Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is an exceptionally strong combination for Control, delivering playable frame rates at every preset across all three tested resolutions. The benchmark data shows this combo not only meets but far exceeds the 60 FPS playable threshold, allowing players to prioritize visual fidelity over raw performance. The data indicates that at 1920x1080, you can enable the Ultra preset and still see an average of 134 FPS, which is more than double the playable threshold. Moving up to 2560x1440, the Ultra preset still maintains a robust 102 FPS average, while at 3840x2160, the most demanding resolution, Ultra settings remain viable with a 69 FPS average. This is a system that never forces a compromise between image quality and smooth gameplay.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160 (4K), the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra. The measured average FPS at this setting is exactly 69 FPS. This is the maximum visual fidelity the game offers, and this combo has enough headroom to run it. While lower presets like High (79 FPS), Medium (89 FPS), and Low (125 FPS) do yield higher frame rates, they are unnecessary for achieving a smooth experience when Ultra is already above the 60 FPS threshold.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the best setting is again Ultra, with a measured average of 102 FPS. The performance delta between presets is substantial, with High at 117 FPS, Medium at 132 FPS, and Low at 185 FPS. However, the 102 FPS average at Ultra is sufficiently high to fully utilize a high-refresh-rate monitor, making the highest preset the clear choice for the best visual quality without sacrificing responsiveness.

At 1920x1080 (1080p), the best setting is also Ultra, delivering an average of 134 FPS. The frame rates here are exceptionally high across the board, with Low settings hitting 245 FPS and Medium at 174 FPS. The data shows that the CPU and GPU combination has such a high ceiling at this resolution that the Ultra preset, while providing the highest quality visuals, still leaves the system far above the 60 FPS target. This makes Ultra the only logical choice for a full visual experience.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark results show a clear shift in workload balance depending on the resolution. At 1920x1080, the gap between the Low (245 FPS) and Ultra (134 FPS) presets is an 81% performance drop. This significant scaling with settings indicates the GPU is the primary driver, but the sheer frame rates suggest the CPU is easily feeding it. The fact that the CPU has a PassMark single-thread score of 4691 and a multithread score of 36470 indicates a very strong processor that is not a bottleneck at this resolution.

At 2560x1440, the scaling is more moderate. The difference between Low (185 FPS) and Ultra (102 FPS) is an 81% performance drop. The overall frame rates are lower than at 1080p, demonstrating the increased load on the GPU as more pixels are rendered. The CPU is still providing enough data, but the GPU is starting to work harder to fill the larger canvas.

At 3840x2160, the GPU's role becomes dominant. The Low preset results in 125 FPS, which is significantly lower than the 245 FPS seen at 1080p. The Ultra preset yields 69 FPS. The performance scaling from Low to Ultra is a 45% drop, which is smaller than at lower resolutions. This indicates that the system is becoming more GPU-bound, as the pixel count is the primary limiting factor. The RTX 4080 SUPER's 16 GB of memory and its massive 52.22 TFLOPS FP32 compute are essential for handling this load, allowing the CPU to focus on other tasks.

Measured FPS Breakdown

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: Average 125 FPS. This is a high frame rate, but it comes with reduced visual quality.
• Medium: Average 89 FPS, with a minimum of 76 and a maximum of 102 FPS. This preset offers a good balance and shows a stable frame time band.
• High: Average 79 FPS. A solid option, but not as high as the Ultra preset.
• Ultra: Average 69 FPS. The highest visual quality, and still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: Average 185 FPS. This is a very high frame rate, indicating the GPU is rendering frames quickly.
• Medium: Average 132 FPS, with a minimum of 112 and a maximum of 152 FPS. The frame range here is stable, very similar to the 1080p result.
• High: Average 117 FPS. A robust performance for a high-quality preset.
• Ultra: Average 102 FPS. This is the best playable setting, providing a great experience.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: Average 245 FPS. This is an extremely high frame rate, far beyond what most displays can show.
• Medium: Average 174 FPS, with a minimum of 148 and a maximum of 200 FPS. The frame times are consistent.
• High: Average 155 FPS. This is still a very high frame rate.
• Ultra: Average 134 FPS. The most demanding setting, but still offers a frame rate high enough for high refresh rate monitors.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Based on the aggregate benchmark data, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is closely matched by a few other CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 69996 is within a very small margin of its rivals. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX has a score of 69875, which is a 0.2% difference. The Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, just 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515, and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355. In gaming, these differences would be negligible, so any of these CPUs would deliver nearly identical performance to the Ryzen 7 9700F in Control.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has an average benchmark score of 54209. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is the closest rival with a score of 54247 (a -0.1% difference), meaning they perform essentially the same. Other options like the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (0.6% higher) and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (2.7% higher) are relatively close in the synthetic benchmark, but the RTX 4080 SUPER's specific architecture and feature set should be considered. If you were to build a system with an RTX 4080 and a Ryzen 9 7940HX, the performance in Control would be nearly identical to the combo analyzed here.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER ranks 283rd out of 3720 tested combinations in the database for Control. This places it in the top 8% of all systems tested, reflecting a very high level of performance. This ranking is a strong indicator that this is a high-end setup capable of handling the game with ease. The data suggests that the hardware is well-balanced, with no single component holding the other back, allowing you to experience the game at its highest settings.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with all settings maxed out?

A: Yes. The benchmark shows Ultra settings at 3840x2160 can run at an average of 69 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: Is the RTX 4080 SUPER overkill for 1080p gaming?

A: The data suggests so. At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset achieves 134 FPS on average, while the Low preset reaches 245 FPS. The GPU has so much capacity that the CPU becomes the limiting factor at this resolution.

Q: How much faster is the game at Medium settings versus Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the Medium preset yields an average of 132 FPS, which is 30% faster than the 102 FPS average from the Ultra preset.

Q: Does the CPU matter more at 4K than at 1080p?

A: No. The data shows a larger performance delta between Low and Ultra presets at 1080p (245 to 134 FPS), indicating the GPU is doing more work relative to the CPU at higher resolutions.

Q: How does this CPU compare to the Intel Core i7-14700K?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, while the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355. This is a 0.9% difference, making them nearly identical in performance.

Q: Can this system maintain a high frame rate with a better frame time?

A: The data shows good frame times. At 3840x2160 on Medium settings, the minimum FPS is 76 and the maximum is 102, indicating a stable frame pacing with no major spikes or dips. This pattern is also present at 1440p and 1080p.