Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 delivers a playable but demanding 1080p experience in Control, with performance that scales predictably with settings. At 4K, the combination falls below the 60 FPS threshold at every preset, highlighting a significant GPU limitation. The data indicates this is a pairing where a modern, high-core-count CPU is held back by an aging mid-range graphics card, making resolution and settings the primary levers for playability.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU/GPU combo in Control?*

A: Based on the measured FPS data, 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo consistently achieves playable frame rates. At 1080p, average FPS ranges from 50.6 on Ultra to 98.7 on Low, while at 2560x1440 and 3840x2160, the average FPS drops below 71.8 and 49.2 respectively, making 1080p the clear target for a smooth experience.

Q: How does the GTX 1070's performance compare to its closest rivals?

A: The GTX 1070's average benchmark score is 12331, which places it in the 51st percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro K4200, scores 12241, a delta of 0.7% faster. Conversely, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scores 12504, which is 1.4% faster than the GTX 1070, showing the 1070 is positioned at the edge of its performance class.

Q: Is the Ryzen 5 7600X a bottleneck for the GTX 1070 in this game?

A: The CPU's performance data suggests it is not the limiting factor. The Ryzen 5 7600X scores 24128 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3406 in single-core, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The significant FPS drops when moving from 1080p to higher resolutions indicate the GPU becomes the bottleneck, not the CPU.

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

A: The difference is substantial. At 1920x1080, the Low preset yields an average of 98.7 FPS, while the Ultra preset drops to 50.6 FPS. This represents a 48.1 FPS difference, meaning the Ultra preset nearly halves the frame rate compared to Low.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations?

A: The combo ranks 1377 out of 1636 total combos tested for Control. This places it in the lower percentile of systems, indicating that while it can run the game, it does not offer top-tier performance relative to other hardware pairings in the benchmark database.

*Q: Does the GTX 1070 support modern graphics APIs used by Control?*

A: The GPU supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means it is fully capable of running Control, which can utilize DirectX 12 features, though the benchmark data shows performance is still limited by the hardware's raw compute power.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is the decisive component in this pairing. Its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a memory bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. While this is sufficient for 1080p, the data shows it struggles with higher resolutions. The GPU's base clock is 1506 MHz, boosting to 1683 MHz, and it offers 1920 shading units. This configuration delivers a pixel rate of 107.7 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, with 6.463 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power.

The benchmark results clearly show the GPU hitting its limits. At 4K, the High preset only manages 33.6 FPS, and the Ultra preset falls to 24.8 FPS. This is a classic sign of a GPU that is overburdened by pixel count and shader complexity. The GTX 1070's average benchmark score of 12331 places it in the 51st percentile, and its nearest rivals include the Quadro K4200 and GTX 880M, confirming its mid-range status. The data suggests that while the GPU is capable of running Control at 1080p, its architecture from the Pascal generation is not well-suited for the game's demands at higher resolutions, where the fill rate and memory bandwidth become critical.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 7600X serves as a high-performance foundation that is largely underutilized in this scenario. With 6 cores and 12 threads, it has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. Its Zen 4 architecture on a 5 nm process provides a strong single-threaded and multi-threaded capability. The CPU scores 3406 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 24128 in multi-core, ranking in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. This data indicates the CPU has ample headroom to feed the GPU in Control.

The measured FPS data supports this analysis. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 98.7 FPS, but at 4K Low, it drops to 49.2 FPS. If the CPU were the bottleneck, we would expect the frame rates to remain more consistent across resolutions. Instead, the steep decline at higher resolutions points to the GTX 1070 as the limiting factor. The CPU's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and DDR5 memory support (with 83.2 GB/s bandwidth) ensure that it is not stalling on data delivery. This pairing shows a clear imbalance: the Ryzen 5 7600X is a future-proof component, while the GTX 1070 is the anchor on overall system performance in Control.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database for Control, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 ranks 1377 out of 1636 total tested combos. This places it in the bottom 16% of all systems tested, indicating a performance level that is below average for the game. This low ranking is primarily attributable to the GPU's performance, as the CPU is in the top 17% of all processors.

Comparing the components' standings provides context. The CPU has an average benchmark score of 26272, with rival chips like the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X scoring 26214 (a 0.2% difference). In contrast, the GPU's average score is 12331, with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER scoring 12504 (1.4% faster). The GPU's percentile ranking of 51 is significantly lower than the CPU's 83, reinforcing the idea that the graphics card is the weak link. The combo's overall rank of 1377 suggests that for Control, there are 259 other combinations that deliver better performance, which is a substantial number given the game's moderate hardware demands.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS data reveals a predictable and dramatic decline as resolution increases from 1080p to 4K. At 1080p High, the combo averages 62.6 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 High, the average drops to 48.9 FPS, a 21.9% decrease. At 3840x2160 High, the average falls to 33.6 FPS, which is a 46.3% decrease from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern is a clear indicator of GPU limitation.

The scaling behavior is consistent across all settings presets. At Low settings, the FPS drops from 98.7 at 1080p to 71.8 at 1440p, and then to 49.2 at 4K. At Ultra, the drop is from 50.6 to 42.4 to 24.8. The fact that the FPS does not remain stable or drop only slightly when the resolution increases confirms that the rendering pipeline is saturated. The GPU's 256.3 GB/s memory bandwidth and 6.463 TFLOPS of compute power are insufficient to maintain frame rates as the pixel count quadruples from 1080p to 4K. The data shows that the GTX 1070 is a 1080p-class card for this title, with any higher resolution requiring a significant reduction in settings to remain playable.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the Low preset achieves an average of 98.7 FPS, which is the highest score recorded for this combo. The Medium preset drops to 70.6 FPS, High to 62.6 FPS, and Ultra to 50.6 FPS. These are all playable frame rates for a single-player action-adventure game.

At 2560x1440, the performance drops noticeably. The Low preset averages 71.8 FPS, which is still smooth, but the Medium preset falls to 49.8 FPS, High to 48.9 FPS, and Ultra to 42.4 FPS. At this resolution, the combo begins to struggle to maintain 60 FPS, with only the Low preset crossing that threshold.

At 3840x2160, the results are marginal. The Low preset averages 49.2 FPS, Medium drops to 36.8 FPS, High to 33.6 FPS, and Ultra to 24.8 FPS. None of these results are near 60 FPS, and the Ultra preset is effectively unplayable. The data shows a consistent pattern: the GTX 1070 has enough power for 1080p gaming but is overwhelmed by the demands of 4K rendering in Control.

Settings Recommendations

For this combination of AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, the data strongly recommends the 1920x1080 resolution with the High preset as the best balance of visual quality and performance. The High preset at 1080p averages 62.6 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS target for a smooth experience and provides a significant visual upgrade over the Medium preset (70.6 FPS) or Low preset (98.7 FPS). The jump from High to Ultra at 1080p costs 12 FPS (from 62.6 to 50.6), which is a 19.2% drop for what is often a marginal visual improvement in shadow and reflection quality.

At 2560x1440, the Low preset is the only option that maintains playability, averaging 71.8 FPS. However, the visual compromise is substantial. The Medium preset at 1440p averages 49.8 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS threshold but may be acceptable for some players. At 3840x2160, there is no preset that provides a consistently smooth experience; even the Low preset only reaches 49.2 FPS. The data indicates that users should either stick to 1080p High for the best experience or be prepared to accept frame rates in the 30-50 FPS range at higher resolutions. The Ultra preset is not recommended at any resolution due to the significant FPS penalty, particularly at 4K where it only achieves 24.8 FPS.