Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a robust Control experience, but the data reveals a clear pattern: this is a GPU-bound pairing at higher resolutions, with the CPU keeping pace effortlessly at 1080p. The benchmark results show a system that can handle the game’s demanding physics and particle effects without bottlenecking the graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a predictable yet significant drop as resolution increases, which is the hallmark of GPU-limited performance. At 1080p with High settings, the combo produces 136 FPS. Moving to 1440p reduces that to 101.8 FPS, a 25% decrease. At 4K, the frame rate falls further to 69.7 FPS, which is a 49% drop from the 1080p figure. This scaling pattern indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary limiting factor as pixel count rises.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution reinforces the GPU-bound nature. At 1080p, the difference between Low (216.3 FPS) and Ultra (120.1 FPS) is a massive 80% performance spread. At 4K, that same Low-to-Ultra delta narrows to 90% (110.1 FPS vs 57.8 FPS), but the absolute numbers tell the story: even at Low settings, the GPU cannot push past 110 FPS at 4K, whereas at 1080p Low it exceeds 216 FPS. This suggests that while the CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 5800X) has headroom to feed frames at lower resolutions, the graphics card’s raw throughput becomes the ceiling at 4K.

The 1440p results show a balanced midpoint. With Medium settings, the system hits 115.4 FPS, which is only 12 FPS less than the High setting at the same resolution. The scaling from 1440p to 4K at High settings (101.8 to 69.7 FPS) represents a 32% performance loss, which is consistent with a doubling of pixel count. The data confirms that for players targeting 4K, the RTX 4070 SUPER will require settings adjustments to maintain smooth play, while 1080p and 1440p are far more forgiving.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Control, this specific pairing of the Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 273 out of 1636 combos. This places it in the top 17th percentile of all tested systems, which is a strong showing for a mainstream desktop setup. The percentile ranking for the CPU alone is 84, meaning the Ryzen 7 5800X outperforms 84% of all processors in the database. The GPU similarly sits at the 84th percentile, indicating a well-matched pair where neither component dramatically outclasses the other.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the CPU, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X scores 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, and 0.4% higher than both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core i7-13700H. The Intel Core i5-12600KF trails by 0.8%. These deltas are tiny, meaning that in terms of pure processing power, the 5800X is essentially on par with its closest competitors. The GPU side shows a similar story: the RTX 4070 SUPER is 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, while it leads the AMD Radeon Pro 580X by 1.4% and the NVIDIA Tesla M40 by 1.6%. These marginal differences suggest that in Control, the overall rank of 273 is largely driven by the balanced nature of the combo rather than any single component excelling.

The rank of 273 out of 1636 is respectable, but it is not a top-tier result. It indicates that while the system is well above the median, there are 272 other combos that achieve higher average FPS in this specific game. This is expected given that the 5800X is a generation-old CPU and the 4070 SUPER, while capable, is not the flagship GPU.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER features 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, providing a memory bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. The card’s boost clock is 2475 MHz, with a base clock of 1980 MHz. These specifications are directly relevant to Control’s performance, as the game’s destructible environments and physics-heavy combat can stress both memory capacity and bandwidth.

At 4K Ultra settings, the combo produces 57.8 FPS. This is the lowest measured result and suggests that the 12 GB VRAM buffer is being taxed, though not necessarily exhausted. The memory clock of 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective) is adequate for the game’s texture streaming. The GPU’s 7168 shading units and 224 texture mapping units are the primary drivers of the frame rate differences between settings. The data shows that dropping from Ultra to High at 4K yields a 11.9 FPS improvement (from 57.8 to 69.7), which is a 17% gain. This indicates that the Ultra preset likely enables effects that heavily utilize the GPU’s compute units, such as ray-traced reflections or advanced volumetric lighting.

The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 220 W TDP and dual-slot design are not directly reflected in the FPS numbers, but the benchmark scores provide context. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 4627 and PassMark G3D score of 29995 indicate strong rasterization performance. In Control, the GPU’s role is clearly dominant at 4K, as evidenced by the sharp FPS drop from 110.1 (Low) to 57.8 (Ultra) at that resolution. At 1080p, the GPU still matters, but the CPU’s ability to feed frames becomes more apparent, with the Low setting hitting 216.3 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete dataset for this combo in Control is as follows:

At 1920x1080, the system achieves 216.3 FPS on Low, 153.1 FPS on Medium, 136 FPS on High, and 120.1 FPS on Ultra. The jump from Low to Medium is a 29% drop, while High to Ultra is only 12% lower. This suggests that the Medium preset offers a significant visual improvement over Low for a relatively modest FPS cost, while Ultra is the most demanding but still maintains a playable frame rate.

At 2560x1440, the numbers are 160.4 FPS (Low), 115.4 FPS (Medium), 101.8 FPS (High), and 88.8 FPS (Ultra). The scaling from 1080p to 1440p at High settings is a 25% reduction (136 to 101.8 FPS), which is consistent with the resolution scaling discussed earlier. The Ultra preset at 1440p remains above 60 FPS, making it a viable option for high-refresh-rate monitors.

At 3840x2160, the results are 110.1 FPS (Low), 78.2 FPS (Medium), 69.7 FPS (High), and 57.8 FPS (Ultra). The Ultra setting dips below 60 FPS, which may be a concern for players with standard 60 Hz displays. However, the High preset at 69.7 FPS is comfortably above that threshold. The Low preset at 110.1 FPS shows that the GPU can still push high frame rates at 4K if settings are reduced, but the visual compromise is substantial.

The data shows a consistent pattern: the RTX 4070 SUPER provides a 1080p experience that far exceeds typical monitor refresh rates, even at Ultra. At 1440p, it offers a sweet spot for high refresh rates, and at 4K, it requires dialing back from Ultra to High for a locked 60 FPS experience.

FAQ

Q: Can this combo run Control at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: The measured results show an average of 57.8 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is below the 60 FPS threshold, so the game will be playable but not perfectly smooth. Dropping to High settings raises the average to 69.7 FPS.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 5800X compare to its closest CPU rivals in this test?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800X scores 0.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 5800, and is 0.4% faster than both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core i7-13700H. The Intel Core i5-12600KF is 0.8% slower. These differences are negligible in real-world gaming.

Q: What is the best resolution for a high-refresh-rate monitor?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo delivers 101.8 FPS, which is ideal for 100 Hz+ monitors. At 1080p, it hits 136 FPS on High, and 153.1 FPS on Medium. For 144 Hz gaming, 1440p Medium (115.4 FPS) or 1080p High are the best matches.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER the bottleneck at 4K?

A: Yes, the data indicates a GPU bottleneck at 3840x2160. The FPS drops from 110.1 on Low to 57.8 on Ultra, showing that the graphics card’s rendering capacity is the limiting factor, not the CPU.

Q: How much faster is Low compared to Ultra at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, Low produces 160.4 FPS while Ultra produces 88.8 FPS. This represents an 81% performance advantage for Low settings, which is a substantial trade-off for visual fidelity.

Q: Does the combo rank high in the database for this game?

A: The combo ranks 273 out of 1636 tested combinations, placing it in the top 17% of all systems. This is a strong result, though not exceptional, reflecting the balanced but not flagship-level components.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend heavily on the target resolution and display refresh rate.

For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset is the clear recommendation. The average of 120.1 FPS is well above the 60 FPS standard and even supports 120 Hz displays. There is no reason to drop below High (136 FPS) unless pushing for maximum frame rates on a 144 Hz monitor. The Low preset’s 216.3 FPS is excessive for any current display, so the visual sacrifice is not justified.

At 2560x1440, the High preset (101.8 FPS) is the best balance of visual quality and performance. It comfortably exceeds 60 FPS and approaches 100 FPS, suitable for many gaming monitors. The Ultra preset (88.8 FPS) is also viable for 60 Hz displays or those with VRR, but the 13 FPS difference between High and Ultra is not worth the graphical downgrade for most players. Medium (115.4 FPS) is the choice for competitive play on high-refresh-rate panels.

For 3840x2160, the High preset is the recommended setting. It delivers 69.7 FPS, which is above 60 and provides a smooth experience. The Ultra preset falls to 57.8 FPS, which may cause noticeable stutters on fixed 60 Hz panels. Medium (78.2 FPS) offers a slight performance buffer over High, but the visual difference between Medium and High in Control is typically minor for the 8.5 FPS gain. Low (110.1 FPS) should be avoided unless frame rate is the absolute priority, as it strips away the game’s atmospheric effects.

In summary, the Ryzen 7 5800X + RTX 4070 SUPER combo is best experienced at 1440p High, where it hits nearly 102 FPS. At 4K, players should stick to High settings for a locked 60 FPS experience, while 1080p users can enable Ultra without worry. The data confirms that this pairing is versatile, but it does not have the headroom for 4K Ultra in Control.