Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is a powerful combination for running Control, delivering a playable experience at 4K and exceptional performance at lower resolutions. Based on measured data, this system clears the 60 FPS threshold at 4K with High settings, while at 1440p and 1080p it can handle the game’s most demanding Ultra preset with substantial headroom. The benchmark results show a system that is overkill for 1080p gaming in this title, highly capable at 1440p, and still comfortably playable at 4K with the right settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for this combo covers three resolutions and four quality presets. At 3840x2160 (4K), the system achieves an average of 66 FPS on High settings, which is the most demanding preset that clears the 60 FPS playability threshold. Dropping to Medium yields an average of 75 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and a maximum of 86 FPS, providing a safer margin above the threshold. Low settings push performance to 105 FPS average, while Ultra settings fall just short of playability at 58 FPS average.

At 2560x1440 (1440p), the results are uniformly strong. The Ultra preset delivers an average of 85 FPS, which is fully playable. High settings produce 98 FPS average, Medium hits 111 FPS (with a minimum of 94 FPS and maximum of 127 FPS), and Low settings reach 156 FPS average. Every preset at this resolution stays well above the 60 FPS threshold, with even the minimum recorded FPS on Medium exceeding the playability mark by a significant margin.

The 1920x1080 (1080p) results show exceptional performance across the board. Ultra settings average 113 FPS, High averages 130 FPS, Medium averages 146 FPS (with a minimum of 124 FPS and maximum of 168 FPS), and Low settings hit 206 FPS average. These numbers indicate that the system is never strained at this resolution, with even the most demanding preset delivering nearly double the playability threshold.

CPU and GPU Roles

The data reveals a clear shift in component responsibility as resolution changes. At 1080p, the high average FPS figures across all presets—from 113 FPS at Ultra to 206 FPS at Low—indicate that the GPU is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 7 9700F, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, provides ample headroom to feed the RTX 5070 at lower resolutions where frame rates are highest.

Moving to 1440p, the scaling from Low (156 FPS) to Ultra (85 FPS) shows a 46% drop in average FPS, demonstrating that the GPU becomes progressively more important as pixel count increases. However, even at Ultra, the system maintains an 85 FPS average, suggesting the CPU still has enough throughput to keep the GPU well-fed. The gap between Medium and High at 1440p is 13 FPS (from 111 FPS to 98 FPS), while the gap between High and Ultra is also 13 FPS (from 98 FPS to 85 FPS), showing consistent scaling with preset quality.

At 4K, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. The performance drop from Low (105 FPS) to Ultra (58 FPS) represents a 45% reduction, and the difference between High (66 FPS) and Ultra (58 FPS) is only 8 FPS. This narrowing gap at the top end suggests the GPU is approaching its limits, while the CPU has surplus capacity. The fact that Ultra at 4K falls below the 60 FPS threshold while High stays above it indicates that the RTX 5070’s rendering load, rather than CPU throughput, determines playability at this resolution.

How This Combo Ranks

This combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 ranks 780th out of 3720 tested combos for Control, placing it in the 79th percentile of all systems tested. This is a strong showing, indicating that the pairing is well above average for this specific game.

The CPU itself sits in the 94th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals in CPU benchmarks are the Intel Core i7-14700KF, which scores 70163 (a 0.2% advantage), and the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69875 (0.2% behind). The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails by 0.7% with a score of 69515, and the Intel Core i7-14700K is 0.9% behind at 69355. These margins are minimal, showing the 9700F is competitive with top-tier desktop and mobile chips.

The RTX 5070 GPU ranks in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its nearest rivals in GPU benchmarks include the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40318 (0.1% behind), the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 (0.8% behind), and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile at 39568 (2% behind). The AMD Radeon Pro 5300 scores 40870, which is 1.2% higher. These comparisons show the GPU is solidly mid-to-upper tier, and the combination’s 780th rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component bottlenecks the other in Control.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with maximum settings?

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the measured average FPS is 58, which falls below the 60 FPS playability threshold. High settings are the most demanding option that stays playable at 4K, averaging 66 FPS.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Ultra settings are fully playable with an average of 85 FPS. This is the highest quality preset available, and it clears the 60 FPS threshold comfortably, making it the recommended choice.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct rivals?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F scores 69996 on average benchmarks, which is within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70163) and AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875). It outperforms the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515) by 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-14700K (69355) by 0.9%.

Q: Is the GPU or CPU more important at 1080p in Control?

A: At 1920x1080, the CPU provides enough headroom for the GPU to reach high frame rates, from 113 FPS at Ultra to 206 FPS at Low. The large spread between presets indicates the GPU is the main variable, but the CPU is not a bottleneck at any setting.

Q: What is the playable settings list at 4K?

A: At 3840x2160, the playable settings (at or above 60 FPS average) are High (66 FPS), Low (105 FPS), and Medium (75 FPS). Ultra is the only preset that fails to meet the threshold at 58 FPS.

Q: Does the system maintain playable minimums at Medium settings?

A: Yes. At 4K Medium, the minimum recorded FPS is 63, which is above the 60 FPS threshold. At 1440p Medium, the minimum is 94 FPS, and at 1080p Medium, the minimum is 124 FPS. All minimums are comfortably playable.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 3840x2160, the most demanding preset that maintains an average at or above the 60 FPS threshold is High, with a measured average of 66 FPS. This provides a slim but real margin above the playability line, making it the recommended choice for 4K.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset is the best option, averaging 85 FPS. This is the highest quality setting available and it clears the 60 FPS threshold by a wide margin, allowing for full visual fidelity without sacrificing smoothness.

At 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is again the top choice, with an average of 113 FPS. This is more than enough for a high-refresh-rate monitor, and the system has ample headroom above the 60 FPS minimum.

The Verdict

This PC can definitively run Control. The verdict by resolution shows that at 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with High being the best at 66 FPS average. The Ultra preset fails to meet the 60 FPS threshold at this resolution, so 4K users should select High for the best balance of quality and performance.

At 2560x1440, all four presets are playable, including Ultra at 85 FPS average. This makes 1440p the optimal resolution for this combo, as it allows for maximum settings with substantial performance headroom. At 1920x1080, every preset is playable, with Ultra averaging 113 FPS and even Low settings reaching 206 FPS, making this system highly capable for high-refresh-rate 1080p gaming.

The data indicates a well-balanced system for Control, with the GPU becoming the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra settings. For players targeting 1440p or 1080p, this combo delivers a fully maxed-out experience. At 4K, a single settings reduction from Ultra to High is sufficient to maintain smooth gameplay.