Control

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT pairing delivers a highly capable Control experience, but the data indicates that the optimal settings depend heavily on your target resolution. At 1080p, the combination is powerful enough to push beyond 100 FPS on High settings, while 4K requires a compromise on visual fidelity to maintain playable frame rates.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS data shows a clear hierarchy across resolutions. At 1920x1080, the High preset provides the best balance, delivering an average of 101.4 FPS. This is a significant jump from the 90.4 FPS seen at Ultra, while the visual difference between High and Ultra in this title is often marginal. The Medium preset at 1080p yields 114.1 FPS, but High offers a better return on visual investment for the 12.7 FPS cost. Low at 1080p hits 159.2 FPS, but this is unnecessary for most displays and sacrifices too much graphical quality.

At 2560x1440, the High preset remains the sweet spot with an average of 79.8 FPS. This falls comfortably within the range for smooth gameplay on high refresh rate monitors. The Medium preset at 87.9 FPS is viable if you prefer extra headroom, but High’s 79.8 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold. Ultra at 1440p drops to 67.4 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes.

For 3840x2160, the situation changes. The Low preset, with an average of 80.6 FPS, is the only way to achieve a consistently smooth experience at 4K. High at 4K drops to 50.2 FPS, which is below the ideal for fast-paced action, and Ultra falls to 47.4 FPS. The data suggests that for 4K, prioritizing frame rate over settings is the correct approach, as even Medium at 57.2 FPS is a compromise.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the primary driver of performance in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus provides 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is ample for the textures and assets in Control at all tested resolutions. The GPU’s boost clock of 2544 MHz and game clock of 2171 MHz are key contributors to the frame rates observed.

The GPU’s raw compute power, rated at 35.17 TFLOPS FP32, is what allows the combination to achieve 159.2 FPS at 1080p Low and 125 FPS at 1440p Low. The 96 ROPs and 216 TMUs ensure that geometry and texture fill rates are not bottlenecks. The data shows that as resolution increases, the frame rates drop consistently, indicating that the RX 7700 XT’s rendering throughput is the limiting factor at higher pixel counts. The GPU’s 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs and its average benchmark score of 30097 place it in a competitive position, with its nearest rival being the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which scores 30109, a delta of 0%.

How This Combo Ranks

In the specific benchmark for Control, this combination of the AMD Ryzen 5 8400F and AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT achieves a rank of 696 out of 1636 tested combos. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all tested configurations. While not a top-tier ranking, it is important to note that this rank reflects the combination’s performance across all settings and resolutions, including the demanding 4K Ultra scenario that drags down the average.

The rank of 696 out of 1636 means the combo outperforms more than half of all tested systems in this game. This is a strong showing for a mid-range CPU and GPU pairing. The CPU’s own percentile ranking of 82nd among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 25064, indicates that the processor is not holding the GPU back in most scenarios. The GPU’s 73rd percentile ranking is the more relevant metric here, as it shows the graphics card is the component that defines the combo’s overall standing in this title.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain 60+ FPS on High settings?

A: The data shows that at 2560x1440 on High settings, the combo achieves an average of 79.8 FPS, while at 3840x2160 on High it drops to 50.2 FPS. Therefore, 1440p is the highest resolution that comfortably exceeds 60 FPS on High.

Q: How much performance is lost when moving from 1080p to 4K on Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 Ultra is 90.4, while at 3840x2160 Ultra it is 47.4. This represents a drop of 43.0 FPS, or approximately 47.6% lower performance.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more likely to be the bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1080p Low, the average FPS is 159.2. Given that the CPU has a high percentile ranking of 82 and the GPU is the component rendering the frames, the data suggests the GPU is still the primary limiter, but the CPU’s 6 cores and 12 threads are sufficient to keep up.

Q: Does the RX 7700 XT have enough VRAM for Control at 4K?

A: The GPU has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. The benchmark results show playable frame rates at 4K Low (80.6 FPS) and Medium (57.2 FPS), indicating that 12 GB is sufficient for this game at these settings.

Q: How does the Ryzen 5 8400F compare to its nearest rival in overall CPU benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 5 8400F has an average benchmark score of 25064. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, has an average score of 25057, a delta of 0%. This indicates they are effectively tied in performance.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the GPU in this combo?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a launch MSRP of 449 USD.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K is consistent and predictable, revealing the GPU as the primary performance limiter. At High settings, the average FPS drops from 101.4 at 1920x1080 to 79.8 at 2560x1440, and then to 50.2 at 3840x2160. This is a drop of 21.6 FPS when moving to 1440p, and a further 29.6 FPS when moving to 4K.

The trend is similar across all settings. On Low, the drop from 159.2 FPS at 1080p to 125 FPS at 1440p is 34.2 FPS, and then to 80.6 FPS at 4K is another 44.4 FPS. This pattern indicates that the RX 7700 XT’s rendering capabilities are being taxed progressively harder as the pixel count increases. The fact that the CPU’s score is high relative to its peers, and the GPU’s is lower, further supports the conclusion that the graphics card is the component that dictates the scaling curve.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 5 8400F, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, provides a solid foundation for this gaming combination. Its boost clock of 4.70 GHz and base clock of 4.20 GHz are competitive, and its 16 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game data access. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 25064 and 82nd percentile ranking show it is a capable processor that does not bottleneck the GPU in most scenarios.

In Control, the CPU’s role is to feed the GPU with draw calls and game logic. The measured FPS at 1080p Low (159.2) and 1440p Low (125) indicate the CPU is able to process the game’s demands at high frame rates. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20851 and single-core score of 2943 suggest that the CPU has both the multithreaded throughput and single-thread speed necessary for modern game engines. The data shows that as resolution increases and the GPU becomes the bottleneck, the CPU’s performance ceases to be a factor, meaning the Ryzen 5 8400F is a balanced partner for the RX 7700 XT in this game.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets. At 1920x1080, the combo achieves an average of 159.2 FPS on Low, 114.1 FPS on Medium, 101.4 FPS on High, and 90.4 FPS on Ultra. This shows a clear scaling where each higher preset costs a significant amount of performance.

At 2560x1440, the averages are 125 FPS on Low, 87.9 FPS on Medium, 79.8 FPS on High, and 67.4 FPS on Ultra. The performance drop from 1080p is noticeable, but all presets remain playable.

At 3840x2160, the averages are 80.6 FPS on Low, 57.2 FPS on Medium, 50.2 FPS on High, and 47.4 FPS on Ultra. This is the only resolution where Low is the recommended preset for a consistently smooth experience, as the other settings fall below the 60 FPS mark. The data across all resolutions confirms that the combo is best suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming, with 4K reserved for those who prioritize frame rate over visual detail.