Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a compelling performance profile in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The measured data reveals a system that is heavily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, yet retains enough CPU headroom to push very high frame rates at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal settings based solely on the provided benchmark results.

Resolution Scaling

The frame rate drop from 1080p to 4K is steep, indicating that the GPU becomes the primary limiting factor as pixel count increases. At High settings, the average FPS falls from 134.2 at 1920x1080 to 103.9 at 2560x1440, a decline of 30.3 FPS. Moving to 3840x2160, the average further drops to 68 FPS, which represents a 49.3% reduction from the 1080p result.

This scaling pattern is classic for a GPU-bound scenario. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s raw compute is being saturated by the increasing resolution, while the Ryzen 7 5700X’s 8 cores and 16 threads have ample capacity to feed frames at lower resolutions. The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases, suggesting that the GPU’s shading units and memory bandwidth are the bottlenecks. At 1080p Low, the system hits 213.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 57.5 FPS. This 156.2 FPS spread shows that the GPU’s workload scales dramatically with both resolution and graphical fidelity, making it the dominant component in this pairing.

How This Combo Ranks

Within the database of tested combinations for Control, this pairing ranks 280th out of 1636 combos. This places it in the top 17.1% of all tested systems, indicating a high-performance solution that outperforms the vast majority of configurations. The percentile is strong, but the rank suggests that there are still many higher-end combos, likely with newer or more powerful GPUs, that achieve higher average frame rates.

The combination’s position is not surprising given the component selection. The CPU’s percentile vs all CPUs is 83, and the GPU’s percentile vs all GPUs is 84. These are both solid scores, but the combo rank is slightly lower than either individual component percentile, implying that the pairing is well-balanced but not pushing the absolute limits of either part. In a game like Control, which has demanding visual effects, the GPU’s influence on the final rank is more significant. The data shows that this combo is a strong performer, but there is a clear tier of systems above it that likely use more recent flagship GPUs to secure higher rankings.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the workhorse here, and its specifications explain the measured results. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. This is sufficient for Control’s high-resolution textures and effects, as evidenced by the playable 68 FPS average at 4K High. The GPU’s 7168 shading units and 80 ROPs are tasked with rendering the game’s complex scenes, and the boost clock of 2475 MHz helps maintain throughput.

The GPU’s FP32 performance of 35.48 TFLOPS is a key indicator of its ability to handle the pixel and shader workload. The data shows a clear correlation between GPU load and FPS: at 1080p Low, the system averages 213.7 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 57.5 FPS. This 156.2 FPS difference is almost entirely attributable to the GPU’s rendering pipeline. The 12 GB VRAM buffer is not likely a limiting factor at these settings, as the game’s requirements are met without a significant drop that would indicate memory swapping. The GPU’s 84th percentile ranking vs all GPUs confirms its position as a high-end part, and the measured data in this title reinforces that it is the primary driver of frame rate.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a detailed look at performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast, with an average of 213.7 FPS on Low, 153.2 FPS on Medium, 134.2 FPS on High, and 118.8 FPS on Ultra. These numbers suggest that the CPU is capable of feeding the GPU enough data to saturate it, even at Ultra settings where the GPU is still the main constraint.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages are 163.5 FPS on Low, 115.9 FPS on Medium, 103.9 FPS on High, and 88.9 FPS on Ultra. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent, averaging around a 25% reduction across settings. This shows that the GPU is starting to feel the pressure of additional pixels, but the system remains highly playable. At 3840x2160, the averages are 107.3 FPS on Low, 77.4 FPS on Medium, 68 FPS on High, and 57.5 FPS on Ultra. The 4K results are where the GPU’s limits are clearly visible. While Low settings can still achieve over 100 FPS, Ultra settings dip below 60 FPS, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER is not fully capable of maxing out this title at 4K without compromises. The scaling from Low to Ultra at 4K is a 49.8 FPS drop, which is the largest absolute difference across all resolutions, confirming the GPU’s dominant role.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo to maintain a high refresh rate experience?

A: At 1920x1080, the system averages over 118.8 FPS on Ultra settings, making it ideal for high refresh rate monitors. At 2560x1440, High settings yield 103.9 FPS, which is also excellent, but Ultra drops to 88.9 FPS.

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

A: Yes, but with caveats. At 4K High, the average FPS is 68, which is playable. However, 4K Ultra drops to 57.5 FPS, which may be below the threshold for smooth gameplay on some displays.

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

A: At High settings, the average FPS drops from 134.2 at 1080p to 68 at 4K, a reduction of 66.2 FPS. This indicates a significant GPU workload increase.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU more important for this game?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary bottleneck. The FPS scales significantly with resolution, while the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads appear sufficient to maintain high frame rates at 1080p.

Q: What is the performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings average 163.5 FPS, while Ultra averages 88.9 FPS. This represents a 74.6 FPS difference, showing the impact of graphical fidelity on the GPU.

Q: Does the combo rank suggest it is a top-tier performer?

A: The combo ranks 280th out of 1636, placing it in the top 17.1% of tested systems. This indicates a strong, high-end performance level, though not the absolute fastest.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, based on the Zen 3 architecture, provides the computational foundation for this combo. With 8 cores and 16 threads, it can handle Control’s multithreaded tasks without becoming a bottleneck. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz and 32 MB of shared L3 cache are key assets. The benchmark scores support this: Cinebench R23 multicore score is 22620, and single-core is 3193, both strong results.

The CPU’s role is most evident at 1080p, where it must keep up with the GPU’s high frame output. The fact that the system achieves 213.7 FPS at 1080p Low shows that the CPU is not limiting performance, as the GPU is still the main constraint. Even at 1080p Ultra, the 118.8 FPS average suggests the CPU has headroom. The negligible deltaPct of 0.1% compared to the Intel Core i9-11900KF and -0.2% vs the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X in general benchmarks indicates that the 5700X is on par with its peers. In this game, the CPU’s 83rd percentile ranking vs all CPUs, combined with the measured data, demonstrates that it is a capable partner that does not diminish the GPU’s performance.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS, the best experience depends on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear choice, as it delivers an average of 118.8 FPS, which is still well above 60 FPS and suitable for most high-refresh monitors. The High preset at 134.2 FPS offers a marginal gain but sacrifices some visual fidelity.

At 2560x1440, the High preset is the sweet spot. It provides an average of 103.9 FPS, which is excellent for smooth gameplay, while the Ultra preset drops to 88.9 FPS. For players with 144Hz monitors, the High preset is more likely to stay closer to the refresh rate cap. For 3840x2160, the High preset at 68 FPS is the most balanced choice, offering a playable experience without dropping below 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 77.4 FPS could be considered for a higher frame rate, but it requires a noticeable reduction in graphical quality. The Low preset is not recommended at any resolution above 1080p, as the visual degradation is significant, and the frame rate gains are less critical when the system already achieves playable numbers.