Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a formidable 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, but the data reveals a more nuanced story at 4K. This combination ranks 255th out of 1636 tested combos, placing it comfortably in the top 15.6% of all configurations. That ranking reflects a system capable of high-refresh-rate gaming at mainstream resolutions, though the measured frames per second (FPS) show the GPU becoming the definitive bottleneck as resolution climbs. The benchmark results indicate a well-balanced pairing for 1440p, where the CPU's strong single-thread performance can still feed the GPU effectively.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo's rank of 255 out of 1636 tested configurations is a strong showing, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPU/GPU pairings tested. This is a position that suggests high overall capability, but the data also shows the ranking is not top-tier. The CPU itself sits in the 82nd percentile of all processors with an average benchmark score of 24993, while the GPU sits in the 84th percentile with an average score of 42576. These two components are well-matched in terms of their percentile standing.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals reveals a tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F's average score of 24993 is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11850H (24974), a delta of just 0.1%. It is similarly close to the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (24897), which it leads by 0.4%. Conversely, it trails the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057) and AMD Ryzen 5 8400F (25064) by a negligible 0.3%. This indicates the 7500F's processing power is essentially on par with a range of mobile and older desktop parts, meaning the overall combo's rank is heavily influenced by the GPU's performance.

On the graphics side, the RTX 4070 SUPER's average score of 42576 puts it in a similar tight race. It is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653) and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE (42723). However, it holds a more decisive lead over the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41991) and NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41897) by 1.4% and 1.6% respectively. The data suggests that this specific combo is not an outlier; it performs as expected for its component tier, with the ranking being a sum of two solid, mid-to-high percentile parts.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor from the 7000 series, built on the Zen 4 architecture using a 5 nm process. It has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which are the figures most relevant to gaming performance. The benchmark results show strong single-thread capability, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3841 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3218. This is crucial for Control, which is an Action Adventure title that often relies on a few heavily loaded threads for game logic and physics.

The processor's multi-threaded performance is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12686. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache provides a large pool for game data, which can help reduce memory latency. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, offering a theoretical bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s. These specifications suggest the 7500F can handle the game's simulation and draw calls without becoming the primary limiting factor, especially at lower resolutions. The data implies that at 1080p, the CPU is capable of sustaining frame rates high enough to let the GPU work to its full potential.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the dominant partner in this pairing. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz. It is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The sheer compute power is evident in its 35.48 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The VRAM capacity and bandwidth are key factors for Control. At 4K resolution with High settings, the game demands significant memory resources, and the 12 GB frame buffer appears sufficient to prevent stutter, as the average FPS of 71.1 indicates. The GPU's performance in synthetic tests, such as a Passmark G3D score of 29995, supports its role as the performance driver in this combo. The data strongly suggests that the GPU is the primary determinant of frame rate in this game, with the CPU playing a supporting role. The 220 W TDP and suggested 550 W PSU are relevant for system builders, but the focus here is on the measured output.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a clear picture of performance across resolutions and settings. All figures are average FPS with no min or max values recorded.

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 214.1 FPS
• Medium: 154.9 FPS
• High: 136.2 FPS
• Ultra: 118.5 FPS

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 162.4 FPS
• Medium: 115.5 FPS
• High: 104.8 FPS
• Ultra: 91.7 FPS

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 110.2 FPS
• Medium: 77.8 FPS
• High: 71.1 FPS
• Ultra: 61.7 FPS

These numbers show a consistent pattern. At 1080p, the system is exceptionally fast, easily exceeding 100 FPS on the highest preset. The jump from Low to Ultra at 1080p costs about 95.6 FPS. At 1440p, the system remains very capable, with Ultra still above 90 FPS. The 4K results are more demanding, with Ultra dipping to 61.7 FPS, which is still playable but shows the GPU's limits. The performance drop from Low to Ultra at 4K is 48.5 FPS, showing that graphical settings have a massive impact on this title.

Resolution Scaling

The data reveals how the system scales across resolutions. Moving from 1080p to 1440p on High settings, the average FPS drops from 136.2 to 104.8, a reduction of 23.1%. Moving from 1440p to 4K on High settings, the FPS drops further from 104.8 to 71.1, a reduction of 32.2%. This pattern becomes more pronounced when looking at the Ultra preset. From 1080p (118.5 FPS) to 1440p (91.7 FPS), there is a 22.6% drop. From 1440p to 4K (61.7 FPS), the drop is 32.7%.

This scaling pattern is a classic sign of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's performance headroom is sufficient to handle the increased pixel count without a proportional drop in frame rate. The fact that the frame rate drops more steeply between 1440p and 4K than between 1080p and 1440p indicates that the GPU is running out of pixel throughput and memory bandwidth. The 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth is being pushed to its limits at 4K. The data implies that this combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, where the CPU can help push frame rates to their maximum potential.

Settings Recommendations

For a 1440p monitor, the Ultra preset at 91.7 FPS is the best choice, offering the highest visual fidelity while maintaining a frame rate well above 60 FPS. The High preset at 104.8 FPS is also excellent if a higher refresh rate is preferred. At 4K, the situation is different. The High preset at 71.1 FPS is the sweet spot, providing a smooth experience with good visual quality. The Medium preset at 77.8 FPS is also viable, but High offers a significant visual boost for a relatively small frame rate cost of 6.7 FPS. The Ultra preset at 61.7 FPS is right at the edge of playability; while it is technically above 60 FPS, it leaves no headroom for demanding scenes. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset at 118.5 FPS is the clear winner, as the system has ample power to run the game at maximum settings with very high frame rates.

FAQ

*Q: Is this CPU/GPU combo better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming in Control?*

A: The data shows it is excellent for both, but it is particularly strong at 1440p. At 1440p Ultra, it achieves 91.7 FPS, which is a great balance of visual quality and performance. At 1080p Ultra, it reaches 118.5 FPS, but the higher resolution offers a better experience without a severe frame rate penalty.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its closest competitor, the Intel Core i7-11850H?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24993, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-11850H's score of 24974. This indicates they are virtually identical in overall processing performance.

Q: What is the performance cost of enabling Ultra settings at 4K?

A: At 4K, the average FPS drops from 71.1 on High to 61.7 on Ultra, a reduction of 9.4 FPS. This is a 13.2% performance penalty for the highest quality preset.

*Q: Does the GPU have enough memory for 4K gaming in Control?*

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. The measured results at 4K High (71.1 FPS) and 4K Ultra (61.7 FPS) suggest that the 12 GB capacity is sufficient to handle the game's textures at this resolution without causing a severe performance collapse.

Q: How much faster is the combo at 1080p Low compared to 4K Ultra?

A: The difference is substantial. The average FPS at 1080p Low is 214.1, while at 4K Ultra it is 61.7. This represents a 152.4 FPS difference, showing that resolution and settings have a massive impact on the final frame rate.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all tested GPUs?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is in the 84th percentile of all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42576. This places it in the top 16% of all graphics cards tested.