is the limiting factor for higher resolutions.

FAQ

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

A: No. The recorded average at 3840x2160 High is 42 FPS, which is well below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset at 4K averages above 60 FPS, at 66 FPS.

Q: What is the best playable preset at 2560x1440?

A: High settings provide the highest visual quality that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 62 FPS. Medium is also playable at 70 FPS, and Low at 98 FPS, but Ultra falls to 54 FPS and is not recommended.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K at the same settings?

A: At Low settings, the average drops from 130 FPS at 1920x1080 to 66 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of 64 FPS. At High settings, the average drops from 82 FPS to 42 FPS, a reduction of 40 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck in this game?

A: At 1080p and 1440p, the GPU is the primary constraint, as shown by the large FPS drops when increasing presets. At 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible, with the CPU providing ample headroom due to its 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs.

Q: Does the Ultra preset ever reach 60 FPS at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 1920x1080 Ultra the average is 71 FPS. At 2560x1440 Ultra the average is 54 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Ultra the average is 36 FPS, both below the threshold.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo in the entire test?

A: The lowest recorded minimum is 40 FPS, which occurs at 3840x2160 with Medium settings. The minimum FPS was only recorded for the Medium preset at each resolution, so other presets may have lower or higher dips that are not captured in the data.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER ranks 2152 out of 3720 tested combos in the database for Control. This places the system in the upper 42% of all tested configurations, meaning it outperforms more than half of the other combos but is not near the top tier. The CPU's strong standing, with an 87th percentile rank among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 40081, contributes positively to this ranking. The GPU, however, ranks only in the 65th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 20282, which drags the overall combo down.

The nearest CPU rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 and the Intel Core i9-13905H, all perform within 0.6% of the Ryzen 7 7700, so the processor is not a differentiator in this ranking. The GPU rivals, including the Intel Arc A750 and the RTX 3070 Mobile, are also tightly clustered within 1.5% of the RTX 2070 SUPER. This means that the combo's rank is largely determined by the balance between a high-tier CPU and a mid-to-upper-tier GPU. In a game like Control, which is visually demanding and benefits from strong GPU throughput, the graphics card's limitations at 4K are the primary reason the combo does not rank higher. At 1080p and 1440p, the combo performs respectably, but at 4K it falls behind combos that pair similarly strong CPUs with more powerful GPUs.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that remains at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 71 FPS. This is the highest settings level available, so players can enable everything without sacrificing playability.

For 2560x1440, the most demanding playable preset is High, with an average of 62 FPS. This clears the threshold by only 2 FPS, so players who want a larger safety margin should consider Medium, which averages 70 FPS and has a recorded minimum of 59 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the only playable preset is Low, with an average of 66 FPS. The next step up, Medium, averages 47 FPS and drops to 40 FPS at the minimum, which is too low for a smooth experience. The data indicates that 4K playability is limited to the lowest settings, and even then, the average is only 6 FPS above the threshold.