Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a compelling Control experience, with measured data showing a clear hierarchy between resolution and settings. The 1080p results are exceptionally high, while 4K Ultra remains demanding, indicating a system that is well-balanced but ultimately GPU-limited at higher resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The performance drop from 1080p to 4K is significant and reveals the nature of the bottleneck. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 116.8 FPS at 1920x1080 to 88.8 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of 28.0 FPS, and then further to 58.7 FPS at 3840x2160. This pattern of diminishing returns as resolution increases is typical of a GPU-bound scenario.

The scaling is even more pronounced at lower settings. With Low settings, the 1920x1080 average of 184.2 FPS drops to 135.5 FPS at 2560x1440 and then to 92.8 FPS at 4K. The gap between 1080p and 1440p here is 48.7 FPS, while the gap between 1440p and 4K is 42.7 FPS. This consistent decline across the resolution spectrum indicates that the Radeon RX 9070's rendering throughput is the primary factor limiting performance.

Examining the Ultra preset data provides the clearest picture. The 4K average of 50.5 FPS is notably low compared to the 97.9 FPS at 1080p, a drop of 47.4 FPS. The data suggests that while the Ryzen 7 5700X's eight cores and 16 threads are sufficient to feed the GPU at lower resolutions, the sheer pixel count at 4K overwhelms the graphics card, making it the definitive limiting component in this configuration.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and AMD Radeon RX 9070 ranks 541st out of 1636 combos for Control. This places the system in the upper third of all tested configurations, indicating a strong performance level relative to the broader hardware landscape.

The CPU itself is a solid performer, sitting in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 26214 is nearly identical to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-11900KF, which scores 26196, a mere 0.1% difference. This near-parity suggests that the processor is not a weak link in the chain; its compute capabilities are well-matched to the demands of the game.

The GPU also performs well, ranking in the 79th percentile against all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 34780 is comparable to the NVIDIA Quadro GV100's 34677, a 0.3% difference. The combination of a high-percentile CPU and a high-percentile GPU results in a balanced system that avoids severe bottlenecks, explaining its strong position within the 1636-combo ranking.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is the dominant component in this pairing. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, which is likely a key factor in maintaining playable frame rates at 4K, where texture data demands are high. The GPU's boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz are the clocks that determine the actual rendering speed in real-world scenarios.

The architectural specifications of the RDNA 4.0 chip, with its 3584 shading units and 128 ROPs, directly correlate with the pixel throughput observed. The measured data shows that the GPU's performance scales predictably with the workload. For example, at 2560x1440, the difference between Low (135.5 FPS) and Medium (97.5 FPS) settings is 38.0 FPS, while the jump from Medium to High (88.8 FPS) is only 8.7 FPS. This suggests that the GPU handles the incremental shading and texture work of Medium settings relatively well, but the High preset introduces effects that cause a more substantial decline in throughput.

The GPU's 56 RT cores are present, but the data provided does not isolate ray tracing performance. The overall strength of the card, as indicated by its 79th percentile ranking, is sufficient to produce the high frame rates seen in the Low and Medium settings across all resolutions. The 4K Ultra result of 50.5 FPS shows the limits of the card's raw compute power when all visual features are enabled.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1920x1080, the High preset delivers an excellent 116.8 FPS average, which is well above the threshold for smooth gameplay. The Ultra preset at 1080p still provides a very respectable 97.9 FPS, making it a viable choice for users who prioritize maximum visual fidelity without sacrificing playability.

At 2560x1440, the High preset with an average of 88.8 FPS is the recommended choice for a balanced experience. This provides a high level of detail while maintaining a frame rate that is suitable for most displays. The Ultra preset drops to 73.9 FPS, which is still playable but represents a noticeable step down in smoothness. For competitive play or high-refresh-rate monitors, the Medium preset at 97.5 FPS offers a better compromise between visual quality and speed.

The 4K resolution presents a more challenging scenario. The High preset's 58.7 FPS average is technically playable, but it is close to the edge of what might be considered a consistently smooth experience. The Medium preset, at 66.0 FPS, offers a slightly better margin and is the recommended choice for 4K. The Ultra preset, with a 50.5 FPS average, is best avoided unless the user can tolerate frame rates in that range. The Low preset at 4K, yielding 92.8 FPS, is an option for users who prioritize frame rate above all else, but it sacrifices significant visual quality.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete data set shows a clear performance gradient across all twelve measured configurations. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings achieve an average of 184.2 FPS, Medium settings achieve 128.3 FPS, High settings achieve 116.8 FPS, and Ultra settings achieve 97.9 FPS. This represents a 86.3 FPS difference between the lowest and highest quality presets.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 135.5 FPS for Low, 97.5 FPS for Medium, 88.8 FPS for High, and 73.9 FPS for Ultra. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 61.6 FPS, reflecting the increased load on the GPU at this resolution. The difference between Medium and High at 1440p is just 8.7 FPS, suggesting that the High preset's additional features are not proportionally more demanding than Medium's.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops significantly. The Low preset averages 92.8 FPS, which is still quite high. The Medium preset averages 66.0 FPS, and the High preset averages 58.7 FPS. The Ultra preset brings up the rear with a 50.5 FPS average. The delta between Low and Ultra at 4K is 42.3 FPS. Notably, the step from Medium to High at 4K is only 7.3 FPS, a smaller increment than at 1440p, indicating that the GPU is becoming saturated and the relative cost of High over Medium decreases. The data consistently shows that the Radeon RX 9070 is capable of delivering high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, while 4K requires careful settings selection to maintain a smooth experience.