Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K in Control reveal a system that scales predictably with resolution, but the shape of that scaling curve tells a clear story about where the bottleneck lies. At 1080p with Low settings, the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination produces 208.4 FPS, which is an extraordinary figure for a game of this visual complexity. Moving to 1440p Low drops that to 156.7 FPS, a reduction of roughly 25%, and 4K Low further reduces it to 108.7 FPS. The fact that the GPU can still push past 100 FPS at 4K on Low settings underscores the raw throughput of the RTX 5070, which occupies the 83rd percentile among all GPUs.

The more interesting data emerges when examining the gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution. At 1080p, the spread from Low (208.4 FPS) to Ultra (112.5 FPS) is 95.9 FPS, indicating that the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU even under the heaviest settings. At 1440p, that spread narrows to 70.1 FPS (156.7 down to 86.6), and at 4K it compresses further to 52.6 FPS (108.7 down to 56.1). This progressive tightening of the performance envelope as resolution increases is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload emerging at higher pixel counts. At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7500F — which sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs and delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22799 — is clearly capable of keeping the RTX 5070 fed, but the data suggests that even this strong processor begins to matter less as pixel count climbs.

The 4K Ultra result of 56.1 FPS is particularly telling. It is the only measured configuration that dips below 60 FPS, and it does so despite the GPU's impressive specifications: 6144 shading units, 48 RT cores, and a boost clock of 2512 MHz. This indicates that Control's Ultra preset at 4K is a demanding stress test that pushes the RTX 5070 near its limits. The transition from High to Ultra at 4K costs 9 FPS (65.1 down to 56.1), which is a smaller absolute drop than the 1440p High-to-Ultra transition (102.4 down to 86.6, a 15.8 FPS loss). The data implies diminishing returns on Ultra settings at 4K, where the GPU is already working at maximum capacity.

FAQ

*Q: Can this system run Control at 4K with playable frame rates?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High settings, the average FPS is 65.1, which is comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold. However, 4K Ultra drops to 56.1 FPS, so players seeking smoother motion should prefer High or Medium at 4K.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 compare to its nearest GPU rivals in aggregate benchmarks?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 41687. It sits 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41610) and 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 (41441). It trails the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 0.5% (41897) and the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 0.7% (41991).

Q: What is the difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1080p?

A: The gap is substantial. Low settings yield 208.4 FPS, while Ultra produces 112.5 FPS. This 95.9 FPS difference represents the full cost of Control's visual fidelity features at 1080p.

Q: Is the CPU a limiting factor in this game?

A: At 1080p, the Ryzen 5 7500F shows no signs of bottlenecking, as even Ultra settings exceed 112 FPS. The CPU's aggregate benchmark score of 24993 places it 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (25057) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (24897), confirming its strong mid-range positioning.

Q: What is the best resolution for competitive play?

A: For maximum frame rates, 1080p Low delivers 208.4 FPS. Even 1440p Low maintains 156.7 FPS, which is ample for fast-paced action. The RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory appears sufficient across all tested resolutions.

Q: How does the RTX 5070's memory bandwidth affect 4K performance?

A: The GPU's 672.0 GB/s bandwidth and 192-bit bus width support the 4K results well. The 108.7 FPS at 4K Low and 65.1 FPS at 4K High suggest that memory throughput is not a bottleneck, as the frame rate scales consistently with settings rather than collapsing at higher resolutions.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is the dominant component in this pairing, and the measured FPS data confirms that its role expands as resolution increases. The GPU's specifications are formidable: a boost clock of 2512 MHz, 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. Its 12 GB of GDDR7 memory operates at 1750 MHz with a 28 Gbps effective rate, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit bus. These numbers directly correlate with the observed performance: at 1080p, the GPU is rarely the limiting factor, but at 4K Ultra, the 56.1 FPS result reflects the sheer pixel throughput required.

The RTX 5070's ray tracing capabilities, provided by 48 RT cores, are relevant to Control's implementation of real-time ray tracing, though the measured FPS data does not isolate RT on/off scenarios. However, the fact that the GPU's PassMark G3D score is 29137 and its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score is 5077 indicates strong raw performance that carries over to this title. The GPU's 83rd percentile ranking among all GPUs places it in the upper echelon, but its nearest rivals in aggregate scoring — the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (41610), NVIDIA Tesla M40 (41897), and AMD Radeon Pro 580X (41991) — are all within 0.7% of its average score of 41687. This suggests that while the RTX 5070 is a top-tier performer, the measured FPS in Control is more dependent on the game's specific optimization than on raw benchmark superiority.

The VRAM allocation of 12 GB is worth noting for Control's texture-heavy environments. At 4K Ultra, the game demands significant memory, and the fact that the system maintains playable frame rates across all settings suggests that 12 GB is adequate for this title. The memory clock of 1750 MHz and effective 28 Gbps rate provide the bandwidth needed for high-resolution textures without causing a performance cliff, as evidenced by the smooth scaling from Low to Ultra at each resolution.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data offers clear guidance for optimizing the experience in Control. At 4K, High settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance, with 65.1 FPS being the only configuration above 60 FPS that still delivers substantial visual fidelity. Ultra at 4K drops to 56.1 FPS, which is a noticeable compromise for marginal visual gains. Medium at 4K (78.7 FPS) is a viable alternative for players who prefer higher frame rates over maximum effects.

At 1440p, the recommendation shifts toward High settings (102.4 FPS), which offers a smooth experience while retaining most of the game's visual features. The gap between Medium (111.1 FPS) and High (102.4 FPS) is only 8.7 FPS, making High the clear choice for most players. Ultra at 1440p (86.6 FPS) remains playable but provides diminishing returns over High. For 1080p, Ultra at 112.5 FPS is the recommended preset, as it delivers excellent visual quality without sacrificing the high refresh rate experience. Players with 144 Hz or higher monitors may prefer High (132.1 FPS) or even Medium (148.2 FPS) to maximize smoothness.

The data suggests that Low settings are only necessary for extreme frame rate targets, such as 208.4 FPS at 1080p, which would benefit competitive play but at the cost of visual immersion. The RTX 5070's 12 GB VRAM and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth ensure that even High settings at 4K do not introduce stuttering or texture pop-in, based on the stable average FPS figures.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete measured FPS dataset for Control with the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 is as follows:

1920x1080:

• Low: 208.4 FPS
• Medium: 148.2 FPS
• High: 132.1 FPS
• Ultra: 112.5 FPS

2560x1440:

• Low: 156.7 FPS
• Medium: 111.1 FPS
• High: 102.4 FPS
• Ultra: 86.6 FPS

3840x2160:

• Low: 108.7 FPS
• Medium: 78.7 FPS
• High: 65.1 FPS
• Ultra: 56.1 FPS

Analyzing the scaling patterns, 1080p to 1440p at Low settings costs 51.7 FPS (208.4 to 156.7), while the same resolution jump at Ultra costs 25.9 FPS (112.5 to 86.6). This inverts the typical expectation: the absolute FPS loss is larger at lower settings because the starting frame rate is higher, but the percentage loss is more consistent. At 1440p to 4K, Low loses 48 FPS (156.7 to 108.7), Medium loses 32.4 FPS (111.1 to 78.7), High loses 37.3 FPS (102.4 to 65.1), and Ultra loses 30.5 FPS (86.6 to 56.1). The Ultra transition shows the smallest absolute loss, suggesting that at 4K, the GPU is already operating near its efficiency limit where additional resolution scaling has a muted impact.

The CPU's role is evident in the 1080p numbers. With a boost clock of 5.00 GHz and 6 cores/12 threads based on Zen 4 architecture, the Ryzen 5 7500F delivers the single-thread performance needed to drive 208.4 FPS at Low settings. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3841 and Geekbench single-core score of 2759 confirm strong per-core performance. The CPU's 82nd percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 24993 — which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11850H (24974) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX (24897) — position it as a capable partner for the RTX 5070, though the GPU increasingly becomes the determining factor as resolution climbs. The overall combo rank of 321 out of 1636 tested combinations places this pairing in the top 20% of all tested configurations for Control, a strong result for a mid-range processor paired with a high-end graphics card.