Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a compelling performance profile in Control, with measured frame rates that scale predictably across resolutions and presets. The data shows this combination is more than capable of handling the game’s demands, though the margin of headroom narrows considerably at 4K with maximum settings. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS data, examines the CPU and GPU roles, identifies optimal settings per resolution, and compares this combo against similar hardware configurations.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptional frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 213.1 FPS, which is the highest measured value for this combination. Moving to Medium, the average drops to 151.4 FPS, while High yields 134.2 FPS. The Ultra preset still maintains a robust 117.4 FPS average. The scaling from Low to Ultra represents a 45% reduction in average frame rate, but even the most demanding preset at this resolution remains well above the 60 FPS playability threshold.

At 2560x1440, the performance profile remains strong but shows the expected impact of increased pixel count. The Low preset averages 164.5 FPS, Medium drops to 118.9 FPS, and High delivers 103 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 88.6 FPS, which is still comfortably above the playable threshold. The delta between Low and Ultra at this resolution is 46%, slightly steeper than at 1080p, indicating a growing GPU load.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates reveal the true stress point for this hardware. The Low preset averages 106.5 FPS, Medium drops to 79.9 FPS, and High averages 72.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 59.5 FPS, which is just below the 60 FPS threshold. This is the only preset across all tested resolutions that fails to clear the playable mark. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 44% reduction, but the absolute values show that 4K Ultra is the boundary of this combo’s capability.

The data shows no min or max FPS values were recorded for any preset, so the analysis relies solely on average frame rates. Across all resolutions, the pattern is consistent: Low always delivers the highest average, followed by Medium, High, and Ultra in descending order. The gap between Medium and High is consistently smaller than the gap between Low and Medium, suggesting diminishing returns as settings increase.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS scaling across resolutions reveals that the GPU becomes the dominant performance limiter as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the Ryzen 7 7700X has ample headroom, as evidenced by the 213.1 FPS average at Low settings. This high frame rate suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively even at low graphical loads, where the RTX 4070 SUPER is not fully saturated.

At 2560x1440, the GPU workload increases, but the frame rates remain high enough that the CPU still has capacity to spare. The 164.5 FPS average at Low settings indicates that even at this resolution, the CPU is not the bottleneck. However, the steeper drop to 88.6 FPS at Ultra shows the GPU is now working harder, with the CPU’s role diminishing as pixel count rises.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor. The Low preset averages 106.5 FPS, but the Ultra preset drops to 59.5 FPS, showing a 44% reduction. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is saturated at 4K, while the Ryzen 7 7700X has sufficient single-thread and multi-thread performance to avoid becoming a constraint. The CPU’s benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 19088 and a single-core score of 1987, support this interpretation.

The preset scaling within each resolution further clarifies the roles. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 95.7 FPS, which is substantial but not indicative of a CPU bottleneck. At 4K, the difference is 47 FPS, showing that the GPU’s capacity is the primary driver of performance changes. The CPU’s 16 threads and 8 cores provide ample processing power for Control’s physics and AI workloads, but the game’s rendering demands at higher resolutions outpace the GPU’s capabilities.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset delivers a 117.4 FPS average, which is the most demanding setting that stays above 60 FPS. This is the recommended configuration for this resolution, as it provides the highest visual quality without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 88.6 FPS, making it the best choice for this resolution. The data shows that all four presets at 1440p clear the 60 FPS threshold, but Ultra offers the best visual fidelity while maintaining a comfortable margin above the playable mark.

At 3840x2160, the High preset is the most demanding option that stays at or above 60 FPS, with an average of 72.1 FPS. The Ultra preset falls to 59.5 FPS, which is below the threshold, so High is the optimal setting for 4K. The Medium preset at 79.9 FPS and Low at 106.5 FPS are also viable, but High provides the best balance of visual quality and performance.

The verdict by resolution confirms this analysis. At 1080p and 1440p, all presets are playable, with Ultra recommended. At 4K, High is the best playable setting, while Ultra is not recommended due to its sub-60 FPS average.

The Verdict

The data clearly shows that this PC can run Control effectively across most configurations. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—clear the 60 FPS threshold, with the Ultra preset averaging 117.4 FPS. This resolution offers the most headroom, with even the most demanding settings providing nearly double the playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the combo also handles all presets above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset averages 88.6 FPS, providing a comfortable margin for demanding gameplay. The lowest measured value at this resolution is the Ultra preset, which still exceeds the threshold by 28.6 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the situation changes. The High preset averages 72.1 FPS, which is playable, but the Ultra preset falls to 59.5 FPS, just below the threshold. The verdict by resolution lists High, Low, and Medium as playable at 4K, with High being the best setting. Users seeking 4K Ultra will need to accept a frame rate that is marginally below the playable standard.

Overall, this combo is well-suited for Control at 1080p and 1440p, with excellent performance at all presets. At 4K, it delivers playable performance up to High settings, but Ultra is not recommended. The 60 FPS threshold is a clear dividing line, and the data shows this hardware respects it at every resolution except 4K Ultra.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The Ryzen 7 7700X’s nearest rivals, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845, which scores 35802 with a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core 7 250H, scoring 35728 with a 0.5% delta. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 scores 35719 with a 0.5% delta, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670 with a 0.7% delta. These CPUs would behave similarly in Control, offering comparable frame rates when paired with the RTX 4070 SUPER.

For the GPU, the nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, which scores 43262 with a -0.1% delta, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile, scoring 43268 with a -0.1% delta. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301 with a -0.2% delta, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 with a -1% delta. These GPUs would produce similar FPS results in Control, with the Quadro M6000 24 GB being the closest match.

The data indicates that swapping the Ryzen 7 7700X for any of these rival CPUs would yield nearly identical performance, as the deltas are all under 1%. Similarly, replacing the RTX 4070 SUPER with a rival GPU would result in minimal FPS changes, with the RTX 4090 Mobile being the only rival with a delta exceeding 0.2%. This suggests that the combo’s performance is well-matched to its benchmark position.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 632nd out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 17% of all configurations. This rank reflects the hardware’s strong performance, particularly at lower resolutions where the CPU and GPU both contribute effectively.

The percentile data supports this ranking. The CPU sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU is at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs. These percentiles indicate that both components are above average, and their combination produces a system that is well above the median for this game. The rank of 632 out of 3720 suggests that most tested combos are either less powerful or less balanced than this pairing.

The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS data, which shows the combo exceeding 60 FPS at all presets except 4K Ultra. This performance profile places it ahead of many other configurations, particularly those with weaker GPUs or CPUs. The rank also implies that a significant number of tested combos would struggle to match the frame rates observed here, especially at 1440p and above.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 213.1, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

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

A: No, the 4K Ultra preset averages 59.5 FPS, which falls just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The High preset at 72.1 FPS is the best playable option at 4K.

Q: Which resolution offers the most headroom above 60 FPS?

A: At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset averages 117.4 FPS, providing a 57.4 FPS margin above the threshold, which is the largest headroom among all tested configurations.

Q: How does the CPU’s performance compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909 on average, with nearest rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scoring 35802 (0.3% delta) and the Intel Core 7 250H scoring 35728 (0.5% delta), indicating near-identical performance.

Q: What is the GPU’s benchmark percentile among all GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 43223.

Q: How many tested combos does this hardware outperform in Control?

A: This combo ranks 632nd out of 3720 tested combos, meaning it outperforms approximately 3088 other configurations in this game.