Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a remarkably consistent experience in Control, with measured frame rates that comfortably exceed the 60 FPS playability threshold across every tested resolution and preset. The data reveals a system with substantial headroom, particularly at lower resolutions, where the average frame rates suggest the potential for high-refresh-rate displays, while at 4K the performance scales down to a still-smooth 60 FPS at the most demanding settings.

FAQ

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

A: Yes. The measured data shows that at 3840x2160, the system achieves an average of 69 FPS at High settings, 78 FPS at Medium, and 110 FPS at Low. Even at the Ultra preset, it maintains an average of exactly 60 FPS, which meets the playable threshold.

Q: What is the highest quality setting that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, every preset tested runs above 60 FPS. The Ultra preset produces an average of 89 FPS, making it the best option for visual fidelity while still providing a significant frame rate buffer above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the performance scale from 1080p to 4K?

A: The scaling is substantial. At Ultra settings, the average frame rate drops from 118 FPS at 1920x1080 to 89 FPS at 2560x1440, and further to 60 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 49% reduction in average FPS from the lowest to the highest resolution tested.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 9700F a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 SUPER in this game?

A: The benchmark data suggests the CPU is not limiting performance, as the system achieves very high frame rates, including 214 FPS at 1080p Low settings. The CPU’s Passmark single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470, combined with its 94th percentile ranking, indicate it has ample processing power to feed the GPU.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates like for the Medium preset?

A: For the Medium preset, the data shows a minimum of 130 FPS at 1080p, 98 FPS at 1440p, and 66 FPS at 4K. These minimums are all above the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating consistent performance without significant drops.

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

A: The system ranks 639th out of 3720 total tested combinations. This places it within the top 17% of all tested configurations for this game, indicating strong performance relative to the broader benchmark database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have near-neighbor rivals that would produce comparable benchmark scores. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, with an average benchmark score of 69996, is closely matched by the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX, which scores 69875 (a 0.2% difference). The Intel Core i7-14700KF is also a direct peer, scoring 70163, which is just 0.2% higher. Slightly further afield, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515 (0.7% lower), and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355 (0.9% lower). In practical terms, a system built with any of these processors would deliver nearly identical frame rates in Control.

On the graphics side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 43223. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, scores 43262, a negligible 0.1% difference. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile scores 43268 (0.1% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301 (0.2% higher). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile is the closest high-end competitor, scoring 43667, which is 1% faster. For users considering alternatives, these GPUs would yield very similar performance in this title, though the RTX 4070 SUPER benefits from its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and modern Ada Lovelace architecture.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The benchmark results provide a detailed view of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset delivers an average of 214 FPS, which is the highest recorded in the dataset. Medium settings produce an average of 152 FPS, with a minimum of 130 FPS and a maximum of 175 FPS. High settings average 135 FPS, and Ultra settings average 118 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the combination is capable of driving high-refresh-rate monitors, with even the most demanding preset nearly doubling the 60 FPS threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains robust. The Low preset averages 162 FPS, while Medium settings yield 115 FPS, with a minimum of 98 FPS and a maximum of 133 FPS. High settings average 102 FPS, and Ultra settings average 89 FPS. The frame rates at 1440p show a clear progression, with the gap between Low and Ultra being 73 FPS. This resolution strikes a balance between visual detail and high refresh rates, as all presets exceed 60 FPS by a wide margin.

At 3840x2160, the system begins to show the strain of higher pixel counts, but it remains playable throughout. The Low preset averages 110 FPS, which is still very smooth. Medium settings average 78 FPS, with a minimum of 66 FPS and a maximum of 90 FPS. High settings average 69 FPS, and Ultra settings average exactly 60 FPS. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the boundary case for this hardware, with the average frame rate sitting precisely at the playable threshold.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: this PC can run Control at all tested resolutions and settings with playable performance. The verdict by resolution confirms that every preset at every resolution clears the 60 FPS threshold. At 3840x2160, the best settings are Ultra, which achieves an average of 60 FPS. This is a marginal pass, but it is a pass nonetheless. At 2560x1440, the best settings are also Ultra, with an average of 89 FPS, providing a comfortable margin above the threshold. At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 118 FPS.

The system’s performance is strongest at lower resolutions, where it has significant headroom. At 1080p, even the Ultra preset runs at nearly double the playable frame rate. At 1440p, Ultra settings maintain an average of 89 FPS, which is ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming. At 4K, the system just meets the 60 FPS target on Ultra, making it a viable option for players who prioritize visual quality over frame rate headroom. For those seeking higher frame rates at 4K, dropping to Medium settings would yield an average of 78 FPS, which is a safer choice for maintaining consistency.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data across resolutions and presets reveals how the CPU and GPU workloads shift. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides a strong foundation. Its Passmark multithread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 suggest it can handle the game’s physics and AI processing without bottlenecking. The transition from 1080p to 4K shows a clear increase in GPU load, as the average frame rate at Ultra drops from 118 to 60 FPS, a reduction of 49%. This scaling pattern is typical of a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, where the RTX 4070 SUPER’s rendering capabilities become the limiting factor.

At 1080p, the system achieves 214 FPS on Low settings, which indicates that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU at very high frame rates. The difference between Low and Ultra at 1080p is 96 FPS, showing that the GPU is the primary driver of performance changes when settings are adjusted. At 4K, the gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 50 FPS, further confirming that the GPU is the dominant constraint. The CPU’s role is consistent across resolutions, providing a stable platform, but the data suggests that for this game, the RTX 4070 SUPER’s performance is the key determinant of frame rates, particularly as resolution and settings increase.

How This Combo Ranks

In the broader context of the benchmark database, this combination ranks 639th out of 3720 tested configurations for Control. This places it in the 83rd percentile of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms the majority of hardware combinations. The GPU’s percentile ranking of 83 and the CPU’s percentile ranking of 94 both contribute to this strong showing. The rank suggests that while there are faster systems, this combo is well above average and will provide a high-quality experience in this game.

The proximity of the CPU and GPU to their nearest rivals reinforces this assessment. The CPU’s average score is within 1% of the Intel Core i7-14700K, and the GPU is within 1% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile. This means that the performance of this system is highly reproducible with similar hardware, and users can expect consistent results within a narrow margin of error. The top 17% placement in the database confirms the balanced nature of this pairing for Control.

Best Settings per Resolution

For players seeking the highest visual quality while maintaining at least 60 FPS, the data provides clear recommendations. At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, which achieves an average of exactly 60 FPS. This is the maximum quality setting, and the average frame rate meets the threshold, though it leaves no room for frame drops. For a more stable experience, Medium settings at 4K offer an average of 78 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the best settings are Ultra, with an average of 89 FPS. This provides a 29 FPS buffer above the 60 FPS threshold, making it a safe choice for consistent performance. The High preset at 1440p offers 102 FPS, but Ultra is recommended for maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the best settings are Ultra, delivering an average of 118 FPS. This is nearly double the playable threshold, ensuring exceptional smoothness. The system has so much headroom at 1080p that even the most demanding preset runs at a frame rate suitable for high-refresh-rate displays. In all cases, the Ultra preset is the optimal choice for image quality, with the 4K resolution being the only scenario where performance is at the boundary of the playable threshold.