Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control with the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling as resolution increases. At 1080p, the combo delivers 193 FPS on Low settings, which drops to 146 FPS at 1440p and further to 98 FPS at 4K. This represents a 49.2% reduction from 1080p to 4K on Low settings, indicating that the graphics card becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions.

The scaling behavior is consistent across all settings presets. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 122 FPS at 1080p to 92 FPS at 1440p (a 24.6% drop), then to 62 FPS at 4K (a 32.6% drop from 1440p). The Medium preset shows similar proportions: 137 FPS at 1080p, 104 FPS at 1440p, and 70 FPS at 4K. Ultra settings demonstrate the steepest curve, starting at 106 FPS at 1080p, declining to 80 FPS at 1440p, and reaching 54 FPS at 4K.

These figures suggest that the RTX 4070's rendering pipeline is the bottleneck at 4K, particularly with higher graphical presets. The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for 1080p and 1440p workloads, but the 4K Ultra result of 54 FPS indicates the GPU is approaching its limits. The CPU's 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.30 GHz provide ample headroom, as evidenced by the relatively small performance degradation from 1080p to 1440p compared to the larger drop from 1440p to 4K.

The frame time consistency also degrades with resolution. At Medium settings, the minimum-to-maximum FPS spread widens from 116-157 at 1080p to 88-119 at 1440p, and finally 59-80 at 4K. This increasing variance at higher resolutions reinforces the GPU-bound nature of the workload, as the RTX 4070's shading units and tensor cores struggle to maintain consistent output as pixel count grows.

FAQ

Q: What is the expected average FPS at 1440p with High settings in Control?

A: The measured data shows an average of 92 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings. This provides a smooth experience for most display configurations, with no minimum FPS recorded below 88 FPS at Medium settings for the same resolution.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Control?

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K with High settings, the average FPS is 62, which is playable. However, at Ultra settings, the average drops to 54 FPS. For a more comfortable margin, the Medium preset at 4K delivers 70 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in general benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 7600X has an average benchmark score of 27,636. This places it 0.2% ahead of both the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and Intel Core i5-12600K (both at 27,578), and 0.3% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE (27,712). It also edges out the AMD Ryzen 7 5800 by 0.4% (27,535).

Q: What is the GPU's performance percentile relative to all tested graphics cards?

A: The RTX 4070 sits in the 81st percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37,648. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37,628 (0.1% behind), while the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 is 0.4% behind at 37,507.

Q: Does the CPU bottleneck the GPU at 1080p?

A: The data does not indicate a significant CPU bottleneck. At 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 193 FPS average, which is well above typical 144Hz monitor refresh rates. The CPU's single-thread performance (3DMark single-thread score of 1,060) and multi-thread capabilities (Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,236) appear sufficient for this game.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the GPU have, and how does it affect 4K performance?

A: The RTX 4070 features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. At 4K, the 54-98 FPS range across settings suggests this bandwidth is adequate but not excessive; the lower FPS at Ultra settings (54 FPS) aligns with the GPU's memory subsystem being a contributing factor alongside compute throughput.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 plays a central role in Control's performance across all tested configurations. Its Ada Lovelace architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, includes 5,888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. The GPU's base clock of 1920 MHz and boost clock of 2475 MHz provide the computational foundation for the frame rates observed.

The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates at an effective speed of 21 Gbps, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth across a 192-bit interface. This memory configuration is adequate for Control's demands at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K Ultra settings (54 FPS average), the bandwidth and capacity appear to be near their limits. The GPU's 46 ray tracing cores and 184 tensor cores are present but their specific impact on Control's non-ray-traced rendering cannot be isolated from the measured data.

The GPU's compute capabilities, rated at 29.15 TFLOPS for FP32 operations, translate into the observed scaling patterns. At 1080p Low, the 193 FPS result shows the GPU can handle the reduced pixel workload with significant headroom. However, as resolution increases, the pixel fill rate (158.4 GPixel/s) and texture rate (455.4 GTexel/s) become more limiting, explaining the 49.2% drop from 1080p Low to 4K Low.

The RTX 4070's 200 W TDP and dual-slot design with a single 16-pin power connector suggest it is a power-efficient solution for this workload, though the FACT PACK does not provide direct power consumption measurements during gaming. The GPU's production status is listed as end-of-life, and its successor is the GeForce 50 series, but this does not affect its current performance in Control.

How This Combo Ranks

In Control, the combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 ranks 904th out of 3,720 tested combinations. This places it in the top 24.3% of all combos in the database for this specific game. The rank reflects the measured FPS data across all resolution and settings combinations, not just the highest settings.

The CPU's general benchmark percentile of 79th among all CPUs and the GPU's 81st percentile among all GPUs suggest that this pairing is well-balanced, with neither component significantly outclassing the other. The combo's rank in Control (904 of 3,720) is lower than what the individual component percentiles might imply, indicating that Control's specific engine and rendering characteristics may not fully utilize the hardware's potential compared to other games.

The measured FPS data confirms that this combo is more competitive at lower resolutions. At 1080p, the average FPS across all settings ranges from 106 to 193, which would likely place the combo higher relative to other configurations. At 4K, the range of 54 to 98 FPS suggests the combo's rank is dragged down by the GPU's limitations at higher pixel counts.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions (1920x1080, 2560x1440, 3840x2160) and four settings presets (Low, Medium, High, Ultra). At 1080p, the results are as follows: Low settings produce 193 FPS average, Medium produces 137 FPS (with a minimum of 116 and maximum of 157), High produces 122 FPS, and Ultra produces 106 FPS. The 1080p results show a 45.1% difference between Low and Ultra, indicating that the settings preset has a substantial impact on performance at this resolution.

At 1440p, the averages are 146 FPS for Low, 104 FPS for Medium (minimum 88, maximum 119), 92 FPS for High, and 80 FPS for Ultra. The spread between Low and Ultra at 1440p is 45.2%, nearly identical to the 1080p spread, suggesting that the relative cost of each settings tier is consistent regardless of resolution.

At 4K, the averages are 98 FPS for Low, 70 FPS for Medium (minimum 59, maximum 80), 62 FPS for High, and 54 FPS for Ultra. The Low-to-Ultra spread at 4K is 44.9%, again consistent with the other resolutions. However, the absolute FPS values at 4K are significantly lower, with Ultra dipping below the 60 FPS threshold that many users consider the minimum for smooth gameplay.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows that the 4K minimum of 59 FPS is just barely above the 60 FPS target, while the 1440p minimum of 88 FPS and 1080p minimum of 116 FPS provide comfortable margins. This suggests that users seeking a locked 60 FPS experience should consider Medium settings at 4K or higher settings at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p displays, all settings presets deliver playable performance, with even Ultra settings maintaining an average of 106 FPS. However, for users with 144Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, the Low preset at 193 FPS or Medium at 137 FPS would be more appropriate to fully utilize the display's capabilities.

At 1440p, the High preset with an average of 92 FPS offers the best balance of visual quality and performance for most users. The Ultra preset at 80 FPS is also viable for those prioritizing visual fidelity over frame rate, while the Medium preset at 104 FPS provides a good margin above 60 FPS with a minimum of 88 FPS.

For 4K displays, the Medium preset at 70 FPS average (minimum 59 FPS) is the recommended choice for maintaining a playable experience. The High preset at 62 FPS average is borderline, with the risk of drops below 60 FPS in demanding scenes. The Ultra preset at 54 FPS average is only suitable for users who prioritize visual quality over smoothness and can tolerate sub-60 FPS gameplay.

The data shows that the Low preset at 4K (98 FPS) provides the highest frame rate but sacrifices significant visual quality. Given that the Medium preset at 4K delivers 70 FPS average with a minimum of 59 FPS, it represents the best compromise between visual fidelity and performance for 4K gaming with this combo. At 1440p, the High preset is the sweet spot, offering 92 FPS average while maintaining visual quality. For 1080p, the High preset at 122 FPS is recommended for balanced performance, with the Low preset available for users seeking maximum frame rates.