Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 delivers a strong performance profile for Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. Benchmark results across three resolutions and four quality presets show that this combination consistently exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold in most configurations, with the data indicating a clear performance hierarchy based on resolution and settings. The measured FPS values, drawn from direct testing, reveal that the system is capable of high refresh rate gameplay at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires a more careful selection of graphical options to maintain smooth performance.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU in this combo each have nearby rivals in the benchmark database that would produce broadly similar system-level behavior. For the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, the nearestRivals data shows a tight cluster of processors with nearly identical average benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G matches the 7800X3D with a deltaPct of 0, indicating a negligible performance difference in aggregate CPU benchmarks. Similarly, the Intel Core i7-13650HX also sits at a 0% delta, meaning it would offer comparable compute throughput for this game. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX is another direct match at 0% delta, while the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H trails slightly with a deltaPct of -0.4%, a margin so small it would not meaningfully alter frame rates in a GPU-bound title like Control at higher resolutions.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 shows a more varied set of nearestRivals, though the differences remain modest. The NVIDIA Tesla P4 is the closest match with a deltaPct of 0.1%, meaning it performs nearly identically in synthetic GPU benchmarks. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% behind, and the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 is 1.3% behind, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile leads by 1.3%. These deltas are small enough that in real-world gaming, the RTX 4070 would deliver essentially the same frame rates as these alternatives, assuming other system components are equivalent. When considering a full system build, any of these CPU rivals paired with any of these GPU rivals would land within a few percentage points of the measured FPS values presented here, making them viable substitutes for users seeking similar Control performance.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data for Control shows a clear pattern where the GPU becomes the dominant bottleneck as resolution increases, while the CPU has more influence at lower resolutions. At 1920x1080, the lowest resolution tested, the average FPS ranges from 107.2 at Ultra settings to 190.7 at Low settings. This wide spread indicates that the RTX 4070 is not fully saturated at 1080p, leaving headroom for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D to drive higher frame rates as settings are lowered. The CPU’s strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, including a Geekbench single-core score of 2426 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16817, provide ample processing power to feed the GPU at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, average FPS drops to between 78.6 at Ultra and 147.8 at Low. The percentage reduction from 1080p to 1440p is substantial—for example, High settings fall from 122.1 to 89.4 FPS, a 26.8% decrease—which points to the GPU taking on a heavier workload as pixel count increases. At 3840x2160, the trend intensifies: Ultra settings produce only 51.7 FPS, below the 60 FPS threshold, while High settings yield 61.9 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings (89.4 to 61.9 FPS, a 30.8% drop) confirms that the RTX 4070 is the primary limiter at this resolution. The CPU’s role diminishes at 4K because frame rates are lower, giving the processor more time to prepare each frame; the 7800X3D’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient to avoid becoming a bottleneck in this scenario. The data shows that at 1080p, the CPU matters more relative to the GPU, while at 4K, the GPU is almost entirely responsible for the observed performance ceiling.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of how this combo performs across all tested configurations. At 1920x1080, the lowest settings produce an average of 190.7 FPS, which is the highest observed frame rate in the entire dataset. Medium settings at 1080p yield 137.0 FPS, High settings produce 122.1 FPS, and Ultra settings drop to 107.2 FPS. All four presets comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding Ultra preset maintaining a 78.6% margin above the threshold.

At 2560x1440, the average FPS values are lower but still thoroughly playable. Low settings achieve 147.8 FPS, Medium settings reach 101.8 FPS, High settings deliver 89.4 FPS, and Ultra settings produce 78.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 69.2 FPS, showing a significant impact from quality preset selection. Every preset at this resolution clears 60 FPS, with Ultra holding a 31% margin above the playable threshold.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes more constrained. Low settings deliver 99.3 FPS, Medium settings achieve 68.6 FPS, and High settings hit 61.9 FPS, just barely clearing the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra settings, however, fall short at 51.7 FPS, which is 13.8% below the playable threshold. The difference between Low and Ultra at 4K is 47.6 FPS, indicating that users seeking 4K gameplay must prioritize either visual fidelity or frame rate. The data shows no min or max FPS values recorded, so the analysis relies solely on average FPS, but the consistency across settings suggests stable performance without extreme frame time spikes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this specific CPU-GPU pairing in Control is 1012 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the 72.8th percentile of all systems evaluated. This rank reflects the overall capability of the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 4070 together, and it is consistent with the measured FPS results. A rank of 1012 out of 3720 means that approximately 27.2% of tested combos perform better in this game, while the majority of systems are slower. This positions the combo as a solid mid-to-upper-tier performer, though not at the very top of the rankings.

The CPU itself holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the GPU sits at an 81st percentile against all GPUs. The combined rank of 1012 is slightly lower than either component’s individual percentile would suggest, which is typical for a game like Control that can be demanding on both the processor and graphics card depending on settings. The gap between the combo rank and the component percentiles indicates that other system factors, such as memory bandwidth or driver overhead, may slightly limit performance, but the overall result remains strong. For context, the CPU’s avgBenchmarkScore of 33079 and the GPU’s avgBenchmarkScore of 37648 both contribute to a system that is well above average for this title.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data makes it clear that this PC can run Control effectively at most settings and resolutions. At 1920x1080, all four presets—Low, Medium, High, and Ultra—are playable, with average FPS ranging from 107.2 to 190.7, all well above the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, the same is true: every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 78.6 FPS, which is 31% above the playable threshold. At 3840x2160, three of the four presets are playable: Low (99.3 FPS), Medium (68.6 FPS), and High (61.9 FPS). The Ultra preset at 4K fails to reach 60 FPS, producing only 51.7 FPS, so it is not recommended for smooth gameplay.

The best settings at each resolution, defined as the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS, are as follows: at 1080p, Ultra is playable with an average of 107.2 FPS; at 1440p, Ultra is playable with an average of 78.6 FPS; and at 4K, High is the best playable option with an average of 61.9 FPS. Users who prioritize frame rate over visual quality can opt for lower presets to achieve higher averages, such as 190.7 FPS at 1080p Low or 147.8 FPS at 1440p Low.

Best Settings per Resolution

For 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that maintains at least 60 FPS is Ultra, which delivers 107.2 FPS on average. This provides a 78.7% margin above the playable threshold, making it an excellent choice for users with high refresh rate monitors. If even higher frame rates are desired, dropping to High yields 122.1 FPS, or Medium for 137.0 FPS, or Low for 190.7 FPS.

For 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best playable setting, averaging 78.6 FPS. This is 31% above the 60 FPS threshold, offering a smooth experience with maximum visual quality. Users seeking a competitive edge can switch to High for 89.4 FPS, Medium for 101.8 FPS, or Low for 147.8 FPS.

For 3840x2160, the best playable preset is High, which averages 61.9 FPS—just 3.2% above the threshold. This is the recommended setting for 4K gameplay, as it balances visual fidelity with playability. Medium is also viable at 68.6 FPS, while Low reaches 99.3 FPS if frame rate is the priority. Ultra at 4K is not recommended, as its 51.7 FPS average falls below the threshold.

FAQ

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

A: No. The measured average FPS at 3840x2160 Ultra is 51.7, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable 4K preset is High, which averages 61.9 FPS.

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

A: The highest measured average FPS is 190.7, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D or the RTX 4070 more important for 1080p performance?

A: At 1080p, the CPU has more influence because frame rates are higher, reaching up to 190.7 FPS at Low settings. The CPU’s strong single-thread score of 2426 in Geekbench helps maintain these high frame rates, whereas at 4K the GPU becomes the limiting factor.

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

A: The combo ranks 1012 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the upper 27.2% of systems. The CPU is at the 83rd percentile and the GPU at the 81st percentile individually.

Q: Which resolutions and presets fail to reach 60 FPS?

A: Only one configuration fails to reach 60 FPS: 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which averages 51.7 FPS. All other tested resolution and preset combinations exceed the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the recommended preset for 1440p gaming?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 are recommended, as they provide an average of 78.6 FPS, which is 31% above the 60 FPS playable threshold while offering the highest visual quality.