Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D paired with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers a strong showing in Control, landing at rank 265 out of 1,636 tested combos. That places this configuration comfortably in the top 16% of all CPU-GPU pairings in the database for this game. Given that the CPU sits in the 83rd percentile among all processors and the GPU in the 84th percentile among all graphics cards, the combo’s ranking reflects two components that are both above-average individually, working together without a glaring bottleneck. The data suggests this is a balanced match for a demanding action-adventure title, where frame rates remain high enough for smooth play across most settings, though the absolute ceiling varies sharply by resolution and preset.

How This Combo Ranks

With a combo rank of 265 out of 1,636, this system is ahead of roughly 84% of tested configurations in Control. That is a strong result, but not an elite one — there are still 264 combos that outperform it, likely featuring higher-tier GPUs or newer CPUs. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 42,576 places it just 0.2% behind the NVIDIA RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, while being 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Tesla M40. Those are tight margins, indicating that the GPU is competitive with workstation-class cards in raw compute, but the gaming-specific results here depend heavily on the game’s engine. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 26,574 is essentially a dead heat with its nearest rivals — 0.1% ahead of both the AMD EPYC 8024P and Intel Core i9-11900K, 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7600, and 0.4% behind the Intel Core i9-12900HK. This near-tie in synthetic scores suggests that the Ryzen 7 5800X3D’s 8 cores and 16 threads are adequate for Control, but the game’s frame rates are more influenced by the GPU at higher resolutions.

The rank of 265 implies that the combo is well above the median, but the measured FPS data shows that the experience is not uniform across settings. At 4K Ultra, the average of 60.2 FPS is just at the threshold of playability, while at 1080p Low, the average of 214.1 FPS is far beyond what most displays can show. This wide spread suggests the combo’s rank is driven by its ability to maintain high frame rates at lower resolutions, but it does not dominate at the most demanding settings. The data indicates a system that is versatile, though not a top-tier performer for 4K enthusiasts.

Settings Recommendations

For the best balance of visual quality and frame rate, the Medium preset is the sweet spot across all three resolutions. At 1080p, Medium delivers an average of 156.2 FPS, which is 18.4 FPS higher than High (137.8) and 35.3 FPS higher than Ultra (120.9). At 1440p, Medium hits 113.4 FPS, while High drops to 104.5 and Ultra falls to 86.7. At 4K, Medium is the only preset that keeps the average above 75 FPS, with 79.1, while High is 69.1 and Ultra is 60.2. The jump from Medium to High costs about 10 FPS at 1440p and 4K, but the jump from High to Ultra costs an additional 17.8 FPS at 1440p and 8.9 FPS at 4K. Low settings provide the highest frame rates — 214.1 at 1080p, 160.2 at 1440p, and 111.2 at 4K — but the visual trade-off is substantial for a game that relies on atmosphere and detail. The data suggests that Medium offers the most consistent experience, with frame rates that remain fluid even at 4K, while Ultra should be reserved for users who prioritize fidelity over smoothness and accept the 60 FPS average at 4K.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?*

A: The data shows that 1440p High delivers an average of 104.5 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for most displays. At 4K High, the average drops to 69.1 FPS, which is still playable but closer to the edge. For a balance of visual clarity and frame rate, 1440p is the recommended resolution, as it stays above 86 FPS even at Ultra settings.

Q: How does the combo perform at 4K Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 60.2. This is technically playable, but it leaves little headroom for demanding scenes. The jump from High (69.1 FPS) to Ultra (60.2 FPS) is a 12.9% drop, so users who prefer a smoother experience should stick with High or Medium.

Q: Is the RTX 4070 SUPER the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 214.1 FPS, which suggests the CPU can feed the GPU effectively at lower resolutions. However, the frame rate scales with settings, meaning the GPU is still the primary constraint as settings increase. The CPU’s single-thread score of 884 in 3DMark is modest, but the 8-core design with 96 MB of L3 cache helps maintain high frame rates in this action-adventure title.

Q: How does the combo’s rank compare to the individual component percentiles?

A: The combo ranks 265 out of 1,636, which is about the 84th percentile. The CPU is in the 83rd percentile and the GPU is in the 84th percentile, so the combo’s ranking is consistent with both components being above-average. The near-identical percentiles suggest a well-matched pairing with no single component dragging the other down.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low averages 160.2 FPS, while Ultra averages 86.7 FPS. That is a difference of 73.5 FPS, or a 45.9% reduction. Medium (113.4) and High (104.5) sit between these extremes, so the performance cost of each preset tier is roughly 10-15% of the previous tier’s frame rate.

Q: Does the GPU’s VRAM capacity affect the measured results?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory with a 192-bit bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth. Based on the measured FPS data, there is no indication of memory-related stutters or frame drops, as even at 4K Ultra the average stays above 60 FPS. The 12 GB capacity appears sufficient for Control’s textures and effects at all tested settings.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo shows its highest frame rates across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 214.1 FPS, which is a massive 93.2 FPS above Medium (156.2) and 76.3 FPS above High (137.8). Ultra at 1080p averages 120.9 FPS, which is still well above the 60 FPS target for most monitors. The scaling from Low to Ultra is a 43.5% drop, indicating that the GPU has significant headroom at this resolution, but the CPU’s 8 cores and 16 threads are not a bottleneck even at the lowest settings.

Moving to 2560x1440, the averages drop but remain comfortable. Low hits 160.2 FPS, Medium is 113.4, High is 104.5, and Ultra is 86.7. The gap between Low and Ultra is 73.5 FPS, which is a 45.9% reduction. The difference between High and Ultra is 17.8 FPS, while the difference between Medium and High is 8.9 FPS. This suggests that the transition from Medium to High is relatively cheap, but the jump to Ultra costs more.

At 3840x2160, the frame rates compress further. Low averages 111.2 FPS, Medium is 79.1, High is 69.1, and Ultra is 60.2. The drop from Low to Ultra is 51.0 FPS, or 45.9%. The gap between Medium and High is 10.0 FPS, and between High and Ultra is 8.9 FPS. Notably, the 4K Low result is higher than the 1080p Ultra result, which shows that the resolution is the dominant factor in performance, not the settings alone.

GPU Role

The RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with 7,168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 ROPs. Its boost clock of 2,475 MHz and base clock of 1,980 MHz, combined with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, provide a bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s. These specifications translate into a pixel rate of 198.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 554.4 GTexel/s, which are directly relevant to Control’s visual effects. The GPU’s average benchmark score of 42,576 places it just 0.2% behind the RTX A6000, indicating that it has compute headroom comparable to professional cards. In the measured FPS data, the GPU’s role becomes clearer as resolution increases. At 1080p, the frame rates are high enough (120.9 FPS at Ultra) that the CPU’s 8 cores are likely sufficient. At 4K, the GPU is clearly the limiting factor, with Ultra dropping to 60.2 FPS — a 50% reduction from the 1080p Ultra score. The 12 GB VRAM is not a constraint in this game, as even the most demanding preset at 4K does not show a sudden FPS collapse that would indicate memory swapping. The RTX 4070 SUPER’s 84th percentile ranking among all GPUs aligns with its measured performance, which is strong but not flagship-level.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from AMD’s 5000 series, built on the Zen 3 architecture with a 7 nm process. Its base clock is 3.40 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and it features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is a key design element for gaming. The CPU’s average benchmark score of 26,574 is nearly identical to its nearest rivals, with a 0.1% lead over the EPYC 8024P and i9-11900K, a 0.2% deficit to the Ryzen 5 7600, and a 0.4% deficit to the i9-12900HK. In Control, the CPU’s role is most apparent at lower resolutions where the GPU is less stressed. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 214.1 FPS, which is 92.9 FPS higher than at 4K Low (111.2). This gap is partly due to the GPU, but the CPU’s single-thread performance — a 3DMark single-thread score of 884 — is sufficient to avoid bottlenecking the GPU at these frame rates. The CPU’s passmark single-thread score of 3,234 and multithread score of 28,309 indicate that it can handle the game’s physics and AI calculations. The 96 MB L3 cache likely helps with data-heavy scenes, but the measured results show that the CPU is not the primary constraint until the GPU is pushed to its limits at 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS scaling from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear pattern. At Low settings, the average drops from 214.1 FPS at 1080p to 160.2 at 1440p (a 25.2% reduction) and then to 111.2 at 4K (a 30.6% reduction from 1440p). The total drop from 1080p to 4K is 48.0%. At Medium settings, the drop is from 156.2 to 113.4 (27.4%) and then to 79.1 (30.2%), for a total of 49.4%. At High, the drop is from 137.8 to 104.5 (24.2%) and then to 69.1 (33.9%), for a total of 49.9%. At Ultra, the drop is from 120.9 to 86.7 (28.3%) and then to 60.2 (30.6%), for a total of 50.2%. The consistency of these percentages — between 48% and 50% for all presets — indicates that resolution scaling is nearly linear, which points to the GPU being the dominant limiting factor across all settings. The CPU’s performance does not degrade as resolution rises, because its workload (draw calls, physics) remains roughly constant. The data shows that this combo is GPU-bound in Control at all resolutions, with the RTX 4070 SUPER’s memory bandwidth and shading power dictating the frame rates. The 504.2 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient to feed the 7,168 shaders, and the 12 GB VRAM avoids capacity issues, so the scaling is smooth and predictable. Users targeting 4K should expect about half the FPS of 1080p, regardless of preset, which is a typical result for a mid-to-high-end GPU in a visually demanding game.