Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 combination delivers exceptional performance in Control, with every resolution and preset tested exceeding the 60 FPS threshold. The data shows this pairing is overwhelmingly GPU-bound at higher resolutions, while the CPU proves more than capable of feeding the flagship GPU at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, compares it to similar hardware, and provides clear guidance on optimal settings.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 sits in a tightly contested performance band. Its average benchmark score of 40081 places it within 0.6% of all nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 is the closest match, scoring 40048, a delta of just 0.1%. The Intel Core 5 221E scores 40144, putting it 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 trails by 0.4% with a score of 40246, while the Intel Core i9-13905H leads the group slightly at 40313, a 0.6% advantage. In practical terms, any of these CPUs would yield nearly identical frame rates in Control, as the game’s engine is unlikely to expose such marginal differences.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090’s nearest rivals are far more distant in class. Its average score of 60347 is essentially matched by the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60326 (0% delta). The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, just 0.3% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M is 2.5% faster at 61896, while the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is 2.9% slower at 58657. These are workstation-class GPUs, not gaming-focused alternatives, which underscores the RTX 4090’s unique position in the consumer segment. For Control specifically, none of these rivals represent realistic substitutes due to their professional-market drivers and design targets.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 150.2 FPS average, which is not only above the 60 FPS threshold but also the highest visual quality available. The data shows no reason to lower settings here, as even the most demanding preset maintains a massive frame rate cushion.

At 2560x1440, Ultra remains the optimal choice with an average of 114.8 FPS. This is a 23.5% drop from the 1080p Ultra result, but still far beyond the playability threshold. The High preset at 130.1 FPS offers a marginal improvement if absolute smoothness is prioritized, but the visual fidelity gain from Ultra is substantial.

At 3840x2160, Ultra still holds at 76.4 FPS average, which clears the 60 FPS bar by a comfortable margin. This is the most demanding configuration tested, and it remains fully playable. The High preset at 88 FPS provides a 15.2% performance uplift if headroom is desired for competitive play, but it is not necessary for a smooth experience.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured average frame rate at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 76.4 FPS, which exceeds the 60 FPS playability threshold.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between settings at 1440p?

A: The spread from Low to Ultra at 2560x1440 is 208.4 FPS down to 114.8 FPS, a difference of 93.6 FPS. The largest single step is from Low to Medium, which drops 63.2 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4090’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4090’s average score of 60347 is statistically tied with the Intel Arc Pro A60 at 60326, a 0% delta. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 is 0.3% behind.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7700 a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: The data does not indicate a CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 150.2 FPS, and the CPU’s single-thread score of 1049 in 3DMark suggests ample headroom for high refresh rates.

Q: What is the lowest frame rate recorded across all tested configurations?

A: The lowest average is 76.4 FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra. No tested configuration falls below this figure, and the data does not include minimum or maximum frame rate values.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems for Control?

A: It ranks 119th out of 3720 combinations, placing it in the top 3.2% of all tested configurations.

The Verdict

The verdict is unambiguous: this PC can run Control at maximum settings across all three resolutions tested. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers 150.2 FPS, which is 2.5 times the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, Ultra maintains 114.8 FPS, a 91.3% margin above the threshold. Even at 3840x2160, the most demanding configuration, Ultra holds 76.4 FPS, which is 27.3% above the playability bar. The verdictByResolution data confirms that High, Low, Medium, and Ultra are all playable at every resolution. For users prioritizing visual fidelity, Ultra is the clear recommendation at all three resolutions, as no preset ever dips below 60 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the frame rates scale predictably with settings. Low produces 269.5 FPS, Medium drops to 192.7 FPS, High settles at 173.4 FPS, and Ultra yields 150.2 FPS. The step from Low to Medium is the largest, costing 76.8 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 23.2 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the pattern repeats but with a steeper curve. Low averages 208.4 FPS, Medium 145.2 FPS, High 130.1 FPS, and Ultra 114.8 FPS. The gap between Medium and High is only 15.1 FPS, making the visual upgrade to High relatively efficient. The difference between High and Ultra is similarly modest at 15.3 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance envelope tightens considerably. Low averages 139.1 FPS, Medium 98.9 FPS, High 88 FPS, and Ultra 76.4 FPS. The transition from Low to Medium costs 40.2 FPS, while the step from High to Ultra costs 11.6 FPS, suggesting diminishing returns as settings increase. Notably, the 4K Low result still exceeds the 1440p Ultra result by 24.3 FPS, demonstrating the GPU’s raw headroom.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and RTX 4090 combination ranks 119th out of 3720 tested configurations for Control. This places it in the 96.8th percentile of all combos, meaning only 118 systems perform better. The ranking reflects the RTX 4090’s dominant position; its 88th percentile among all GPUs and 60347 average score drive the overall result. The CPU’s 87th percentile among all processors (40081 average score) ensures it does not drag down the pairing. The combination of a top-tier GPU with a strong mid-range CPU proves highly effective for this title, as Control’s engine scales well with GPU resources while remaining forgiving of CPU differences within this performance class.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling data reveals a clear division of labor. At 1920x1080, the CPU becomes relatively more important, as the GPU has ample headroom. The difference between Low (269.5 FPS) and Ultra (150.2 FPS) at 1080p is 119.3 FPS, indicating that settings changes have a significant impact on frame rate. However, the Ryzen 7 7700’s 3DMark single-thread score of 1049 and max-thread score of 8479 suggest it can sustain these high frame rates without becoming the limiting factor.

At 2560x1440, the GPU’s influence grows. The Low to Ultra spread narrows to 93.6 FPS, and the absolute frame rates drop by 22.7% to 44.6% compared to 1080p at corresponding settings. This is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario, where the RTX 4090’s rendering workload becomes the primary constraint.

At 3840x2160, the GPU dominates entirely. The Low to Ultra spread compresses to 62.7 FPS, and the 4K Ultra result (76.4 FPS) is roughly half of the 1080p Ultra result (150.2 FPS). The CPU’s role diminishes further, as the data shows the frame rate scales inversely with pixel count, a hallmark of GPU-limited performance. The RTX 4090’s 1.01 TB/s memory bandwidth and 82.58 TFLOPS FP32 throughput are the key specifications driving these results, while the CPU’s 83.2 GB/s memory bandwidth becomes irrelevant at higher resolutions. For users targeting 1440p or 4K, the GPU is the decisive component; at 1080p, the CPU’s headroom ensures the RTX 4090 can stretch its legs fully.