Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination delivers exceptionally high frame rates in Control, a 2019 action-adventure title that remains demanding at maximum settings. The measured data shows this pairing is capable of running the game at the highest quality preset across all tested resolutions, with substantial headroom above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the RTX 4080 SUPER paired with the Ryzen 7 7700 produces triple-digit average frame rates across every settings preset. The Low preset reaches an average of 247.8 FPS, while Medium drops to 176.8 FPS. High settings still deliver a robust 153.3 FPS average, and the most demanding Ultra preset maintains an average of 137.4 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combination is never remotely constrained by the playability threshold, even at the highest visual fidelity.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scaling is predictable but the margins remain generous. The Low preset averages 184.4 FPS, while Medium produces 134.9 FPS. High settings see a further reduction to 119 FPS average, and Ultra settles at 100.8 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 1440p represents a meaningful increase in GPU load, yet the average FPS at Ultra remains more than 40 frames above the 60 FPS target.

At 3840x2160, the RTX 4080 SUPER begins to show the strain of 4K rendering, but the results are still impressive. The Low preset averages 123.8 FPS, while Medium drops to 86.4 FPS. High settings average 79.7 FPS, and Ultra is the only preset that approaches the lower threshold, averaging 68.8 FPS. Even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS stays above the 60 FPS playability line, confirming the headroom this combo possesses.

The data reveals a consistent pattern across all three resolutions: the gap between Low and Ultra settings is substantial but not prohibitive. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 110.4 FPS, at 1440p it is 83.6 FPS, and at 4K it narrows to 55 FPS. This compression at higher resolutions indicates the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases.

CPU and GPU Roles

The Ryzen 7 7700, with its 8 cores and 16 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, provides ample processing headroom for Control. At 1080p, where the GPU is less burdened, the CPU's role is more prominent, as evidenced by the wide performance spread between settings. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p produces a 110.4 FPS difference, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU efficiently even at high frame rates.

As resolution increases to 1440p and then 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant factor. The FPS deltas between settings shrink progressively, which is a classic sign of GPU-bound operation. At 4K, the difference between Low and Ultra is only 55 FPS, compared to 110.4 FPS at 1080p. This scaling indicates that the RTX 4080 SUPER’s rendering throughput is the limiting factor at higher resolutions, while the Ryzen 7 7700’s single-thread and multi-thread performance, as reflected in its benchmark scores, is sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck.

The Ryzen 7 7700’s benchmark results support this interpretation. Its 3DMark single-thread score of 1049 and multi-thread score of 8479 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for game logic and draw call submission. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18760 further demonstrates the CPU’s capability to handle background tasks without compromising frame pacing. The data shows that the CPU is not the limiting factor in any tested configuration, as even at 1080p Low with 247.8 FPS average, the system maintains high throughput.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K Ultra settings?*

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 68.8 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which clears the 60 FPS playability threshold by 8.8 frames.

Q: What is the best settings preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 produce an average of 100.8 FPS, making it the highest quality option while maintaining a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS target.

Q: How much performance is gained by dropping from Ultra to Low at 1080p?

A: The difference is substantial: Low settings average 247.8 FPS compared to 137.4 FPS at Ultra, a gain of 110.4 FPS by sacrificing visual quality.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the GPU is the primary factor, as evidenced by the smaller FPS spread between settings (55 FPS from Low to Ultra) compared to 1080p (110.4 FPS), indicating GPU-bound operation.

Q: Does the RTX 4080 SUPER outperform its direct predecessor?

A: According to the nearestRivals data, the RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209, which is 0.1% lower than the RTX 4080’s 54247 score, indicating near-identical performance in synthetic tests.

Q: What average FPS can be expected at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 153.3 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors.

The Verdict

The verdict from the data is clear: this PC can run Control at every resolution and settings preset tested, with all configurations exceeding the 60 FPS playability threshold. At 1920x1080, the lowest average FPS is 137.4 at Ultra settings, providing massive headroom. The 2560x1440 resolution sees a minimum average of 100.8 FPS at Ultra, which still leaves 40.8 frames of margin above the threshold. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding scenario, the Ultra preset averages 68.8 FPS, which is 8.8 frames above the playability line.

The verdictByResolution data confirms that all four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, and Ultra) are playable at every resolution. The best settings for each resolution are listed as Ultra, with 4K achieving 68.8 FPS average, 1440p reaching 100.8 FPS, and 1080p delivering 137.4 FPS. This combination of CPU and GPU offers exceptional performance in Control, with no configuration falling below the 60 FPS target.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the recommended choice, delivering an average of 137.4 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and still provides more than double the 60 FPS threshold. The headroom is sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays up to 144Hz, though the 247.8 FPS average at Low settings shows the ceiling for competitive play.

At 2560x1440, Ultra settings remain the best option, with an average of 100.8 FPS. This keeps the experience smooth on 144Hz monitors, as the average FPS exceeds the refresh rate. The 119 FPS average at High settings offers an alternative for players who prefer slightly higher frame rates without a major visual compromise.

For 3840x2160, Ultra settings at 68.8 FPS average are still the best choice, as they maintain playability above the 60 FPS line. The margin is thinner than at lower resolutions, but the data shows that High settings at 79.7 FPS provide a more comfortable buffer if frame rate stability is prioritized. Medium at 86.4 FPS offers even more headroom, though the visual difference between Medium and Ultra may be noticeable.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER combination ranks 240th out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 6.5% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong overall performance of the pairing, though it is not at the very top of the charts, likely due to the presence of higher-end CPUs and GPUs in the database.

The CPU itself is ranked in the 87th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40081. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 with a score of 40048 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core 5 221E at 40144 (0.2% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246 (0.4% higher), and the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313 (0.6% higher). These close margins indicate the Ryzen 7 7700 is positioned competitively within its performance class.

The RTX 4080 SUPER is in the 86th percentile among GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 54209. Its nearest rivals show minimal performance differences: the RTX 4080 scores 54247 (0.1% higher), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X scores 54828 (1.1% higher), the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB scores 55698 (2.7% higher), and the AMD Radeon 8060S scores 55757 (2.8% higher). The GPU’s ranking relative to these competitors explains why the combo sits at 240th overall, as the GPU is slightly below the very top performers in synthetic benchmarks, even though the measured FPS in Control remains excellent.