Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9070 combination delivers a robust 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with the data showing a clear shift in system bottleneck as resolution climbs. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 182.5 FPS, but this drops to 102.2 FPS at Ultra — a 44% reduction. Moving to 1440p, the spread tightens slightly: 135.7 FPS on Low versus 74.1 FPS on Ultra. The most dramatic scaling appears at 4K, where Ultra settings yield just 53.6 FPS, while Low settings produce 93.2 FPS. This pattern indicates that the RX 9070 becomes the primary limiting factor at higher resolutions, whereas the CPU’s 3D V-Cache advantage keeps frame rates high at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals how Control scales across resolutions, with the GPU load increasing proportionally with pixel count. At 1080p, the combo shows remarkable headroom: Low settings produce 182.5 FPS, and even Ultra settings maintain 102.2 FPS. This suggests the Ryzen 7 5700X3D’s 96 MB shared L3 cache is effectively feeding the GPU, preventing CPU-bound stutters at lower resolutions. The 1440p results follow a similar pattern, with Low hitting 135.7 FPS and Ultra dropping to 74.1 FPS — a 45% performance loss from the lowest to highest settings.

The 4K results tell a different story. At 3840x2160, the gap between Low (93.2 FPS) and Medium (68.9 FPS) is 24 FPS, while the jump from High (60.9 FPS) to Ultra (53.6 FPS) is a smaller 7.3 FPS. This compression at the top end indicates the GPU is nearing its architectural limits, as the RX 9070’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are being saturated by the higher pixel throughput. The data shows that 4K Ultra is the only configuration that dips below 60 FPS, making it the threshold where the combo’s performance becomes marginal for smooth gameplay.

FAQ

Q: How does the combo perform at 1080p with High settings?

A: The measured average FPS is 112.6, which is comfortably above 60 FPS and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. This suggests the CPU is not a bottleneck at this resolution, as the 5700X3D’s 8 cores and 16 threads handle the game’s physics and AI workloads efficiently.

Q: What is the biggest FPS drop between settings at a single resolution?

A: At 1080p, the drop from Low (182.5 FPS) to Ultra (102.2 FPS) is 80.3 FPS. At 1440p, the same comparison shows a 61.6 FPS difference (135.7 to 74.1). At 4K, the spread is 39.6 FPS (93.2 to 53.6).

Q: Is the GPU or CPU the limiting factor at 4K?

A: The data indicates the GPU is the limiting factor. At 4K Ultra, the combo produces 53.6 FPS, while 4K Low yields 93.2 FPS. This 39.6 FPS swing from settings changes is larger than what would be expected from CPU limitations, pointing to the RX 9070’s rendering throughput as the constraint.

Q: Can this combo maintain 60 FPS at 1440p with Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the measured average FPS at 2560x1440 Ultra is 74.1, which exceeds the 60 FPS target. This makes the combo viable for high-fidelity gaming at this resolution without needing to compromise on visual quality.

*Q: How does the combo’s rank in Control compare to other tested configurations?*

A: The combo ranks 512 out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the 69th percentile. This indicates it performs better than the majority of tested setups, though it is not in the top tier.

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

A: The measured average FPS drops from 112.6 on High to 102.2 on Ultra, a 10.4 FPS difference. This suggests that the Ultra preset adds rendering effects that moderately impact performance without doubling the load.

How This Combo Ranks

In the benchmark database, this specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and AMD Radeon RX 9070 achieves a rank of 512 out of 1636 tested combos in Control. This places it in the upper-middle tier of all configurations, outperforming approximately 69% of tested setups. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 24673 positions it slightly above the Intel Core i7-1360P (24627, +0.2%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D (24605, +0.3%), though it trails the AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 (24811, -0.6%). The GPU’s average score of 34780 is nearly identical to the NVIDIA A2 (34866, -0.2%) and the NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (34677, +0.3%).

The rank suggests that while the CPU is a strong performer for gaming—its 96 MB L3 cache is a standout feature—the GPU’s mid-range positioning (79th percentile among all GPUs) holds the combo back from top-tier status. The data shows that combos ranking higher likely pair the 5700X3D with more powerful GPUs, as the CPU’s single-thread score of 804 in 3DMark indicates it can drive higher frame rates than the RX 9070 can deliver at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a wide range of performance depending on settings. Low settings produce 182.5 FPS, Medium yields 132.7 FPS, High achieves 112.6 FPS, and Ultra drops to 102.2 FPS. These figures demonstrate that the CPU and GPU combination is well-balanced for 1080p gaming, with even the most demanding preset maintaining triple-digit frame rates.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down predictably. Low settings hit 135.7 FPS, Medium maintains 100.5 FPS, High produces 89.7 FPS, and Ultra settles at 74.1 FPS. The 1440p results show a more pronounced GPU dependency, as the gap between Low and Ultra (61.6 FPS) is slightly smaller than at 1080p (80.3 FPS), indicating the GPU is beginning to strain.

At 3840x2160, the combo’s limits become apparent. Low settings still deliver 93.2 FPS, but Medium drops to 68.9 FPS, High falls to 60.9 FPS, and Ultra dips below 60 FPS at 53.6 FPS. The 4K data reveals that the RX 9070’s 16 GB memory buffer and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for Low and Medium settings, but the Ultra preset’s additional effects push the GPU past its comfortable operating range.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 plays a decisive role in Control’s performance, particularly at higher resolutions. The GPU features 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is well-suited for Control’s destructible environments and particle effects, which can consume significant VRAM at Ultra settings. The GPU’s boost clock of 2520 MHz and game clock of 2070 MHz provide the raw compute power needed to maintain frame rates, though the data shows diminishing returns as resolution increases.

The GPU’s benchmark scores reinforce its mid-range positioning. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6290 and PassMark G3D score of 25381 place it in the 79th percentile among all GPUs. The nearest rivals—the NVIDIA A2 (avgScore 34866, -0.2%) and NVIDIA Quadro GV100 (avgScore 34677, +0.3%)—show that the RX 9070 is competitive within its performance class. However, the 4K Ultra result of 53.6 FPS indicates that the GPU’s 36.13 TFLOPS FP32 compute is not sufficient for maxed-out 4K gaming in this title, making 1440p the practical ceiling for Ultra settings. The GPU’s 220 W TDP and dual-slot design suggest it operates within expected thermal parameters for its performance level, though the data does not include temperature measurements.