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Average FPS: resolution vs quality settings
| Ultra | High | Medium | Low | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4K Ultra HD | 44 | 51 | 57 | 81 |
| 1440p QHD | 66 | 76 | 85 | 120 |
| 1080p Full HD | 87 | 100 | 112 | 158 |
Cell color: green is 120+ FPS, teal is 60+, amber is 30+, red is below 30. Cards marked Estimated above have no measured row and are scaled from your GPU benchmark percentile.
Performance Analysis: Control on Your System
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 delivers a solid Control experience at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires significant compromises. Benchmark data shows that at 1920x1080, every preset—from Low to Ultra—averages above 60 FPS, with Ultra hitting 87 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with Ultra averaging 66 FPS. At 3840x2160, only Low settings stay above the 60 FPS threshold, averaging 81 FPS; Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60. The CPU, a Zen 5 8-core/16-thread part with a 94th-percentile Passmark score, is clearly not the limiting factor; the GPU, sitting at the 61st percentile, becomes the bottleneck as resolution climbs. The combo ranks 1607th out of 3720 tested configurations. The CPU carries a launch MSRP of $289, and the GPU has a launch MSRP of 499 USD.
Best Settings per Resolution
At each resolution, the most demanding preset that maintains an average of at least 60 FPS is as follows:
- 3840x2160 (4K): Low settings — average 81 FPS. Medium drops to 57 FPS, High to 51 FPS, and Ultra to 44 FPS, so Low is the only viable option.
- 2560x1440 (1440p): Ultra settings — average 66 FPS. All presets exceed 60 FPS here, but Ultra is the highest quality that still clears the threshold.
- 1920x1080 (1080p): Ultra settings — average 87 FPS. Every preset runs well above 60 FPS, with Low reaching 158 FPS, Medium 112 FPS, and High 100 FPS.
These results indicate that the RTX 3070 has enough headroom for high-refresh 1080p and smooth 1440p, but 4K demands a substantial reduction in visual quality.
CPU and GPU Roles
The data shows a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At Low settings, the average FPS falls from 158 at 1080p to 120 at 1440p and then to 81 at 4K—a steady decline that tracks with pixel count. The same pattern appears at Ultra: 87 FPS at 1080p, 66 at 1440p, and 44 at 4K. This consistent scaling points to the GPU as the primary constraint at higher resolutions, because the CPU’s workload does not change as drastically with resolution.
The CPU itself is a high-end part. Its Passmark multithread score of 36,470 and single-thread score of 4,691 place it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals—the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% ahead), Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% behind), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% ahead), and Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% ahead)—are all within 1% in average benchmark score, confirming that the 9700F is not a weak link. In contrast, the RTX 3070 sits at the 61st percentile among GPUs, with a Passmark G3D score of 22,214. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% ahead), showing that the GPU is a mid-range performer relative to the CPU.
At 1080p, where CPU load is relatively higher, the CPU’s strength allows even Ultra settings to reach 87 FPS. At 4K, the GPU’s limited memory bandwidth and raw throughput become decisive—the 8 GB GDDR6 and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth are not enough to maintain high frame rates at Ultra. The conclusion is that for this game, the RTX 3070 governs performance at 1440p and above, while the Ryzen 7 9700F provides ample headroom at lower resolutions.
Measured FPS Breakdown
The following table lists all measured average FPS values, with minimum and maximum where recorded (only Medium presets include those metrics).
| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |
|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|
| 3840x2160 | Low | 81 | — | — |
| 3840x2160 | Medium | 57 | 49 | 66 |
| 3840x2160 | High | 51 | — | — |
| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 44 | — | — |
| 2560x1440 | Low | 120 | — | — |
| 2560x1440 | Medium | 85 | 72 | 98 |
| 2560x1440 | High | 76 | — | — |
| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 66 | — | — |
| 1920x1080 | Low | 158 | — | — |
| 1920x1080 | Medium | 112 | 96 | 129 |
| 1920x1080 | High | 100 | — | — |
| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 87 | — | — |
The medium preset at 1080p shows a minimum of 96 FPS, meaning even the lowest frame dips stay well above 60. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 72 FPS, still playable. At 4K Medium, the minimum drops to 49 FPS, which explains why it fails the 60 FPS threshold. These numbers reinforce that the GPU is the limiting factor at higher resolutions.
FAQ
Q: Can this PC run Control at 4K?
A: Yes, but only at Low settings, which average 81 FPS. Medium averages 57 FPS, High 51 FPS, and Ultra 44 FPS, all below the 60 FPS playable threshold.
Q: What is the best settings for 2560x1440?
A: Ultra settings deliver an average of 66 FPS, making it the highest preset that stays above 60 FPS. Low, Medium, and High all also exceed 60 FPS, with averages of 120, 85, and 76 respectively.
Q: What is the minimum FPS at 1080p Medium?
A: The minimum recorded at 1920x1080 Medium is 96 FPS, with a maximum of 129 FPS and an average of 112 FPS.
Q: How does this combo rank among tested systems?
A: The combination of AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 ranks 1607th out of 3720 tested combos for Control. This places it above the median of the tested pool.
Q: Which component matters more for this game at 4K?
A: The GPU is the dominant factor. The CPU’s 94th-percentile standing and high single-thread score (4,691) far exceed the GPU’s 61st percentile. The steep FPS drop from 1080p to 4K across all presets indicates the RTX 3070’s memory bandwidth and compute limits are the primary bottleneck.
Q: What are the closest CPU rivals?
A: The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX is 0.2% ahead in average benchmark score, the Intel Core i7-14700KF is 0.2% behind, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X is 0.7% ahead, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% ahead. All are within a single percentage point of the 9700F.
The Verdict
The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 can run Control, but the experience varies sharply by resolution. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra averaging 87 FPS—this is the sweet spot for high refresh rates. At 2560x1440, all presets are also playable, with Ultra at 66 FPS, providing a smooth and visually rich experience. At 3840x2160, only Low settings reach 60 FPS (81 FPS average); Medium, High, and Ultra fall to 57, 51, and 44 FPS respectively. Therefore, the system is fully capable of 1080p and 1440p gaming with maximum settings, but 4K users must accept Low quality to maintain playability. The data is measured, not estimated, and the playable threshold is defined as 60 FPS.
How This Combo Ranks
In the database of tested configurations for Control, this combo holds the 1607th position out of 3720 tested combinations. That places it in the upper half of all results, though not near the top. The CPU’s own percentile (94th) is much higher than the GPU’s (61st), which explains the rank: the GPU drags the overall performance down, especially at higher resolutions. The nearest GPU rivals—such as the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT (0.7% ahead) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 (1% ahead)—are similarly positioned, reinforcing that the RTX 3070 is a mid-tier card in this context. For gamers targeting 1080p or 1440p, this combo is well above average; for 4K enthusiasts, it will require significant settings reductions.