Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER combination delivers a highly playable Control experience across all tested resolutions, though the performance scaling reveals a system that is firmly GPU-bound at higher settings. At 1080p Low, the combo produces 214 FPS, dropping to 118 FPS at 1080p Ultra; the pattern repeats at 1440p and 4K, with the gap between Low and Ultra widening as resolution increases. The data indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER is the primary performance limiter for this title, while the 5800XT provides ample headroom to keep frame rates from collapsing.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and predictable degradation as resolution climbs, but the rate of that degradation is heavily influenced by the preset. At Low settings, the combo delivers 214 FPS at 1920x1080, 162 FPS at 2560x1440, and 110 FPS at 3840x2160. That translates to a 24.3% drop from 1080p to 1440p and a further 32.1% drop from 1440p to 4K. The Low preset is the most demanding on the CPU relative to the GPU, and even here the 5800XT keeps the pipeline fed—the bottleneck only becomes apparent at 4K, where the RTX 4070 SUPER’s pixel throughput starts to limit output.

At Medium settings, the frame rates are 152 FPS at 1080p, 115 FPS at 1440p, and 78 FPS at 4K. The percentage drops are steeper: 24.3% from 1080p to 1440p, then 32.2% from 1440p to 4K. The min FPS at Medium is recorded at 130 for 1080p, 98 for 1440p, and 66 for 4K, with max FPS of 175, 133, and 90 respectively. These numbers suggest that the GPU is doing progressively more work per frame as resolution rises, and the 12 GB GDDR6X frame buffer is sufficient to avoid memory-related stutters, but the raw compute load is what drives the FPS down.

High settings show 135 FPS at 1080p, 102 FPS at 1440p, and 69 FPS at 4K. The scaling is nearly linear here: a 24.4% reduction at 1440p and a 32.4% reduction at 4K. Ultra settings are the most demanding, yielding 118 FPS at 1080p, 89 FPS at 1440p, and 60 FPS at 4K. The 4K Ultra result sits exactly at the 60 FPS threshold, which is the minimum for smooth gameplay on many displays. The consistent ~24% drop from 1080p to 1440p across all presets indicates that the RTX 4070 SUPER’s 192-bit memory bus and 504.2 GB/s bandwidth are not the limiting factor at 1440p; rather, it is the shader and RT core load.

The 1080p to 4K scaling is where the GPU-bound nature becomes obvious. At Low, the 4K result is 51.4% of the 1080p result; at Medium it is 51.3%; at High it is 51.1%; at Ultra it is 50.8%. This near-constant halving of performance when pixel count quadruples is a textbook sign of a GPU-limited scenario. If the CPU were the constraint, the 4K numbers would be closer to the 1080p numbers, because higher resolutions shift the bottleneck to the graphics card. The fact that the ratio is so stable across presets confirms that the Ryzen 7 5800XT is not holding back the RTX 4070 SUPER in this title.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, fabricated on a 7 nm process by TSMC. It runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, with a 105 W TDP. The CPU’s cache layout includes 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. In Control, a game that does not heavily utilize more than a few threads, the 5800XT’s single-thread performance is the relevant metric.

The CPU’s benchmark results show a single-thread score of 959 in 3DMark, 338 in Cinebench R15, 1410 in Cinebench R20, and 3359 in Cinebench R23. PassMark single-thread scores are 3535. These figures place the 5800XT in the 81st percentile vs all CPUs. For a game like Control, which is primarily GPU-bound at the tested settings, the CPU’s job is to maintain a minimum frame rate above what the GPU can deliver. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 214 FPS, which is well below the CPU’s theoretical maximum—the 3DMark max-thread score of 7680 and PassMark multithread score of 28053 suggest the CPU can handle far more than Control throws at it.

The nearest rivals for the 5800XT in CPU benchmarks include the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H with an average score of 29868 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and Ryzen 7 7840HS both at 29955 (-0.3% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 29713 (0.6% delta). In pure compute terms, the 5800XT is essentially on par with these mobile and desktop parts, but the desktop platform advantages—dual-channel DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth and PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes—ensure that the CPU can feed the GPU without causing frame drops.

The measured FPS data shows no evidence of CPU-induced stutters or dips. The min FPS at Medium settings are 130 (1080p), 98 (1440p), and 66 (4K), which are all within a reasonable range of the average FPS. The absence of a min FPS column for Low, High, and Ultra presets in the data set makes it impossible to verify worst-case behavior, but the averages suggest the CPU is never the limiting factor. In a game where the GPU is doing the heavy lifting, the 5800XT’s 4.80 GHz boost clock and 32 MB L3 cache provide enough single-thread headroom to avoid any CPU-related bottlenecks.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance on which preset offers the best experience per frame. At 1080p, the Low preset delivers 214 FPS, which is far beyond what any standard 60 Hz or 144 Hz display can show. Medium at 152 FPS is still excessive for most monitors, but High at 135 FPS and Ultra at 118 FPS are more realistic targets for high-refresh-rate displays. The jump from Ultra to High at 1080p is a 14.4% FPS increase (118 to 135), which is meaningful for competitive play, but the visual fidelity loss may not be worth it for a single-player action-adventure title.

At 1440p, the situation changes. Low delivers 162 FPS, Medium 115 FPS, High 102 FPS, and Ultra 89 FPS. For a 144 Hz monitor, Medium is the sweet spot—it provides 115 FPS, which is 26.8% faster than the 89 FPS at Ultra, while still maintaining high visual quality. High at 102 FPS is also viable, but the step from High to Medium is only a 12.7% gain, whereas the step from Ultra to High is 14.6%. The min FPS at 1440p Medium is 98, which means the frame rate stays above 90 FPS even in the heaviest scenes.

At 4K, the choices are more constrained. Low delivers 110 FPS, Medium 78 FPS, High 69 FPS, and Ultra exactly 60 FPS. The Ultra preset at 4K is right at the edge of playability—it hits the 60 FPS target but leaves no headroom for dips. The data shows that the Medium preset at 4K is the best balance: 78 FPS with a min of 66, which is 30% faster than Ultra’s 60 FPS. High at 69 FPS is also acceptable, but the 13% gain from High to Medium (69 to 78) is substantial enough to recommend Medium over High for 4K gaming.

The overall recommendation is to prioritize Medium settings at 1440p and 4K, as this preset offers the best combination of frame rate and visual quality according to the measured rows. At 1080p, High or Ultra are viable depending on the display’s refresh rate, but there is no performance reason to drop below High given that 118 FPS at Ultra is already smooth. The data suggests that the RTX 4070 SUPER has enough headroom to run Control at Medium settings at 4K without compromising the experience, and the 5800XT ensures the CPU side never interferes.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo of AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 639th out of 3720 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the top 17.2% of all systems. This is a strong showing for a mid-range desktop setup, especially considering that the GPU is marked as end-of-life and the CPU is from a previous generation. The rank reflects the combo’s ability to hit high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, with 4K performance that is playable but not exceptional.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores are the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB with an average score of 43262 (-0.1% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (-0.1% delta), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43301 (-0.2% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile at 43667 (-1% delta). The RTX 4070 SUPER’s average benchmark score of 43223 places it in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs. The delta percentages are small, indicating that the RTX 4070 SUPER is tightly clustered with these rivals in synthetic tests, but in Control specifically, the measured FPS data shows it performs well above the minimum playable threshold.

The CPU’s ranking is also notable. The 5800XT sits in the 81st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 29879. Its nearest rivals are within 0.6% of its score, which means the CPU is not a differentiator in this combo—the GPU is the star. The combo’s rank of 639 out of 3720 suggests that while there are many faster systems, this pairing is well above the median and competes with systems that feature newer or higher-end components.

In the context of Control’s measured FPS, the combo’s rank is justified. At 4K Ultra, the 60 FPS result is exactly at the threshold for console-like performance, but at 1440p Medium, the 115 FPS result is in the upper quartile of what most systems can achieve. The data indicates that this combo is best suited for 1440p gaming, where it delivers high refresh rates without requiring the user to sacrifice visual settings. The 639th rank out of 3720 is a solid outcome for a system that pairs a 2024 CPU with a 2024 GPU, and it confirms that Control is well-optimized for this hardware configuration.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows 2560x1440 is the sweet spot. At Medium settings, the combo delivers 115 FPS with a min of 98, which is smooth on high-refresh displays. At 4K Medium, the average drops to 78 FPS, and at 1080p the CPU is not the limiting factor, so the GPU has more headroom than needed.

Q: How does the CPU affect performance in Control?

A: The Ryzen 7 5800XT’s 8 cores and 16 threads are more than sufficient for Control. The measured FPS shows no CPU-related drops, and the single-thread score of 959 in 3DMark indicates that the 4.80 GHz boost clock provides enough speed for the game’s logic. The CPU is not the bottleneck at any tested resolution or setting.

Q: Is 4K playable with this setup?

A: Yes, but only at certain settings. At 4K Ultra, the combo hits exactly 60 FPS, which is playable but leaves no margin. At 4K Medium, the average is 78 FPS with a min of 66, which is a safer target. 4K Low reaches 110 FPS, but the visual trade-off is significant.

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

A: The measured data shows 162 FPS at Low and 89 FPS at Ultra, a difference of 73 FPS. The Low preset is 82% faster than Ultra at 1440p, but the visual quality drop is substantial, making Medium (115 FPS) the recommended middle ground.

Q: How does this combo rank against other tested systems?

A: The combo ranks 639th out of 3720 total combinations in Control, placing it in the top 17.2% of all tested systems. The GPU is in the 83rd percentile of all GPUs, and the CPU is in the 81st percentile, so the pairing is well-balanced for this game.

Q: What are the min and max FPS at Medium settings?

A: At 1080p Medium, the min is 130 and the max is 175, with an average of 152. At 1440p Medium, the min is 98 and the max is 133, with an average of 115. At 4K Medium, the min is 66 and the max is 90, with an average of 78.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Control is as follows:

1920x1080 (1080p):

• Low: 214 FPS average
• Medium: 152 FPS average, 130 min, 175 max
• High: 135 FPS average
• Ultra: 118 FPS average

2560x1440 (1440p):

• Low: 162 FPS average
• Medium: 115 FPS average, 98 min, 133 max
• High: 102 FPS average
• Ultra: 89 FPS average

3840x2160 (4K):

• Low: 110 FPS average
• Medium: 78 FPS average, 66 min, 90 max
• High: 69 FPS average
• Ultra: 60 FPS average

The data shows a consistent pattern: the Medium preset is the only one with min and max FPS recorded, indicating it is the most stable setting across all resolutions. The Low preset at 1080p is the fastest result at 214 FPS, while the 4K Ultra result is the slowest at 60 FPS. The spread between Low and Ultra at each resolution is 96 FPS at 1080p, 73 FPS at 1440p, and 50 FPS at 4K, which highlights how the GPU’s workload increases with resolution. The 1440p Medium result of 115 FPS is the best balance of performance and quality, as it exceeds 100 FPS while maintaining a min above 90. The 4K Medium result of 78 FPS is the highest 4K average above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the recommended 4K setting.