Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination delivers a commanding performance in Control, easily clearing the 60 FPS threshold at 1080p and 1440p with maximum settings, while 4K Ultra dips just below playable. The data shows this is a high-tier pairing for this title, ranking 709th out of 3720 tested combos, placing it in the top 19% of all configurations.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The CPU and GPU each have closely matched rivals that would produce nearly identical frame rates in Control. For the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, the nearest competitor is the Intel Core i9-14901E, which scores 37911 in average benchmarks versus the 9700X's 37943 — a negligible 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 trails by the same 0.1% margin with a score of 37904, while the Intel Core 5 211E sits 0.3% behind at 37829. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 rounds out the group with a 0.4% deficit at 37804. Any of these processors would offer virtually indistinguishable performance in this game, as the CPU is not the bottleneck at these frame rates.

On the GPU side, the RTX 5070's average benchmark score of 40377 places it alongside some unexpected competitors. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 is the closest match at 40318, just 0.1% behind. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 sits 0.8% lower at 40063, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 actually scores higher at 40870, giving it a 1.2% lead over the RTX 5070. The NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile trails by 2% with a score of 39568. In practical terms for Control, swapping the RTX 5070 for any of these alternatives would shift average FPS by only 1-2 frames at most, making them viable substitutes if availability or other constraints apply.

FAQ

Q: Can this system run Control at 4K resolution?

A: Yes, but not at maximum settings. The data shows 4K High averages 65.1 FPS, 4K Medium averages 76.4 FPS, and 4K Low averages 108.2 FPS. Ultra settings at 4K drop to 55.7 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold.

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

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 achieve 85 FPS average, making it the highest quality preset that maintains playable performance. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving headroom for demanding scenes.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its closest GPU rivals?

A: The RTX 5070's average benchmark score is 40377. The AMD Radeon Pro 580 is 0.1% slower at 40318, the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 is 0.8% slower at 40063, the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 is 1.2% faster at 40870, and the NVIDIA RTX A500 Mobile is 2% slower at 39568.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU in this game?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700X scores 20485 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2211 in single-core, with an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs. Given the GPU is the primary driver of frame rates in Control, the CPU provides ample headroom at all tested resolutions.

Q: What frame rates can I expect at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average is 130.9 FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings. This is more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold, indicating excellent performance for high refresh rate monitors.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset completely unplayable?

A: At 55.7 FPS average, 4K Ultra is below the 60 FPS threshold but still very close. The 4.3 FPS deficit could likely be overcome with minor settings adjustments, though the data specifically shows High settings at 4K deliver 65.1 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured frame rate data covers twelve distinct configurations across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the lowest recorded average is 117.1 FPS on Ultra settings, while Low settings reach 207.6 FPS. Medium settings produce 150.5 FPS, and High settings yield 130.9 FPS. Every 1080p configuration delivers well above the 60 FPS playable threshold, with even the most demanding preset maintaining more than double the minimum requirement.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance remains strong across all presets. Ultra settings average 85 FPS, High settings reach 99.2 FPS, Medium settings hit 112.6 FPS, and Low settings peak at 159.5 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 1440p is consistent, with approximately a 25-35% reduction in frame rates depending on the preset. Notably, 1440p Ultra still outperforms 1080p Ultra by a meaningful margin, indicating the GPU has substantial headroom at this resolution.

At 3840x2160, the picture changes. Ultra settings drop to 55.7 FPS, falling just below the playable threshold. High settings recover to 65.1 FPS, Medium settings reach 76.4 FPS, and Low settings hit 108.2 FPS. The 4K results show a clear step-down in performance, with Ultra being the only preset that fails to maintain 60 FPS. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep — 4K High loses 34.1 FPS compared to 1440p High, while 4K Ultra loses 29.3 FPS compared to 1440p Ultra.

The Verdict

This PC configuration can run Control exceptionally well. The verdict by resolution is unambiguous: at 1920x1080, all four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold, with Ultra averaging 117.1 FPS. At 2560x1440, the same holds true, with Ultra delivering 85 FPS and all presets remaining comfortably playable. At 3840x2160, three of four presets are playable: High at 65.1 FPS, Medium at 76.4 FPS, and Low at 108.2 FPS. Only Ultra at 4K falls short at 55.7 FPS.

The system is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it achieves high frame rates with maximum quality settings. For 4K, the recommended approach is High settings, which sustain 65.1 FPS — a solid experience that maintains visual fidelity while staying above the playable threshold. The data indicates this combination is well-balanced for Control, with the GPU being the limiting factor only at 4K Ultra.

Best Settings per Resolution

At 1920x1080, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is Ultra, with an average of 117.1 FPS. This represents the highest visual quality available while still delivering more than double the playable threshold, making it the optimal choice for this resolution.

At 2560x1440, Ultra is again the best choice, averaging 85 FPS. This is particularly impressive because the frame rate remains well above 60 FPS even at maximum settings, providing a smooth experience with full visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the best settings shift to High, which averages 65.1 FPS. While Ultra is available, its 55.7 FPS average falls short of the 60 FPS threshold. High settings offer the best balance, maintaining playable performance while preserving most of the visual quality. Medium at 76.4 FPS also remains viable for those who prefer a higher frame rate buffer, but High is the most demanding preset that meets the playability criterion.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination ranks 709th out of 3720 tested configurations for Control. This places the pairing in the top 19.1% of all tested systems, indicating that it outperforms roughly 81% of alternative combinations. The rank reflects the strong synergy between the 8-core Zen 5 processor and the Blackwell architecture GPU, which together deliver the high frame rates documented in this analysis.

Given the game's 2019 release date, this modern hardware combination naturally excels. The 709th rank out of 3720 represents a very strong showing, especially considering the wide range of hardware that has been tested in this title. For context, the CPU's 86th percentile ranking among all processors and the GPU's 82nd percentile ranking among all graphics cards both support the conclusion that this is a high-tier configuration for Control. The measured performance confirms the rankings: the system maintains 60 FPS or higher in 11 of 12 tested configurations, with only 4K Ultra falling short.