Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a solid, if uneven, experience in Control. The data shows a system that can handle 1080p and 1440p gaming with high fidelity, but it struggles to maintain a consistent 60 FPS at 4K resolution. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares it to similar hardware, and clarifies which component is the primary driver at each setting.

FAQ

*Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K?*

A: Yes, but only at Low settings. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 is 43.1 on High, 50.6 on Medium, and 41.9 on Ultra, all of which fall below the 60 FPS playable threshold. Only the Low preset achieves a playable average of 69.6 FPS.

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

A: The verdict data indicates that High is the best playable setting at 2560x1440, achieving an average of 65 FPS. While Low and Medium are also playable, High provides the highest visual quality while still clearing the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with Ultra settings?

A: It performs excellently. At 1920x1080 with Ultra settings, the system achieves an average of 75.8 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making it a fully playable and visually rich experience.

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

A: The GPU is the primary bottleneck. The data shows that lowering the resolution from 1440p to 1080p at High settings increases performance from 65 FPS to 90.2 FPS, a significant jump that points to GPU-bound rendering. The CPU's capabilities are sufficient to not limit performance at these settings.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested systems?

A: It ranks 2005th out of 3720 tested combos for this game. This places it in the middle of the pack, indicating it is a capable but not top-tier configuration for Control.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for these components?

A: The CPU has a launch MSRP of $329, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination ranks 2005th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it in the 54th percentile, meaning it outperforms a slight majority of other systems but is far from the top. This mid-pack ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows a system that is highly capable at 1080p, adequate at 1440p, but underpowered for 4K Ultra. The ranking reflects the fact that while the GPU is a modern entry-level part, it is not designed for maximum 4K performance. The CPU, being a high-end desktop part, is more than sufficient for the game's demands, but the overall ranking is dragged down by the GPU's limitations at higher resolutions.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark data provides a clear picture of performance scaling across resolutions and presets. All measurements are average FPS, with no min or max frame data available.

• 3840x2160 (4K): Performance is the weakest here. At Low settings, the average FPS is 69.6. This drops to 50.6 at Medium, 43.1 at High, and 41.9 at Ultra. The gap between Low and Medium is substantial (19 FPS), while the difference between High and Ultra is minimal (1.2 FPS). This suggests that the GPU is severely strained at this resolution.

• 2560x1440 (1440p): This resolution shows a more balanced performance profile. Low settings yield an average of 108 FPS, which is excellent. Medium drops to 73.2 FPS, and High comes in at 65 FPS. Ultra is the only setting that falls below the 60 FPS threshold, with an average of 58.1 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra is steep, but the system remains viable for high-refresh-rate gaming at Low and solid 60 FPS gaming at High.

• 1920x1080 (1080p): This is the sweet spot for this combo. The average FPS ranges from 142.9 at Low to 75.8 at Ultra. High settings achieve 90.2 FPS, and Medium sits at 98.6 FPS. All presets are comfortably above the 60 FPS playable threshold, making this resolution ideal for maxing out the game's visual options. The performance headroom at Low (142.9 FPS) is significant, indicating the CPU is not a limiting factor here.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on benchmark scores, the components have close rivals that would deliver a similar experience in Control.

• CPU Rivals: The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 has an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (score 40048, -0.1% slower), the Intel Core 5 221E (score 40144, -0.2% faster), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 (score 40246, -0.4% faster), and the Intel Core i9-13905H (score 40313, -0.6% faster). These processors have nearly identical performance, so a system with any of them paired with an RTX 4060 would produce very similar FPS numbers in Control.

• GPU Rivals: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has an average benchmark score of 17639. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (score 17666, -0.2% faster), the AMD Radeon 780M (score 17588, -0.3% slower), the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (score 17551, -0.5% slower), and the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (score 17509, -0.7% slower). While these GPUs are from different generations and market segments, their benchmark scores suggest that they would provide a comparable level of rasterization performance. A user with an RTX 4060 could expect a similar experience from a system equipped with one of these rival GPUs, assuming the rest of the system is similar.

CPU and GPU Roles

The performance scaling data reveals a clear division of labor between the CPU and GPU. The game is primarily GPU-bound, as indicated by the significant FPS changes when altering resolution and settings.

• Resolution Scaling: When moving from 1440p High (65 FPS) to 1080p High (90.2 FPS), there is a 25.2 FPS increase. This 38.8% improvement is a direct result of the GPU having fewer pixels to render. Similarly, moving from 4K Low (69.6 FPS) to 1440p Low (108 FPS) yields a 38.4 FPS jump. These large gains confirm that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions.

• Setting Scaling: At 1080p, the difference between Low (142.9 FPS) and Ultra (75.8 FPS) is 67.1 FPS. This massive drop shows the GPU's workload increasing dramatically with visual fidelity. The CPU, an 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 7700 with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, is powerful enough to feed the GPU at all settings, as evidenced by the high frame rates even at 1080p Low. The CPU's role becomes more prominent at lower resolutions and settings, but it never becomes the limiting factor in this configuration.

The Verdict

Yes, this PC can run Control, but the experience is heavily dependent on your target resolution and settings.

• 1920x1080: The system is a definitive success. All presets, from Low to Ultra, clear the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best setting is Ultra, which achieves an average of 75.8 FPS. This is the ideal resolution for this combo, offering a fully maxed-out, smooth experience.

• 2560x1440: The system is capable, but with caveats. High, Medium, and Low presets are playable, with High being the best option at 65 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short of the 60 FPS target at 58.1 FPS. Users wanting to play at Ultra will need to accept a slightly sub-60 FPS experience or lower the settings.

• 3840x2160: The system is not recommended for 4K gaming. Only the Low preset is playable, achieving 69.6 FPS. All other presets, including Medium (50.6 FPS), High (43.1 FPS), and Ultra (41.9 FPS), fail to meet the 60 FPS threshold. The data suggests that the RTX 4060 is insufficient for 4K gaming at higher quality settings in Control. For a smooth 4K experience, users would need to significantly lower the graphical preset, which defeats the purpose of high-resolution gaming.