Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti pairing delivers a strikingly consistent experience in Control, with the GPU clearly dominating the performance equation at every resolution. The data shows a system that can push high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while still maintaining playable performance at 4K, provided settings are managed intelligently.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a predictable and steep decline in performance as resolution increases, which is the classic signature of a GPU-bound workload. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces an average of 188 FPS. Moving to 1440p drops that to 127 FPS, a reduction of roughly 32%. The jump to 4K at High settings yields 73 FPS, which is another 43% drop from 1440p. This scaling pattern is consistent with the RTX 4070 Ti being the primary limiting factor, as the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions.

The gap between resolutions narrows as settings are lowered, which further confirms the GPU bottleneck. At Low settings, the system hits 257 FPS at 1080p, 186 FPS at 1440p, and 107 FPS at 4K. The percentage drop from 1080p to 4K at Low settings is about 58%, whereas at High settings it is 61%. This indicates that even at the lowest graphical preset, the GPU is still the limiting component, though the CPU begins to show its influence at 1080p Low where the 257 FPS figure suggests the Ryzen 7 5700G is starting to approach its practical limit.

Ultra settings create the most demanding scenario, with 4K dropping to 53 FPS, 1440p to 92 FPS, and 1080p to 136 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at Ultra is a 61% reduction, nearly identical to High settings. This suggests that the additional graphical load from Ultra settings impacts all resolutions proportionally, reinforcing that the RTX 4070 Ti's compute and memory bandwidth are the determining factors. The 4K Ultra result of 53 FPS is the only sub-60 FPS average in the entire dataset, indicating that this configuration needs careful settings tuning to maintain smooth gameplay at 4K.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the undisputed performance driver in this pairing. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus provides 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth, which is sufficient for Control at all tested resolutions. The fact that the 4K High preset achieves 73 FPS while 4K Ultra drops to 53 FPS shows that the GPU's memory subsystem and compute units are being taxed heavily, but not overwhelmed, at the higher resolution.

The GPU's clock speeds are notably high, with a base of 2310 MHz and a boost of 2610 MHz. This allows the card to maintain high throughput in a game that leverages DirectX 12 features. The benchmark results show the RTX 4070 Ti scoring 5024 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which is a strong indicator of its raw DirectX 12 performance. In the PassMark suite, it achieves a G3D score of 31624, placing it in the 84th percentile of all GPUs.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the RTX 4070 Ti's average benchmark score of 44795 is 1.6% higher than the NVIDIA RTX A6000's 44075, and it is 0.8% lower than the RTX 5090 Mobile's 45152. This puts it in a competitive position relative to those parts. The GPU's FP32 performance of 40.09 TFLOPS and texture rate of 626.4 GTexel/s are the key specs that allow it to handle Control's particle effects and physics-based destruction without significant frame drops.

The 4K results tell the clearest story about the GPU's role. At 4K Medium, the system produces 94 FPS with a minimum of 79 FPS and a maximum of 108 FPS. This shows that the RTX 4070 Ti has enough headroom to maintain a stable frame rate even when the render resolution is high. However, the jump from Medium to High at 4K costs 21 FPS (from 94 to 73), and the jump from High to Ultra costs another 20 FPS (from 73 to 53). This non-linear scaling is due to the increased shading and texture work at higher presets, which directly stresses the GPU's 7680 shading units and 80 ROPs.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700G plays a supporting role in this configuration, and its performance is more than adequate for Control. With 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 3 architecture, it provides a solid foundation for the game's logic and physics simulation. The CPU's 16 MB of L3 cache and dual-channel DDR4 memory support with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at most settings.

The CPU's benchmark scores indicate it is a capable mid-range part. In Cinebench R23, it scores 12830.5 in multicore and 1494 in single-core tests. Its PassMark multithread score is 24419, and its single-thread score is 3283. These numbers place the 5700G in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, which is respectable but not top-tier. The data shows that at 1080p Low, the system reaches 257 FPS, which is likely near the practical ceiling for this CPU in Control. At higher settings, the GPU becomes the bottleneck, so the CPU's workload remains manageable.

Comparing to its nearest rivals, the Ryzen 7 5700G's average benchmark score of 27051 is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K's 27097, and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445's 26936. This puts it in the same performance class as those older and newer parts, respectively. The CPU's 3.80 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock provide enough single-threaded performance for Control's main game thread, which is often the limiting factor in action games at high frame rates.

The 1080p results are where the CPU's role becomes more apparent. At 1080p Medium, the system achieves 242 FPS, and at 1080p High it hits 188 FPS. These are high numbers, but the fact that 1080p Low only reaches 257 FPS instead of going higher suggests that the CPU is starting to limit the frame rate at this resolution. The gap between 1080p Low and 1080p Medium is only 15 FPS, whereas the gap between 1440p Low and 1440p Medium is 23 FPS. This compression at 1080p indicates that the CPU is unable to fully feed the GPU at the lowest settings, making it a secondary factor in this pairing.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides a clear hierarchy for settings choices depending on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 4K gaming, the High preset at 73 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a solid experience that is well above the 60 FPS threshold, while Ultra at 53 FPS dips below it. The 4K Medium preset at 94 FPS is also viable if you prefer a higher frame rate over visual fidelity, but High offers a better balance of image quality and performance.

At 1440p, the High preset delivers 127 FPS, which is excellent for fast-paced action. The Medium preset at 163 FPS is even better for competitive play, but the visual difference between Medium and High in Control is noticeable. The Ultra preset at 92 FPS is still playable, but it does not provide a significant visual improvement over High to justify the 35 FPS loss. For most users, 1440p High is the recommended choice, as it offers a 71% higher frame rate than 4K High while maintaining high visual quality.

At 1080p, all settings are playable, but the High preset at 188 FPS is the best balance. The Low preset at 257 FPS is unnecessarily high for most displays, and the Medium preset at 242 FPS is close to that. The Ultra preset at 136 FPS is also excellent, and it provides the best visual quality for those with high-refresh-rate 1080p monitors. Given that the GPU has headroom at this resolution, the Ultra preset is a viable choice if you want to maximize image quality without sacrificing smoothness.

The key takeaway is that this system can run Control at 1080p Ultra and 1440p High without issue. For 4K, sticking to High or Medium is necessary to stay above 60 FPS. The data shows that the performance difference between High and Ultra is significant across all resolutions, so it is generally not worth the frame rate cost unless you have a monitor with a lower refresh rate and a preference for maximum visual fidelity.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this system in Control?*

A: The data shows that 1440p High provides a strong balance, with 127 FPS average. This is 42% faster than 4K High and only 32% slower than 1080p High, making it the most efficient use of the hardware.

*Q: Can this system handle 4K gaming in Control?*

A: Yes, but with caveats. The 4K High preset produces 73 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS standard. However, the 4K Ultra preset drops to 53 FPS, so you must avoid Ultra settings at 4K to maintain smooth gameplay.

Q: How much performance is lost when going from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 188 FPS at 1080p to 73 FPS at 4K, a reduction of 61%. At Low settings, the drop is from 257 FPS to 107 FPS, a 58% reduction.

Q: Is the CPU a bottleneck in this configuration?

A: The data suggests the CPU is not a primary bottleneck at most settings. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 257 FPS, which is likely near the CPU's limit, but at higher settings, the GPU is the limiting component, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate drops when increasing resolution.

Q: What is the difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: The performance cost is substantial. At 1080p, High yields 188 FPS while Ultra yields 136 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 1440p, High yields 127 FPS while Ultra yields 92 FPS, a 27% reduction. At 4K, High yields 73 FPS while Ultra yields 53 FPS, a 27% reduction.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 5700G has an average benchmark score of 27051, which is 0.2% lower than the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097) and 0.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 (26936). This places it in the same performance tier as those processors.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table presents the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination. For Medium settings, minimum and maximum FPS values are also available.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS | Min FPS | Max FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|---------|---------|

| 1920x1080 | Low | 257 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 242 | 205 | 278 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 188 | - | - |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 136 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 186 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 163 | 138 | 187 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 127 | - | - |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 92 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 107 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 94 | 79 | 108 |

| 3840x2160 | High | 73 | - | - |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 53 | - | - |

The Medium preset is the only one with recorded minimum and maximum frame times. At 1080p Medium, the system maintains a minimum of 205 FPS and a maximum of 278 FPS, indicating excellent frame pacing. At 1440p Medium, the range is 138 to 187 FPS, and at 4K Medium, it is 79 to 108 FPS. These ranges show that the system remains stable without significant dips, even under load.

The overall combo rank for this CPU and GPU pair in Control is 176 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 5% of all configurations. This ranking is consistent with the high frame rates observed across all settings and resolutions. The data confirms that this pairing is well-suited for Control, with the only notable weakness being the inability to sustain 60 FPS at 4K Ultra.