Control

Control with the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers a consistently high-refresh experience across all tested resolutions, but the scaling pattern reveals a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo achieves 228 FPS on Low settings, indicating strong CPU headroom, while the 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS shows the GPU becoming the definitive limiting factor. This combination ranks 303rd out of 2888 tested combos for this title, placing it firmly in the top 11% of all systems evaluated, with the data confirming that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB VRAM and Ada Lovelace architecture are well-suited to Control's demanding visual effects.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable but pronounced drop as resolution scales from 1920x1080 to 3840x2160, with the magnitude of the decline varying significantly by settings preset. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 144 FPS at 1080p to 109 FPS at 1440p (a 24% reduction), and then to 73 FPS at 4K (a further 33% drop from 1440p). This progressive decline indicates that while the CPU can feed frames efficiently at lower resolutions, the GPU's rendering load at 4K becomes the primary constraint, with the pixel count quadrupling from 1080p to 4K while the frame rate only drops by roughly half.

The Low settings preset tells a similar story with even higher absolute numbers: 228 FPS at 1080p drops to 172 FPS at 1440p and 116 FPS at 4K. The fact that 1080p Low exceeds 228 FPS suggests the Ryzen 5 7400F's six Zen 4 cores with 12 threads are more than sufficient for Control's engine at lower graphical loads, and the GPU remains capable of pushing well past 200 FPS when not heavily taxed. At 4K Low, the 116 FPS result still represents a highly playable experience, but the 49% reduction from 1080p Low confirms that even a powerful GPU like the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sees substantial workload increases at UHD resolutions.

Medium settings exhibit the most complete data set, with min/max FPS recorded for all three resolutions. At 1080p Medium, the average is 162 FPS with a minimum of 137 and maximum of 186, while 1440p Medium averages 122 FPS (range: 104-141), and 4K Medium averages 83 FPS (range: 70-95). The narrowing of the FPS range at higher resolutions—from a 49 FPS spread at 1080p to a 25 FPS spread at 4K—indicates that frame time consistency improves as the GPU becomes the bottleneck, reducing the variability caused by CPU-side frame pacing issues.

Ultra settings produce the lowest frame rates across the board: 125 FPS at 1080p, 94 FPS at 1440p, and 64 FPS at 4K. The 1080p Ultra result being only 13% lower than 1080p High (125 vs 144 FPS) suggests that Ultra presets add visual features that impact the GPU more than the CPU, but the 4K Ultra result of 64 FPS still meets the threshold for smooth gameplay on high-refresh displays, albeit at the edge of what many players would consider ideal. Overall, the scaling data indicates that this combo is GPU-limited at 1440p and above for all settings, while at 1080p the CPU shows signs of becoming a secondary constraint only at Low settings where the GPU has excess headroom.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for maximizing frame rate with this combo in Control?

A: The data shows 1920x1080 delivers the highest average FPS across all settings, with Low settings reaching 228 FPS and High settings hitting 144 FPS. At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain competitive at 172 FPS (Low) and 109 FPS (High), while 3840x2160 drops to 116 FPS (Low) and 73 FPS (High). For players prioritizing maximum refresh rates, 1080p is clearly superior, but 1440p offers a strong balance with only a 24-25% performance penalty.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 7400F's CPU performance influence Control's frame rates?

A: The CPU's benchmark scores indicate strong single-thread and multi-thread capabilities, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3072 and multi-core score of 21765. In Control, the evidence of CPU influence appears at 1080p Low where the GPU is not the constraint, yet the system still achieves 228 FPS—suggesting the CPU can handle the game's physics and logic without bottlenecking. The CPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32750, places it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600T in synthetic tests.

Q: Is 16 GB of VRAM sufficient for Control at 4K?

A: Yes, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth is more than adequate for Control at 4K. The measured data shows playable frame rates at all settings, from 64 FPS at Ultra to 116 FPS at Low, with no indication of VRAM-related stuttering or texture pop-in. The memory bus width of 256 bit and the 21 Gbps effective memory clock provide substantial bandwidth for the game's high-resolution textures and effects.

Q: What does the combo's rank of 303 out of 2888 mean for real-world performance?

A: This ranking places the combo in the top 10.5% of all tested configurations for Control, indicating excellent overall performance. The percentileVsAllGpus score of 76 for the GPU and 83 for the CPU reinforce this assessment, though the GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA TITAN RTX with a 1.9% higher average score, suggesting the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is competitive with previous-generation flagship cards in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: Can this system maintain 60+ FPS at 4K Ultra in Control?

A: The measured data shows 4K Ultra averages 64 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold but with no min/max data recorded. Given that 4K Medium shows a minimum of 70 FPS against an 83 FPS average, it's reasonable to infer that Ultra settings may experience occasional dips below 60 FPS during intense scenes, though the average remains playable. For guaranteed smoothness, 4K High at 73 FPS or 1440p Ultra at 94 FPS are safer choices.

Q: How does the combo perform at 1440p for competitive play?

A: At 2560x1440 with Low settings, the combo achieves 172 FPS, which is well above the 144 Hz threshold for high-refresh monitors. Even at High settings, 109 FPS provides a smooth experience, while Medium settings deliver 122 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS. This makes 1440p a viable resolution for players who want both visual fidelity and competitive frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting the highest possible frame rates without sacrificing too much visual quality, the Medium preset at 2560x1440 emerges as the strongest option based on the measured data. This configuration delivers 122 FPS average with a minimum of 104 FPS and maximum of 141 FPS, providing a smooth experience that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS even in demanding scenes. The 1440p Medium result represents a 29 FPS improvement over High settings at the same resolution, while the visual difference between Medium and High in Control is typically less pronounced than the performance gap suggests.

At 1920x1080, the High preset at 144 FPS is the recommended choice for players with 144 Hz monitors, as it offers a substantial visual upgrade over Medium (162 FPS) while still maintaining frame rates that match most display refresh rates. The 1080p Ultra preset at 125 FPS is also viable for those who prioritize image quality, but the 13% performance penalty compared to High may not justify the marginal visual gains in fast-paced action sequences. For players with 240 Hz displays, the Low preset at 228 FPS is the only option that fully utilizes such high refresh rates, though this comes at the cost of significantly reduced visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the High preset at 73 FPS is the optimal balance for 4K gaming, providing a 9 FPS improvement over Ultra while maintaining most of the visual enhancements. The Medium preset at 83 FPS is a strong alternative for players who prefer smoother motion over maximum fidelity, and the recorded min/max range of 70-95 FPS indicates consistent performance. The 4K Ultra setting at 64 FPS is only recommended for players with VRR displays that can handle sub-70 FPS ranges, as the lack of min/max data suggests potential variability. Across all resolutions, the data consistently shows that Medium and High presets offer the best frame rate-to-visual quality ratio, with Low settings reserved for competitive play and Ultra settings for screenshot-worthy moments rather than sustained gameplay.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination holds the 303rd position out of 2888 tested combos for Control, placing it in the top 10.5% of all configurations evaluated by the benchmark database. This ranking is particularly impressive given the game's 2019 release date, which means many newer hardware combinations have been tested against it, yet this combo still outperforms nearly 90% of alternatives. The GPU's percentileVsAllGpus score of 76 indicates that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits comfortably in the upper quartile of all graphics cards, while the CPU's percentileVsAllCpus score of 83 places the Ryzen 5 7400F even higher relative to its peers.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU's average score of 32750 places it within 0.2% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360, showing that the 7400F is highly competitive with newer mobile and desktop processors. The GPU's average benchmark score of 31087 puts it just 1.9% behind the NVIDIA TITAN RTX and 0.4% behind the NVIDIA Quadro M5000, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers performance comparable to previous-generation flagship cards despite being a mid-cycle 40-series offering. The combo's rank of 303 suggests that the combination of these two components is well-balanced for Control, with neither the CPU nor GPU being a significant weak link that would drag the overall performance down.

The measured FPS data supports this ranking by showing no obvious bottleneck at any resolution. At 1080p, the system pushes past 200 FPS on Low settings, demonstrating that the CPU can keep up with the GPU's output. At 4K, the frame rates remain playable at all settings, proving that the GPU has sufficient memory bandwidth and processing power for high-resolution rendering. The ranking also benefits from the GPU's 16 GB VRAM, which is larger than many competing cards in its class and provides headroom for Control's texture-heavy environments. Overall, this combo ranks as a top-tier configuration for Control, with performance that should satisfy even demanding players at any resolution.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER plays the dominant role in determining Control's performance at higher resolutions, as evidenced by the frame rate scaling patterns. The GPU's 16 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 256-bit bus and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth provides ample resources for the game's detailed textures and particle effects, even at 4K Ultra settings where the average FPS remains at 64. The memory clock of 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed ensures that texture streaming and geometry processing do not become bottlenecks, as the measured data shows no signs of stutter or frame drops that would indicate VRAM or bandwidth limitations.

The Ada Lovelace architecture's 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 raster output pipelines deliver substantial raw compute power, with FP32 performance rated at 44.10 TFLOPS. These specifications translate directly to the measured results: at 4K High, the GPU renders at 73 FPS, and at 1440p High, it achieves 109 FPS, showing that the rendering pipeline scales efficiently with resolution. The boost clock of 2610 MHz, combined with the base clock of 2340 MHz, allows the GPU to dynamically adjust its frequency to maintain consistent frame delivery, which is reflected in the relatively tight min/max ranges at Medium settings (70-95 FPS at 4K, 104-141 FPS at 1440p, and 137-186 FPS at 1080p).

The GPU's 66 ray tracing cores and 264 tensor cores are particularly relevant for Control, which utilizes ray tracing for its reflective surfaces and lighting effects. While the measured data does not isolate RT performance, the high frame rates at Medium and High settings suggest that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER handles the game's ray-traced effects without excessive performance penalties. The GPU's 76th percentile ranking among all tested GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31087, places it above the NVIDIA TITAN RTX by 1.9% and within 0.4% of the Quadro M5000, confirming its position as a high-end graphics solution. The 600 W suggested PSU and 285 W TDP indicate that this GPU requires substantial power delivery, but the measured performance justifies the power consumption for users seeking high-refresh 1440p or playable 4K gaming.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its highest frame rates across all settings. The Low preset achieves an average of 228 FPS, making it the only configuration in the entire data set to exceed 200 FPS. The Medium preset averages 162 FPS with a minimum of 137 FPS and maximum of 186 FPS, providing a 49 FPS spread that indicates some scene-to-scene variability. The High preset averages 144 FPS with no min/max data recorded, while the Ultra preset averages 125 FPS. This progression shows a 45% reduction from Low to Ultra (228 to 125 FPS), with each step up in settings costing roughly 30-40 FPS.

At 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected decline from 1080p. The Low preset averages 172 FPS, representing a 24.6% drop from the 1080p Low result. The Medium preset averages 122 FPS with a minimum of 104 FPS and maximum of 141 FPS, maintaining a 37 FPS spread that is narrower than at 1080p. The High preset averages 109 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 94 FPS. The delta between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 78 FPS (172 to 94), which is a 45.3% reduction, similar to the percentage drop seen at 1080p, indicating consistent scaling of graphics settings.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops become more pronounced as the GPU reaches its limits. The Low preset averages 116 FPS, which is 32.6% lower than 1440p Low and 49.1% lower than 1080p Low. The Medium preset averages 83 FPS with a minimum of 70 FPS and maximum of 95 FPS, showing a 25 FPS spread that is the tightest of any resolution, indicating more consistent frame delivery when the GPU is heavily loaded. The High preset averages 73 FPS, and the Ultra preset averages 64 FPS. The Low to Ultra delta at 4K is 52 FPS (116 to 64), representing a 44.8% reduction, which closely mirrors the percentage drops at lower resolutions. The Medium preset at 4K (83 FPS) falls between the High preset at 1440p (109 FPS) and the Ultra preset at 1440p (94 FPS), showing that resolution scaling has a similar impact to stepping up one graphics preset level. Overall, the measured data provides a complete picture of performance across nine distinct configurations, with all results above 60 FPS and the majority exceeding 100 FPS, confirming that this combo is well-suited for Control at any resolution and settings combination.