Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a measured performance profile in Control that is defined by the GPU's heavy lifting at higher resolutions, while the CPU's solid single-threaded capability ensures high frame rates are attainable at 1080p. The data set provides a clear picture of how this pairing scales across three resolutions and four quality presets, with the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's 16 GB of VRAM and high bandwidth proving sufficient for the game's demands even at 4K Ultra. The benchmark results indicate a system that is well-balanced for this 2019 action-adventure title, though the frame rate deltas between presets reveal where the bottlenecks lie.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and built on a 5 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 3.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz are the key figures for gaming performance, as Control does not appear to be heavily multithreaded in its demands. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth provide adequate data throughput for the game's physics and AI systems. The processor's 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier allow for potential headroom, but the measured data does not indicate that overclocking is necessary to achieve playable frame rates.

In synthetic benchmarks, the 7500F scores 974 in 3DMark single-thread and 3218 in Cinebench R23 single-core, figures that place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 12362, shows balanced scaling from 6 cores. The nearest rivals in average benchmark score include the Intel Core i7-11850H at a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at -0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-13620H at 0.2%, all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the 7500F's compute capability is essentially on par with these alternatives.

For Control specifically, the CPU's role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and process game logic. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 6376 and the max-thread score of 6379 suggest that the processor can handle concurrent workloads without significant degradation. At 1080p Low, where the GPU is less stressed, the average FPS of 228 indicates that the CPU is not a limiting factor at this resolution. The single-thread score of 974 in 3DMark is particularly relevant, as older game engines like the one powering Control often rely on a few fast cores rather than many slower ones. The boost clock of 5.00 GHz ensures that these single-threaded tasks are executed swiftly, which is corroborated by the high frame rates observed at lower resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with the AD103 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It features 8448 shading units, 264 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs, along with 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores. The GPU's base clock is 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, and its memory operates at 1313 MHz, effective 21 Gbps. The 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus provides a bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s, which is critical for texture-heavy scenes in Control at high resolutions. The GPU's FP32 performance of 44.10 TFLOPS and pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s are substantial, and the 285 W TDP is supported by a 600 W suggested PSU.

The GPU's benchmark scores place it in the 76th percentile of all GPUs, with an average score of 31087. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 at a delta of -0.4%, the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q at -0.4%, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX at -1.9%, showing that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is competitive with these older professional and enthusiast cards. In DirectX 12 tests, the Passmark score of 119 and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 indicate strong modern API performance, which Control supports. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 53683 further confirms the GPU's ability to handle the game's rendering pipeline efficiently.

In Control, the GPU's role is paramount, particularly at 4K where the pixel count quadruples from 1080p. The 16 GB VRAM is unlikely to be exhausted even at Ultra settings, given the game's 2019 release date and texture sizes, which allows the GPU to maintain consistent frame times. The memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and shader data are delivered without stutter, a fact supported by the measured minimum FPS values at Medium settings across resolutions. The boost clock of 2610 MHz provides the raw compute needed for the game's particle effects and physics interactions, which are frequent in combat scenarios.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 144 at 1920x1080 to 109 at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 24.3%, and then to 73 at 3840x2160, a further 33.0% decrease from 1440p. This progression indicates that the GPU is the primary bottleneck as resolution increases, with the CPU's performance remaining constant. At Low settings, the drop is more pronounced proportionally: from 228 at 1080p to 172 at 1440p (a 24.6% decline) and then to 116 at 4K (a 32.6% decline from 1440p). At Medium settings, the FPS goes from 162 at 1080p to 122 at 1440p and 83 at 4K, with the 4K figure representing a 32.0% drop from 1440p. Ultra settings show a similar trend: 125 at 1080p, 94 at 1440p, and 64 at 4K, with the 4K to 1440p ratio at 31.9%.

The consistent 30-33% reduction in FPS when moving from 1440p to 4K across all settings is a textbook sign of GPU-bound performance, as the number of pixels quadruples while the frame rate only drops by about a third, indicating that the GPU has enough headroom to partially absorb the increased load. The 1080p to 1440p drops are slightly smaller in percentage terms, around 24-25%, which suggests that at 1080p, the CPU is more involved, but still not fully limiting. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the 228 FPS average is likely near the CPU's maximum output for this game, as increasing the resolution to 1440p Low only reduces the FPS to 172, a smaller absolute drop than at higher settings. This implies that the Ryzen 5 7500F can sustain a high frame rate ceiling, and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER takes over as the limiting component beyond that point.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The average FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings is 64, which is the lowest measured configuration in this data set.

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

A: The Ryzen 5 7500F has an average benchmark score of 24964, with the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F at 25005 (-0.2% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13620H at 24911 (0.2% delta), indicating near-identical performance.

Q: Does the GPU have enough VRAM for Control at high resolutions?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for Control's texture data at 4K.

Q: What is the FPS difference between Low and Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings yield an average of 172 FPS, while Ultra settings yield 94 FPS, a difference of 78 FPS.

Q: Is the system CPU-bound or GPU-bound at 1080p?

A: At 1920x1080 Low settings, the average FPS is 228, which is high enough to suggest the CPU is nearing its limit, but the game is still playable with headroom for higher settings.

Q: What are the minimum FPS values at Medium settings?

A: At 4K Medium, the minimum FPS is 70; at 1440p Medium, it is 104; and at 1080p Medium, it is 137.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets, with average FPS values recorded for all configurations. At 1920x1080, Low settings produce the highest average at 228 FPS, followed by Medium at 162 FPS, High at 144 FPS, and Ultra at 125 FPS. The Medium preset also has recorded min and max values of 137 and 186 FPS, respectively, indicating a stable frame delivery with a 49 FPS range. At 2560x1440, the averages are 172 FPS for Low, 122 FPS for Medium, 109 FPS for High, and 94 FPS for Ultra. The Medium preset at 1440p shows a min of 104 FPS and a max of 141 FPS, a range of 37 FPS. At 3840x2160, Low settings average 116 FPS, Medium averages 83 FPS, High averages 73 FPS, and Ultra averages 64 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K has a min of 70 FPS and a max of 95 FPS, with a 25 FPS range.

The data shows a consistent pattern: as resolution increases, the absolute FPS drops, but the relative difference between Low and Ultra narrows. At 1080p, Ultra is 45.2% slower than Low (125 vs 228). At 1440p, Ultra is 45.3% slower than Low (94 vs 172). At 4K, Ultra is 44.8% slower than Low (64 vs 116). This consistency suggests that the GPU's scaling with settings is uniform across resolutions, with no unexpected bottlenecks. The min FPS values at Medium settings across all resolutions—137 at 1080p, 104 at 1440p, and 70 at 4K—show that even at the highest resolution, the frame rate does not drop below 70 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The max FPS values, 186 at 1080p, 141 at 1440p, and 95 at 4K, indicate that the system can push higher frame rates in less demanding scenes, but the averages are representative of the overall experience.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for this combination. At 1080p Medium, the average of 162 FPS is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on gaming monitors, and the min FPS of 137 ensures no drops below the 144 FPS threshold. At 1440p Medium, the average of 122 FPS is suitable for high-refresh-rate displays, with a min of 104 FPS that remains comfortably above 60 FPS. At 4K Medium, the average of 83 FPS and min of 70 FPS provide a smooth experience on 60 Hz displays, with headroom for VRR if available. The High preset, while offering better visual fidelity, drops the average to 73 FPS at 4K, which is still playable but closer to the 60 FPS line. Ultra settings at 4K, with an average of 64 FPS, are playable but leave little margin for demanding scenes, as the min FPS is not recorded but the average is near the 60 FPS threshold.

For players prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Low settings at 1440p deliver 172 FPS, which is excessive for most displays but useful for competitive play. However, the Medium preset at 1440p is the sweet spot, as it provides a 122 FPS average with a 104 FPS minimum, ensuring consistent performance. At 1080p, Medium's 162 FPS average is the best choice for esports-style play, as the difference between Medium and High (144 FPS) is noticeable visually but not worth the 18 FPS loss. The Ultra preset, with 125 FPS at 1080p and 94 FPS at 1440p, is for those who want maximum visual quality and have a display that can match the frame rates, but the data suggests that Medium provides a more stable experience across all resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination ranks 443rd out of 3720 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 11.9% of all configurations. This ranking is a strong indicator of the pairing's overall capability, as it outperforms the vast majority of systems tested in this game. The CPU's 77th percentile ranking and the GPU's 76th percentile ranking, based on their respective benchmark averages, align with the combo's in-game position, suggesting that both components are performing near their expected levels. The combo's rank of 443 out of 3720 is notably high, given that Control is a demanding title, and it reflects the balance between the 7500F's fast single-threaded performance and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's raw rasterization power.

Compared to the nearest rival CPUs, the 7500F's performance is nearly identical to the Intel Core i7-11850H and the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with deltas of 0.1% and -0.2%, respectively. This means that swapping the CPU for one of these alternatives would likely result in a negligible change in frame rates, as the GPU would remain the limiting factor in most scenarios. The GPU's nearest rivals, including the NVIDIA TITAN RTX at a -1.9% delta, are all older cards, which suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a modern choice that holds its own against previous generation flagships. The combo's ranking in the top 12% of all tested systems indicates that it is a high-end configuration for Control, capable of delivering playable frame rates at 4K Ultra and excellent performance at lower resolutions. The data confirms that this pairing is well-suited for the game, with no weak links in the chain.