Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti reveals a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1080p High settings, the combo delivers 143 FPS, while at 1440p High the average drops to 108 FPS, and at 4K High it falls further to 73 FPS. This represents a 24.5% performance reduction from 1080p to 1440p, and a 49.0% reduction from 1080p to 4K at High settings.

The scaling behavior at Low settings is notably different. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 177 FPS, at 1440p Low it achieves 162 FPS, and at 4K Low it still maintains 115 FPS. The gap between Low and High settings widens as resolution increases, suggesting that the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck at higher resolutions while the CPU has more headroom at lower settings. At 1080p, the difference between Low and High is 34 FPS (177 vs 143), but at 4K that difference grows to 42 FPS (115 vs 73).

The Medium settings row provides additional insight. At 1080p Medium, the average is 156 FPS with a minimum of 133 and maximum of 180. At 1440p Medium, the average drops to 121 FPS with a range of 103 to 140. At 4K Medium, the average falls to 82 FPS with a minimum of 70 and maximum of 94. The frame time consistency, as indicated by the min-max spread, remains relatively stable across resolutions, suggesting the combo handles the game's load without severe stuttering.

Ultra settings show the most demanding scenario. The 4K Ultra average of 63 FPS is the lowest measured value in the entire dataset, while 1440p Ultra manages 94 FPS and 1080p Ultra reaches 124 FPS. The scaling from 1080p Ultra to 4K Ultra represents a 49.2% drop, which is nearly identical to the High settings scaling. This indicates that the GPU is the limiting component across all settings presets, with the CPU providing sufficient headroom even at the highest detail levels.

The data suggests that the RTX 4070 Ti is the dominant factor in this combo's performance. The Ryzen 7 3700X with its 8 cores and 16 threads appears to keep pace with the GPU's demands, as evidenced by the relatively smooth scaling curves. The transition from 1080p to 1440p shows a 24.5% drop at High settings, which is consistent with a GPU-bound scenario. The further drop to 4K reinforces this interpretation, as the pixel count increases dramatically while the CPU workload remains relatively constant.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti ranks 614th out of 3720 tested combinations in Control. This places it in the top 16.5% of all configurations tested for this game, indicating strong overall performance. The percentile ranking of 84th for both the CPU and GPU individually aligns well with this combined standing, suggesting a balanced pairing where neither component significantly limits the other.

Looking at the CPU's nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 3700X shows an average benchmark score of 34260, which is 0.1% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (34222) and 0.1% higher than the AMD EPYC 4244P (34220). It trails the Intel Core i5-13450HX by 0.2% (34333) and leads the Intel Core Ultra 7 165H by 0.5% (34083). These tiny margins indicate that the 3700X is competitively positioned among modern processors, though it's not a standout performer in raw compute tasks.

For the GPU, the RTX 4070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 44795. It sits 0.8% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45152) and 1.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45384), while leading the NVIDIA RTX A6000 by 1.6% (44075) and the Intel Arc A730M by 1.7% (45592). This suggests the 4070 Ti is well within the performance envelope of its peers, with the differences being marginal in real-world terms.

The combo's rank of 614 out of 3720 means that approximately 83.5% of tested configurations perform worse in Control. This is a strong result, particularly considering the game's 2019 release date and the hardware's contemporary specifications. The ranking reflects the synergy between the 3700X's capable multi-threaded performance and the 4070 Ti's robust rasterization capabilities, which together deliver smooth frame rates across all tested resolutions and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achievable with this combo in Control?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 177 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. At High settings, the maximum average is 143 FPS at the same resolution, while 4K High produces 73 FPS.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K resolution with Ultra settings?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the combo delivers an average of 63 FPS. This is the lowest measured performance in the dataset, indicating that 4K Ultra pushes the GPU to its limits.

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 3700X a bottleneck for the RTX 4070 Ti in this game?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the primary limiting factor. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 177 FPS, and scaling to 4K Low still maintains 115 FPS, suggesting the CPU can feed the GPU adequately across all tested resolutions.

Q: What is the frame time consistency like at Medium settings?

A: The Medium settings rows include min and max FPS data. At 1080p, the range is 133 to 180 FPS (average 156), at 1440p it's 103 to 140 (average 121), and at 4K it's 70 to 94 (average 82). The spreads indicate stable frame pacing.

Q: How does this combo rank compared to other tested configurations?

A: The combo ranks 614th out of 3720 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the top 16.5% of all configurations. The CPU and GPU each hold an 84th percentile ranking among their respective component pools.

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

A: At 1920x1080, Low settings produce 177 FPS while Ultra produces 124 FPS, a difference of 53 FPS (29.9%). This demonstrates the significant GPU workload increase from the highest detail preset.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest performance across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 177 FPS, Medium achieves 156 FPS with a range of 133 to 180, High reaches 143 FPS, and Ultra manages 124 FPS. The 53 FPS spread between Low and Ultra represents a 29.9% performance penalty for maximum visual fidelity at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages decline consistently. Low settings yield 162 FPS, Medium produces 121 FPS with a range of 103 to 140, High delivers 108 FPS, and Ultra falls to 94 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra here is 68 FPS, representing a 42.0% reduction. This widening gap indicates the GPU is becoming more stressed at higher resolutions.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops further. Low settings still manage a respectable 115 FPS, but Medium falls to 82 FPS with a range of 70 to 94, High produces 73 FPS, and Ultra bottoms out at 63 FPS. The Low-to-Ultra spread at 4K is 52 FPS, a 45.2% reduction from Low. Interestingly, the absolute difference between Low and Ultra is similar at 1080p (53 FPS) and 4K (52 FPS), but the percentage impact grows due to the lower baseline.

The Medium settings rows provide the only min/max data in the dataset. At 1080p, the 156 FPS average sits between 133 and 180, showing a 47 FPS range. At 1440p, the 121 FPS average spans 103 to 140, a 37 FPS range. At 4K, the 82 FPS average spans 70 to 94, a 24 FPS range. The narrowing range at higher resolutions suggests that frame pacing becomes more consistent as the GPU workload increases.

The data reveals that the combo is capable of maintaining playable frame rates at all tested configurations. Even the most demanding scenario, 4K Ultra at 63 FPS, remains above the 60 FPS threshold commonly considered smooth for action games. At 1080p, every setting exceeds 120 FPS, making this an excellent configuration for high-refresh-rate displays.

Settings Recommendations

For players targeting 60 FPS as a minimum, the 4K Ultra preset at 63 FPS is technically sufficient, but the 4K High preset at 73 FPS provides more headroom. The Medium preset at 4K offers 82 FPS with a minimum of 70, which is the safest choice for consistent frame delivery at that resolution. The data shows that dropping from Ultra to High at 4K yields a 10 FPS improvement, while dropping from High to Medium yields 9 FPS more.

At 1440p, the High preset at 108 FPS delivers an excellent balance between visual quality and performance. Players with 144 Hz displays could consider Medium at 121 FPS, which provides a 13 FPS boost over High while maintaining a minimum of 103 FPS. The Ultra preset at 94 FPS is viable but offers diminishing returns over High for a 14 FPS cost.

For 1080p displays, all settings are playable. The Ultra preset at 124 FPS provides the best visual experience while still exceeding 120 FPS. Players with 144 Hz monitors might prefer High at 143 FPS, which nearly hits the refresh rate ceiling. The Medium preset at 156 FPS is ideal for 165 Hz displays, while Low at 177 FPS suits 180 Hz panels.

The Medium settings preset appears to be the sweet spot for this combo. It consistently delivers frame rates that are 8-12% higher than High settings while providing a significant visual upgrade over Low. The min/max data for Medium shows stable frame delivery across all resolutions, with the 4K minimum of 70 FPS remaining comfortably above the 60 FPS threshold.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 2 architecture, codenamed Matisse. It operates with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The CPU's benchmark results show a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2092 and single-core score of 204, along with a Geekbench multi-core score of 8899 and single-core score of 1593.

In Control, the CPU's role appears to be secondary to the GPU, as evidenced by the scaling patterns. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample parallel processing capability for the game's physics and AI workloads. The Passmark multi-thread score of 22458 and single-thread score of 2656 indicate balanced performance that can handle both heavily threaded and lightly threaded tasks effectively.

The 32 MB of L3 cache and 512 KB L2 per core help maintain data locality, which is beneficial for game workloads that frequently access shared resources. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR4 support is adequate for feeding the RTX 4070 Ti's demands, though it's not exceptional by modern standards.

The 3700X's percentile ranking of 84th among all CPUs places it in the upper quartile of processors. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (0.1% higher score), AMD EPYC 4244P (0.1% higher), Intel Core i5-13450HX (0.2% higher), and Intel Core Ultra 7 165H (0.5% lower). These tiny differences suggest that the 3700X remains competitive with much newer processors in synthetic benchmarks.

The benchmark results indicate that the CPU is not the limiting factor in this combo for Control. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 177 FPS, which approaches the practical limits of many display refresh rates. The fact that scaling from 1080p to 4K at Low settings only reduces performance by 35% (from 177 to 115 FPS) suggests the GPU is handling the increased pixel workload while the CPU maintains consistent frame delivery.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using a 5 nm process at TSMC. It features 7680 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, along with 60 ray tracing cores and 240 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2310 MHz and boost clock of 2610 MHz, with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

The GPU's compute capabilities are substantial, with FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS and a texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s. The pixel rate of 208.8 GPixel/s supports high-resolution rendering efficiently. The 285 W TDP and dual-slot design indicate this is a high-performance card requiring adequate cooling and power delivery, with a suggested PSU of 600 W.

In Control, the GPU is clearly the dominant performance factor. The benchmark results show a Passmark G3D score of 31624 and a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5024. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 176953 and Vulkan score of 213808 demonstrate strong compute performance across different APIs.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 84th among all GPUs places it in the upper echelon of graphics cards. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (0.8% higher score), AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (1.3% higher), NVIDIA RTX A6000 (1.6% lower), and Intel Arc A730M (1.7% higher). These comparisons show that the 4070 Ti sits comfortably among modern high-end options.

The 12 GB of GDDR6X memory proves sufficient for Control at all tested settings and resolutions. Even at 4K Ultra, the game maintains 63 FPS, indicating that the memory capacity and bandwidth are not causing bottlenecks. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth provides ample headroom for texture streaming and high-resolution assets, contributing to the stable frame pacing observed in the Medium settings data.