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# Control with AMD Ryzen 5 7400F + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 ranks 1515th out of 2888 tested combos in Control, placing this configuration in the 48th percentile. This mid-pack standing reflects a balanced pairing where neither component dominates the other, and the measured frame rates across resolutions and settings reveal a system capable of smooth 1080p play and playable 1440p experiences, though 4K Ultra pushes beyond comfortable limits.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 1515 out of 2888 in Control, this system sits squarely in the middle of the tested database. The ranking indicates that roughly 52% of tested configurations deliver higher average frame rates in this game, while about 48% perform worse. For a 6-core Zen 4 processor with 12 threads paired with an 8 GB Ada Lovelace GPU, this mid-table position is consistent with the hardware's overall benchmark percentiles: the CPU sits at the 83rd percentile among all processors, while the GPU ranks at the 61st percentile among all graphics cards.

The CPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks help contextualize the processor's contribution. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F scores an average benchmark of 32750, essentially tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (32707, 0.1% delta), the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697, 0.2% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662, 0.3% delta). The closest competitor below is the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812, which trails by 0.2%. These negligible percentage differences mean the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo's ranking.

On the GPU side, the RTX 4060's average benchmark score of 17639 places it near the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17666, -0.2% delta), the AMD Radeon 780M (17588, 0.3% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17551, 0.5% delta). The 4060 outperforms the Radeon Pro 460 (17509) by 0.7%. These are all sub-1% margins, indicating the GPU's synthetic standing is tightly clustered with older and integrated solutions, yet in actual Control gameplay, the RTX 4060 demonstrates its real-time capability through the measured FPS data.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?

A: The 1920x1080 resolution provides the most comfortable experience, with Low settings reaching 140 FPS, Medium at 99 FPS, High at 88 FPS, and Ultra at 77 FPS. At 2560x1440, frame rates drop to 106 FPS on Low, 75 FPS on Medium, 67 FPS on High, and 58 FPS on Ultra, which remains playable. The 3840x2160 resolution is the weakest, with only Low settings exceeding 60 FPS at 71 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 4060's 8 GB VRAM affect Control's performance?

A: The 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth appears sufficient for this game at all tested settings, as the measured data shows consistent scaling from Low to Ultra without anomalous drops that would indicate VRAM capacity issues. However, the 128-bit memory bus and the GPU's overall 61st percentile ranking suggest that higher resolutions and Ultra settings stress the memory subsystem, as evidenced by the 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7400F a bottleneck at 1080p?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a limiting factor at 1080p. The processor's 6 cores and 12 threads with a 4.70 GHz boost clock deliver single-thread performance that keeps up with the GPU's output. The 1080p Low score of 140 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the RTX 4060 well beyond typical 60 FPS targets, and the 83rd percentile CPU ranking confirms strong overall capability.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values for this combo?

A: The only resolution that reports minimum FPS is Medium settings across all three resolutions. At 3840x2160 Medium, the minimum is 43 FPS; at 2560x1440 Medium, the minimum is 64 FPS; and at 1920x1080 Medium, the minimum is 84 FPS. These min FPS values represent the 1% lows, and they scale predictably with resolution, indicating stable frame delivery.

Q: How does this combo compare to the GPU's nearest rivals in Control?

A: The RTX 4060's synthetic benchmark scores are nearly identical to the AMD Radeon HD 7790 and AMD Radeon 780M, with deltas of -0.2% and +0.3% respectively. However, in Control specifically, the measured FPS data shows the RTX 4060 is capable of 140 FPS at 1080p Low, which far exceeds what these rival GPUs would likely achieve given their older architectures or integrated designs.

Q: What does the combo rank of 1515 out of 2888 mean for gameplay?

A: This rank means the configuration performs better than 48% of tested combos in Control. For a mid-range system, this is a reasonable position. The measured FPS data shows the combo can maintain 60+ FPS at 1080p Ultra (77 FPS) and 1440p High (67 FPS), which covers most gaming scenarios. The 4K Ultra result of 39 FPS places the combo below the 60 FPS threshold, confirming that 4K Ultra is not viable.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals clear resolution scaling patterns. Moving from 1920x1080 to 2560x1440 at High settings, the average FPS drops from 88 to 67, a 24% reduction. Scaling further to 3840x2160 at High settings yields 45 FPS, a 49% drop from 1080p. This scaling pattern is consistent with GPU-bound behavior, where pixel count increases disproportionately stress the rendering pipeline.

At Low settings, the scaling is more dramatic. The 1080p Low score of 140 FPS drops to 106 FPS at 1440p (a 24% decrease) and then to 71 FPS at 4K (a 49% decrease from 1080p). The consistent ~24% and ~49% reductions across both High and Low presets indicate that the RTX 4060's rendering throughput, not CPU limitations, governs these transitions. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the 1080p to 1440p delta to be smaller at Low settings, where the GPU has less work per pixel.

The Medium preset, which includes min and max FPS data, shows the same scaling: 99 FPS at 1080p, 75 FPS at 1440p (24% lower), and 51 FPS at 4K (48% lower). This uniform scaling behavior suggests that the game's rendering workload at these resolutions is primarily pixel-bound, and the RTX 4060's 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 118.1 GPixel/s pixel rate are the determining factors. The CPU's role diminishes as resolution increases, and the data indicates the Ryzen 5 7400F keeps up even at 1080p Low where frame rates are highest.

Settings Recommendations

The optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable frame rates. Ultra at 77 FPS is smooth for most players, while High at 88 FPS offers a balance of visual quality and performance. For competitive play or high refresh rate monitors, Low at 140 FPS provides the headroom needed, and Medium at 99 FPS offers a middle ground.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 67 FPS is the highest quality option that maintains 60+ FPS. Ultra at 58 FPS dips below this threshold and may introduce noticeable stutter on 60 Hz displays, though it remains technically playable. Medium at 75 FPS provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS, and Low at 106 FPS is ideal for high refresh rate 1440p displays. The 1440p Medium minimum FPS of 64 FPS indicates stable frame delivery without severe drops.

At 3840x2160, no preset achieves 60 FPS. Low at 71 FPS is the only option above 60 FPS, while Medium at 51 FPS, High at 45 FPS, and Ultra at 39 FPS all fall short. For 4K gaming, Low settings or a lower resolution are necessary. The 4K Medium minimum FPS of 43 FPS suggests occasional dips that could be noticeable, making Low the recommended 4K preset for this combo.

The best overall experience balances visual quality and frame rate stability. At 1080p, High settings at 88 FPS provides the highest quality with ample headroom above 60 FPS. At 1440p, Medium at 75 FPS with a minimum of 64 FPS offers the best compromise, as High at 67 FPS has no reported minimum but sits closer to the 60 FPS edge. For 4K, Low at 71 FPS is the only viable option.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance. Low settings achieve 140 FPS average, the highest measured result in the dataset. Medium settings produce 99 FPS average with a minimum of 84 FPS and a maximum of 114 FPS, showing tight frame pacing. High settings drop to 88 FPS, and Ultra settings yield 77 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra is 63 FPS, indicating that each preset tier costs roughly 15-20 FPS.

At 2560x1440, performance remains solid. Low settings deliver 106 FPS, a 24% reduction from 1080p Low. Medium settings achieve 75 FPS average with a minimum of 64 FPS and maximum of 86 FPS, keeping all frames above 60 FPS. High settings produce 67 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 58 FPS, dipping below the 60 FPS threshold. The 1440p results show a 48 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, slightly narrower than at 1080p.

At 3840x2160, performance becomes marginal. Low settings manage 71 FPS, which is 49% lower than 1080p Low. Medium settings produce 51 FPS average with a minimum of 43 FPS and maximum of 58 FPS, with the minimum indicating noticeable drops during demanding scenes. High settings drop to 45 FPS, and Ultra settings bottom out at 39 FPS. The 4K results show a 32 FPS spread between Low and Ultra, with every preset except Low failing to reach 60 FPS.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the 84-114 FPS range shows consistency. At 1440p Medium, the 64-86 FPS range maintains 60+ FPS throughout. At 4K Medium, the 43-58 FPS range dips below 60 FPS, confirming the resolution's demands exceed the RTX 4060's capabilities at this preset.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) built on TSMC's 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz boosts to 4.70 GHz, and it carries 32 MB of shared L3 cache plus 1 MB L2 per core. This configuration delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21765 and a single-core score of 3072, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs.

In Control, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The 1080p Low result of 140 FPS demonstrates that the Ryzen 5 7400F can sustain very high frame rates, indicating no CPU bottleneck at this resolution. The processor's single-thread performance, measured at 3689 in PassMark single-thread tests, is crucial for Control's engine, which typically relies on a few heavily threaded tasks.

The CPU's 65 W TDP and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate memory throughput for the game. The 12 threads handle background tasks while main threads process game logic. The PassMark multithread score of 25645 and data compression score of 289999 indicate strong overall throughput that prevents CPU-induced frame drops in this title.

Compared to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 5 7400F is effectively tied with the Intel Core i5-14600T (0.1% delta), Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (0.3% delta). This parity means any performance differences in Control come from the GPU, not the CPU. The processor's 4.70 GHz boost clock ensures high single-thread responsiveness, which is reflected in the consistent frame rates measured across all resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the AD107 chip using Ada Lovelace architecture at TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 3072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 24 RT cores, and 96 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1830 MHz and boosts to 2460 MHz, delivering 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 performance. Its 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 272.0 GB/s bandwidth.

The RTX 4060's 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs reflects its mid-range positioning. Its PassMark G3D score of 19545 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2302 indicate solid DirectX 12 performance. In Control, which supports modern rendering features, the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rates, as evidenced by the consistent resolution scaling observed in the measured data.

The 8 GB VRAM capacity, while modest by current standards, is not a limiting factor in Control based on the measured results. The frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, which would not occur if the GPU were spilling to system memory. However, the 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth may constrain performance at 4K Ultra, where the 39 FPS result suggests the memory subsystem is heavily loaded.

The GPU's nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks are all older or lower-tier parts: the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (-0.2% delta), AMD Radeon 780M (+0.3% delta), and AMD Radeon Pro 560 (+0.5% delta). Despite these near-identical average scores, the RTX 4060's modern architecture and feature set enable it to perform significantly better in Control's real-time rendering than these comparisons might suggest. The 4K Low result of 71 FPS demonstrates the GPU's ability to maintain playable frame rates even at high pixel counts, though 4K Ultra remains beyond its reach at 39 FPS.