Control

# How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER lands at rank 303 out of 2888 tested combos in Control. That places this configuration in the top 10.5% of all combinations evaluated, a strong showing for a 6-core CPU paired with a 16 GB GPU. The combination outperforms the vast majority of systems in the database, though it sits well behind the top-tier configurations that dominate the upper echelons of the ranking.

Benchmark results indicate that this combo delivers consistently high frame rates across all tested settings and resolutions. The rank reflects the balance between the CPU's single-thread performance and the GPU's raw throughput, both of which are essential for Control's physics-heavy combat sequences and destructible environments. With an average benchmark score of 44573 for the CPU and 31087 for the GPU, neither component is dramatically holding the other back, which is reflected in the solid overall ranking.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using TSMC's 5 nm process, with a die size of 379 mm² and 45,900 million transistors. Its 16 GB of GDDR6X memory operates across a 256-bit bus, delivering 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU's base clock runs at 2340 MHz with a boost clock of 2610 MHz, while memory clocks at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 250.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 689.0 GTexel/s, with FP32 performance rated at 44.10 TFLOPS.

In Control, the GPU's role is pivotal. The game's particle effects, dynamic lighting, and physics-based interactions place heavy demands on both shading units and memory bandwidth. With 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER handles these workloads efficiently. The 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced reflections and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data in this pack does not include ray tracing specific results.

The GPU achieves a percentile rank of 76 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31087. Its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (scoring 31206, 0.4% higher), the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31220, 0.4% higher), the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31532, 1.4% higher), and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31676, 1.9% higher). These deltas are small, indicating that the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER performs competitively with these workstation-class cards in general compute tests, though in gaming-specific workloads like Control, its architecture advantages become more apparent.

The 16 GB VRAM capacity is notable for Control, which can be memory-hungry at higher resolutions. At 4K Ultra settings, the game appears to fit within this allocation, as the measured frame rates remain playable. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 672.3 GB/s ensures that texture streaming and asset loading do not become bottlenecks in the game's shifting environments.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers 144 FPS average. Moving to 1440p High drops this to 109 FPS, a reduction of 35 FPS or roughly 24%. At 4K High, the average falls to 73 FPS, which is 71 FPS lower than 1080p High – a 49% decrease from the 1080p baseline.

Low settings show an even more dramatic scaling curve. At 1080p Low, the system produces 228 FPS average. At 1440p Low, this drops to 172 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 116 FPS. The 4K Low result is 112 FPS lower than 1080p Low, representing a 49% reduction. This consistent percentage drop across settings suggests that resolution scaling is primarily GPU-bound, as the CPU's workload remains relatively constant while pixel throughput demands increase quadratically.

Medium settings provide the most complete dataset, with min and max FPS values recorded. At 1080p Medium, the average is 162 FPS with a minimum of 137 FPS and maximum of 186 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 122 FPS (min 104, max 141), and at 4K Medium, the average falls to 83 FPS (min 70, max 95). The minimum frame rates at each resolution are notably stable, with the 4K Medium minimum of 70 FPS indicating that the combo maintains playable performance even in demanding scenes.

Ultra settings show the steepest degradation. From 125 FPS at 1080p Ultra to 94 FPS at 1440p Ultra, and finally 64 FPS at 4K Ultra. The 4K Ultra result is the only sub-70 FPS average in the entire measured set, suggesting that this is the point where the GPU's limits become apparent. The scaling from 1440p Ultra to 4K Ultra represents a 30 FPS drop, or approximately 32% reduction.

These results indicate that at 1080p and 1440p, the combo is well-balanced, with the CPU capable of feeding the GPU sufficient frames. At 4K, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, as evidenced by the larger frame rate drops relative to resolution increases. The 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K at both High and Low settings is consistent with pixel count scaling (4K has 4x the pixels of 1080p, but the frame rate does not drop by 75%, indicating some degree of CPU involvement or memory bandwidth headroom).

Settings Recommendations

The measured rows provide clear guidance on optimal settings for this combo. For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, 4K Ultra delivers 64 FPS average, which is playable but leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The 4K Medium configuration, with its 83 FPS average and 70 FPS minimum, offers a more comfortable margin while maintaining visual quality.

At 1440p, the choice between High and Ultra is straightforward. Ultra delivers 94 FPS average, while High provides 109 FPS. The 15 FPS difference between these settings is modest, and players with high refresh rate monitors (144Hz or higher) will benefit from the additional frames at High settings. However, for those prioritizing visual fidelity, Ultra's 94 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold.

The 1080p results show that this combo is overkill for most displays at this resolution. Even Ultra settings produce 125 FPS average, while High reaches 144 FPS. Medium settings at 162 FPS and Low at 228 FPS are far beyond what most monitors can display. For competitive play, Low settings at 1080p would maximize frame rates, but the visual compromise may not be worth it given the already high performance at higher settings.

The data suggests that Medium settings provide the best balance of visual quality and performance across all resolutions. The 4K Medium result of 83 FPS with a 70 FPS minimum is particularly notable, as it offers a significant improvement over Ultra's 64 FPS while maintaining the game's atmospheric rendering. At 1440p Medium, the 122 FPS average with 104 FPS minimum is smooth on high refresh rate displays. The 1080p Medium result of 162 FPS (min 137) is more than sufficient for any current display technology.

For players who prioritize frame rate consistency, the min FPS data shows that Medium settings provide the tightest performance envelope. The 4K Medium min of 70 FPS is only 13 FPS below its average, indicating stable performance. In contrast, the Ultra settings, while delivering higher averages, may exhibit more variance in demanding scenes, as evidenced by the lack of min FPS data for those configurations.

FAQ

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings in Control?

A: The combo delivers 64 FPS average at 4K Ultra, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. However, this is the lowest average in the measured set, and players seeking more headroom should consider dropping to High or Medium settings.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between 1080p and 1440p at High settings?

A: At 1080p High, the system produces 144 FPS average. At 1440p High, the average drops to 109 FPS, a difference of 35 FPS. This represents a 24% reduction in frame rate when moving from 1080p to 1440p.

Q: Does the Ryzen 5 7500X3D bottleneck the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER in this game?

A: Benchmark results indicate no significant bottleneck. The CPU's passmark single-thread score of 3494 and multithread score of 25047 are sufficient to keep the GPU well-fed, as evidenced by the high frame rates across all resolutions. The 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs supports this assessment.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The lowest minimum FPS recorded is 70 FPS at 4K Medium settings. This is above the 60 FPS threshold, indicating that the combo maintains playable frame rates even in demanding scenes at the highest resolution tested.

Q: How does the GPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER scores 31087 on average, which is slightly below the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 (31206, 0.4% higher) and NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q (31220, 0.4% higher), and further behind the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell (31532, 1.4% higher) and NVIDIA TITAN RTX (31676, 1.9% higher). These deltas are minimal, showing competitive performance.

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

A: Yes, the measured 4K results indicate that 16 GB of GDDR6X memory is sufficient. The combo achieves 73 FPS at 4K High and 64 FPS at 4K Ultra, with no evidence of texture streaming issues or memory-related frame drops.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D is a 6-core, 12-thread processor based on the Zen 4 (Raphael) architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 4.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, with a TDP of 65 W. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is notable for gaming workloads that benefit from large cache pools.

In Control, the CPU's role is significant due to the game's physics simulation and AI processing. The 96 MB L3 cache is particularly beneficial for the game's object interaction and environmental destruction mechanics, which require rapid access to frequently used data. The CPU's passmark scores reflect its capabilities: 70774 in integer math, 43594 in floating point math, and 25047 in multithreaded performance. The single-thread score of 3494 is strong, indicating that the processor can handle the game's primary thread efficiently.

The CPU achieves a percentile rank of 89 among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44573. Its nearest rivals show extremely tight performance deltas: the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H scores 44466 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-13950HX scores 44342 (0.5% lower), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 scores 44309 (0.6% lower), and the Intel Core i5-14600 scores 44889 (0.7% higher). These sub-1% differences indicate that the 7500X3D is positioned in a highly competitive performance tier.

The CPU's memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, along with ECC memory support. It also includes integrated Radeon Graphics, though the discrete RTX 4070 Ti SUPER handles all rendering duties in this configuration. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes provides ample bandwidth for the GPU and storage devices.

The 7500X3D's boost clock of 4.50 GHz is modest compared to higher-clocked rivals, but the large L3 cache compensates in gaming scenarios. The measured FPS data supports this: at 1080p Low settings, the combo produces 228 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's maximum frame output capability. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 125 FPS result indicates that the CPU is not the limiting factor, as the GPU's workload increases with settings while the CPU's work remains relatively constant.

The CPU's 65 W TDP is efficient for a gaming processor, and its 5 nm process node contributes to low power consumption without sacrificing performance. The passmark data compression score of 271649 and data encryption score of 15797 show strong general-purpose performance, while the extended instructions score of 20455 indicates solid SIMD throughput. These characteristics make the 7500X3D a well-rounded choice for Control, where both single-threaded game logic and multi-threaded physics calculations are utilized.