Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a robust Control experience, with the data showing a strong balance between the 8-core processor and the 12 GB graphics card. This pairing ranks in the 82nd percentile for the CPU and 84th for the GPU, positioning it as a high-tier setup that excels at high refresh rates and high-fidelity visuals.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5700X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, using the Vermeer codename on a 7 nm process. It operates with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz, with a 96 MB shared L3 cache that is characteristic of the X3D line. The benchmark results show a single-thread score of 804 in 3DMark and a multi-thread score of 6764, indicating that while its per-core performance is moderate, the large cache helps sustain consistent frame pacing in gameplay.

In Control, the CPU's role is primarily to feed the GPU with draw calls and physics calculations. The game is not heavily multi-threaded, but the 16 threads ensure that background tasks do not cause stutters. The data shows that at 1080p Low settings, the combo achieves 196.3 FPS, which is a scenario where the CPU is often the limiting factor. The 5700X3D’s 3DMark 2-thread score of 1575 and single-thread score of 804 suggest it has enough headroom to push well beyond 200 FPS in lighter scenes, but the measured average indicates the engine's overhead is a boundary.

The CPU's average benchmark score of 24673 places it close to rivals like the Intel Core i7-1360P, which scores 24627, a delta of 0.2%. This near-identical performance means that in CPU-bound scenarios, the 5700X3D will perform on par with that mobile chip, which is notable for a desktop part. The 8 cores and 16 threads also provide a cushion for modern games that increasingly use more threads, ensuring the CPU does not bottleneck the RTX 4070 SUPER in most situations.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary driver of visual fidelity in this combo. It features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The GPU has a base clock of 1980 MHz and a boost clock of 2475 MHz, with 7168 shading units and 56 RT cores. Its PassMark G3D score of 29995 places it in the 84th percentile, with a near-rival NVIDIA RTX A6000 scoring 42653 on average, a delta of -0.2%, showing the 4070 SUPER is a formidable performer.

In Control, the GPU's 12 GB VRAM is sufficient for the game's textures at 4K Ultra, which is the most demanding scenario measured. The data shows that at 4K Ultra, the combo averages 59.6 FPS, which is right at the edge of playable. The GPU's memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is crucial for the game's fast-paced action, as it allows for quick streaming of high-resolution assets. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 reflects the GPU's ability to handle modern DirectX 12 workloads, which Control utilizes for its particle effects and destructible environments.

The GPU's performance relative to its rivals is interesting. While the RTX A6000 has a higher average benchmark score, the 4070 SUPER's gaming performance is tailored for consumer titles. The delta of -0.2% is negligible, meaning in real-world gaming, the 4070 SUPER can match or exceed the professional card. This is evidenced by the measured FPS, where the combo achieves 121 FPS at 1080p Ultra, a strong result that shows the GPU is not the limiting factor at lower resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear scaling pattern from 1080p to 4K, revealing how the system's bottleneck shifts. At 1080p High, the combo averages 135.3 FPS, which drops to 104.7 FPS at 1440p High, a decrease of 22.6%. Moving to 4K High, the average falls further to 71.9 FPS, a 31.3% drop from 1440p. This pattern indicates that the GPU becomes increasingly dominant as resolution rises.

The scaling is more pronounced at Ultra settings. The transition from 1080p Ultra (121 FPS) to 1440p Ultra (88.1 FPS) represents a 27.2% reduction, while the jump to 4K Ultra (59.6 FPS) is a 32.3% drop from 1440p. This steeper decline at higher settings suggests that the GPU's compute and memory bandwidth are being fully utilized. Conversely, at Low settings, the drop from 1080p (196.3 FPS) to 1440p (163.2 FPS) is only 16.9%, and to 4K (109.1 FPS) is 33.1% from 1440p. The smaller drop at 1440p Low indicates that the CPU is still keeping up, but the 4K Low result shows the GPU's raw pixel throughput is the limiting factor.

The data reveals that at 1080p, the system is often CPU-bound, as the FPS differences between High and Ultra are relatively small (135.3 vs 121 FPS). However, at 4K, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck, with the FPS dropping below 60 at Ultra. This indicates that for 4K gaming, the RTX 4070 SUPER is the component that determines the experience, while the 5700X3D provides sufficient support at lower resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured rows, the optimal settings for this combo depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. For 1080p gaming, the Ultra preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance, with an average of 121 FPS. This is well above the 60 FPS threshold and provides a smooth experience on high-refresh monitors. The High preset at 135.3 FPS is also viable, but the visual uplift from Ultra is often worth the 14 FPS trade-off.

At 1440p, the High preset is the recommended choice, delivering 104.7 FPS. This provides a comfortable margin over 60 FPS while maintaining high detail settings. The Ultra preset at 88.1 FPS is also playable, but the drop to below 90 FPS may be noticeable on 144Hz displays. The Medium preset at 117.8 FPS is an option for those prioritizing frame rate, but the visual downgrade is significant compared to High.

For 4K gaming, the High preset is the sweet spot, with an average of 71.9 FPS. This is above the 60 FPS target and offers a good visual experience. The Medium preset at 79.6 FPS is also viable, providing a slight FPS boost with minor visual compromises. The Ultra preset at 59.6 FPS is marginally below 60 FPS, which may result in occasional dips, making it less ideal for a consistent experience. The Low preset at 109.1 FPS is playable but sacrifices too much visual fidelity for a game like Control, which relies on atmospheric lighting and particle effects. Therefore, the High preset at 4K is the recommended balance.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 286 out of 1636 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the top 17.5% of all systems tested. This is a strong result, reflecting the synergy between the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and the RTX 4070 SUPER. The rank indicates that this pairing outperforms the vast majority of setups, including those with newer but less balanced components.

The ranking is particularly impressive given that the CPU's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D with a delta of 0.3% and the Intel Core i5-11600 with a delta of 0.5%, have similar average scores. This suggests that the 5700X3D's performance is not an outlier but rather a consistent performer. The GPU's rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE with a delta of -0.3%, also show that the 4070 SUPER is competitive with other high-end cards.

The rank of 286 also implies that the combo is better suited for high-refresh-rate gaming at 1080p and 1440p than for 4K Ultra. The data supports this, as the system hits 121 FPS at 1080p Ultra but drops to 59.6 FPS at 4K Ultra. This makes the combo an excellent choice for competitive and action-adventure gaming at mainstream resolutions, while still being capable of 4K High settings. The measured results indicate that this pairing offers a well-rounded experience, excelling in scenarios where the CPU and GPU can share the load effectively.