Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust experience in Control, with benchmark results showing that the system clears the 60 FPS threshold at every tested resolution when using appropriate settings. The data indicates a clear scaling pattern where the GPU becomes the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the processor’s strong multi-threaded performance ensures consistent frame delivery. Below is a detailed breakdown of how this pairing behaves, how it compares to nearby hardware, and which settings yield the smoothest results.

Similar Performance Alternatives

Examining the nearestRivals data for the CPU and GPU reveals which alternative components would produce comparable benchmark scores in this system. For the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the average benchmark score is 39768, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. The closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS with an average score of 39603, a delta of just 0.4% — essentially identical performance. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, which is 0.7% higher, while the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 trails by 0.7% at 39485. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 is also nearly identical, scoring 40081, just 0.8% above the 9800X3D. In practical terms for Control, any of these processors would yield nearly indistinguishable frame rates, as the game’s CPU demands are well within the capabilities of all these chips.

On the GPU side, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 posts an average benchmark score of 37648, sitting in the 81st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 at 37628, a mere 0.1% difference, meaning the two would perform almost identically in this title. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, just 0.4% lower, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile achieves 38135, which is 1.3% higher. The AMD Radeon PRO W6400 trails by 1.3% at 37157. For Control, swapping the RTX 4070 for any of these rivals would shift average FPS by only a few frames at most, given the small deltas. The RTX 4080 Mobile might provide a marginal edge, but the overall experience would remain in the same performance class.

CPU and GPU Roles

The measured FPS data shows how the balance between CPU and GPU shifts across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the system is heavily GPU-bound, with the CPU’s headroom allowing the RTX 4070 to stretch its legs. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p is substantial: average FPS drops from 191.8 to 104.5, a reduction of roughly 45%. This scaling indicates that the GPU is the limiting factor, as raising settings increases the load on the graphics card without the CPU becoming a bottleneck. The 9800X3D’s 16 threads and high single-core performance (as evidenced by its 3dmark_single_thread score of 1212) ensure that even at Low settings, where the CPU might theoretically become more relevant, the frame rates remain exceptionally high.

Moving to 2560x1440, the GPU’s role becomes more pronounced. Low settings yield 148.1 FPS, which drops to 101.7 at Medium, 92.3 at High, and 81.9 at Ultra. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 1440p is a 45% reduction in performance, similar to 1080p, but the absolute numbers are lower because the GPU is processing more pixels. The CPU’s contribution is still significant, as the 9800X3D’s 8 cores and 96 MB of shared L3 cache help maintain consistent frame pacing, but the RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are the primary drivers of the differences between presets.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the dominant factor. Low settings produce 98.8 FPS, Medium drops to 72, High falls to 62.5, and Ultra dips below the 60 FPS threshold at 54. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 45% reduction, but the key observation is that even at Low, the frame rate is nearly half of what the system achieves at 1080p Low (191.8 FPS). This confirms that the RTX 4070’s 29.15 TFLOPS of FP32 performance is the limiting factor at 4K, while the CPU’s role diminishes as resolution increases. The data suggests that for this game, the CPU is never a bottleneck at any resolution, as even the most demanding CPU scenarios at 1080p Low yield nearly 200 FPS.

How This Combo Ranks

The comboRankInGame data places this specific CPU-GPU pairing at rank 864 out of 3720 tested combinations, which puts it in the top 23% of all systems tested for Control. This ranking reflects the balance between the 9800X3D’s high percentile (87th among CPUs) and the RTX 4070’s slightly lower percentile (81st among GPUs). The combination is stronger than the average system, but it is not at the very top tier, which would require a more powerful GPU to pair with the 9800X3D.

Given that the 9800X3D outperforms its nearest CPU rivals by a tiny margin (0.4% to 0.8%), the ranking is likely driven more by the GPU’s position. The RTX 4070’s nearest rivals — the Tesla P4, RX Vega 56, RTX 4080 Mobile, and PRO W6400 — all score within 1.3% of each other, so the GPU is squarely in a mid-to-high performance band. The combo’s rank of 864 suggests that many other systems with more powerful GPUs (such as RTX 4080 or higher) would rank higher, but this pairing is still well above the median. For a 1440p or 1080p gaming setup, this rank is entirely respectable, as the measured FPS data shows the system comfortably exceeding 60 FPS at those resolutions.

The Verdict

The verdictByResolution data provides a clear answer: this PC can run Control at all three tested resolutions, but the settings must be chosen carefully at 4K. At 3840x2160, the playable settings are High, Low, and Medium, with the best setting being High at an average of 62.5 FPS. Ultra at 4K drops to 54 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold. At 2560x1440, all four settings are playable, and the best is Ultra at 81.9 FPS. At 1920x1080, every preset clears 60 FPS, with Ultra achieving 104.5 FPS as the best option.

For gamers prioritizing visual fidelity, the system can handle Ultra settings at 1080p and 1440p without issue, and even at 4K, High settings provide a playable experience that stays above 60 FPS. If the user prefers maximum settings at 4K, they would need to accept the 54 FPS average, which is below the playable threshold. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 is the limiting factor at 4K, as the CPU has ample headroom to support higher frame rates if the GPU could deliver them.

FAQ

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

A: No. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 54, which is below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The highest playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 62.5 FPS.

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo?

A: At 2560x1440, the system achieves 81.9 FPS on Ultra settings, providing the best balance of visual quality and performance. At 1920x1080, Ultra runs at 104.5 FPS, which is smoother but at a lower resolution.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 39768 on average, which is 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS (39603) and 0.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 (39485). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 by 0.7% (40048) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 by 0.8% (40081). The differences are negligible for gaming.

Q: Is the GPU a bottleneck at any resolution?

A: Yes, at 3840x2160. The FPS drops from 98.8 at Low to 54 at Ultra, indicating the GPU is the limiting factor. At 1920x1080 and 2560x1440, the GPU still drives performance differences between presets, but the system remains well above 60 FPS at all settings.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 2560x1440 High is 92.3. This is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold, leaving headroom for occasional dips without dropping below playable levels.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested systems?

A: It ranks 864 out of 3720 combinations, placing it in the top 23%. This is a solid mid-to-high ranking, reflecting the strong CPU but mid-high GPU pairing.

Best Settings per Resolution

Based on the measured FPS dataaine, the most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS is as follows:

• 3840x2160: High settings, averaging 62.5 FPS. Ultra is not viable, as it drops to 54 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Ultra settings, averaging 81.9 FPS. All presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra) are playable, but Ultra offers the highest visual quality without sacrificing smoothness.
• 1920x1080: Ultra settings, averaging 104.5 FPS. Even the most demanding preset leaves significant performance headroom.

These recommendations prioritize the highest visual fidelity while maintaining the 60 FPS playable threshold. For 4K users, High is the ceiling; for 1440p and 1080p, Ultra is the clear choice.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS data is as follows, showing average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

• 3840x2160: Low averages 98.8 FPS, Medium averages 72 FPS, High averages 62.5 FPS, and Ultra averages 54 FPS rotation.
• 2560x1440: Low averages 148.1 FPS, Medium averages 101.7 FPS, High averages 92.3 FPS, and Ultra averages 81.9 FPS.
• 1920x1080: Low averages 191.8 FPS, Medium averages 138.5 FPS, High averages 123.2 FPS, and Ultra averages 104.5 FPS.

The data shows a consistent pattern: dropping from Low to Ultra reduces FPS by roughly 45% at each resolution, but the absolute impact is larger at higher resolutions due to the increased pixel count. The min and max FPS values are not provided, so the analysis relies on averages, which are all above 54 FPS across the board. The only sub-60 result is 4K Ultra at 54 FPS, which is the sole configuration that fails to meet the playable threshold.