Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers a compelling 4K experience in Control, with the measured data showing a clear progression from exceptional high-refresh 1080p performance to a still-very-playable 4K Ultra setting. The benchmark results indicate that this pairing is well-balanced, though the performance scaling across resolutions reveals specific insights into where the CPU and GPU each contribute to the final frame rates.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a classic resolution scaling pattern, with average frame rates decreasing as pixel count increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo produces 146 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings yields 111 FPS, a 24% reduction in raw frame rate. At 3840x2160, the average drops further to 75 FPS, which is a 32% decline from the 1440p figure and a 49% drop from the 1080p result. This scaling behavior is typical for a GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions, but the specific deltas suggest that the RTX 5070 Ti is the primary limiting factor as resolution increases.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens significantly at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the difference between Low (232 FPS) and Ultra (127 FPS) is 105 FPS, a 45% performance penalty for maxing out the visual fidelity. At 1440p, that same Low-to-Ultra spread is 80 FPS (176 FPS to 96 FPS), representing a 45% reduction as well. At 4K, the Low preset delivers 119 FPS while Ultra drops to 65 FPS, a 45% reduction again. This consistent percentage drop across all resolutions indicates that the settings scaling is uniform, but the absolute headroom shrinks as the GPU becomes more loaded.

The most telling data point for identifying the limiting component comes from the 4K Low result of 119 FPS. This is only 17 FPS lower than the 1440p Low score of 176 FPS, which is a 32% drop. However, the 1080p Low score of 232 FPS drops by 24% to reach the 1440p number. The fact that the 4K Low frame rate is still above 100 FPS strongly suggests that the GPU has enough raw throughput to handle even the highest pixel counts when effects are lightened, meaning the CPU is not the bottleneck at these lower settings. Conversely, the 4K Ultra result of 65 FPS shows that the GPU is heavily taxed by the combination of high resolution and maximal settings, confirming the GPU as the scaling limiter.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 3 architecture, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its benchmark scores place it in the 81st percentile against all CPUs, with a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 23794 and a single-thread score of 3359. In Control, which is an action-adventure title that typically utilizes multiple threads for physics and AI, this level of multi-core performance is more than sufficient to keep up with the RTX 5070 Ti at the resolutions tested.

The data supports this assessment: at 1080p Low, the combo reaches 232 FPS, a frame rate that would challenge many CPUs. The fact that the system can achieve this high frame rate indicates that the 5800XT is not holding back the GPU in CPU-light scenarios. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7683 and the 8-thread score of 6141 show strong scaling across cores, which is beneficial for a game like Control that can distribute workloads across available threads. The PassMark multi-thread score of 28053 further reinforces this processor's capability in multi-tasking and multi-threaded game logic.

However, the CPU's role becomes less prominent as resolution increases. At 4K Ultra, the average frame rate is 65 FPS, which is well below the CPU's potential ceiling. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 places the 5800XT in the upper echelon of desktop processors, but the measured results show that the GPU is the bottleneck at this setting. The boost clock of 4.80 GHz provides ample single-thread performance for game logic, evidenced by the 1080p Low result of 232 FPS, which is often the most CPU-sensitive scenario in any title.

The nearest rivals for the 5800XT in the benchmark database show it trading blows with mobile and desktop parts. It is 0.6% faster than the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X in average benchmark score, and 0.3% slower than the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and 7840HS. This places the 5800XT in a competitive position, but for Control, the data suggests that the CPU's performance is not the deciding factor at 1440p and 4K, where the GPU's workload dominates.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is a Blackwell 2.0 architecture GPU with 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Its base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2452 MHz, and it features 8960 shading units. The GPU's benchmark percentile is 86, and its average benchmark score of 49957 places it in the same performance tier as the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT, which it trails by 2% in average score, and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, which it leads by 3.1%.

In Control, the GPU's memory bandwidth and capacity are critical. The game is known for its use of high-resolution textures and complex physics, which can consume significant VRAM. The 16 GB frame buffer is ample for 4K Ultra settings, and the 896.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming is not a bottleneck. The measured 4K Ultra average of 65 FPS, while lower than lower settings, is still a playable frame rate, and the 4K High result of 75 FPS shows that even a single step down in settings yields a 13% improvement.

The GPU's performance scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings shows a 49% drop in frame rate (146 to 75 FPS). This is a significant reduction, but it is in line with the increased pixel count. The 4K Low result of 119 FPS versus 1080p Low at 232 FPS is a 49% drop as well. This consistency indicates that the RTX 5070 Ti's compute throughput is the primary scaling factor, and the CPU is not exacerbating the drop.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 6604 for the RTX 5070 Ti is a strong indicator of its DirectX 12 performance, which is relevant for Control as it uses DX12. The PassMark G3D score of 32974 further confirms its high-end positioning. However, the closest rivals in the GPU benchmark database, such as the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (which is 0.1% slower) and the Intel Arc A550M (which is 0.4% slower), suggest that the RTX 5070 Ti is at a performance inflection point where its lead over older or lower-tier cards is narrow in synthetic tests.

In practical terms for Control, the RTX 5070 Ti's 70 RT cores and 280 Tensor cores are not directly benchmarked in the measured FPS data, but the game's use of ray tracing and DLSS would rely on these. The measured data without those features enabled shows the raw rasterization performance. The 4K Medium result of 84 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS and maximum of 97 FPS shows good frame pacing, which is important for a game with intense action sequences.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings for this combo depend heavily on the target resolution. At 1920x1080, all settings presets are viable, but the Ultra preset at 127 FPS provides a high refresh rate experience that is only 13% slower than High (146 FPS) and 23% slower than Medium (165 FPS). For players with a 144Hz monitor, the High preset at 146 FPS is the best balance, as it delivers frame rates that fully saturate the refresh rate while offering better visual quality than Medium.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset at 96 FPS is the recommended choice for visual fidelity, as it remains above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. The High preset at 111 FPS is a better option for players with a 120Hz or 144Hz display, as it provides a 16% performance increase over Ultra with a modest visual quality reduction. The Medium preset at 125 FPS is the sweet spot for high-refresh 1440p monitors, but the data shows that the step from Medium to High only costs 11% performance, making High the more sensible choice for most users.

At 3840x2160, the choice is more nuanced. The Ultra preset at 65 FPS is playable, but it is close to the 60 FPS minimum for many players. The High preset at 75 FPS offers a 15% performance improvement and is the recommended setting for 4K, as it provides a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 84 FPS is the best choice for players who prioritize frame rate over absolute visual quality, as it delivers a 29% improvement over Ultra. The Low preset at 119 FPS is only recommended for competitive play, as it sacrifices significant visual fidelity for a high frame rate that is not necessary for a single-player action-adventure game.

The measured minimum FPS data for the Medium preset at each resolution (140 FPS at 1080p, 106 FPS at 1440p, and 72 FPS at 4K) shows that the combo maintains a stable frame rate without severe dips. This stability is a key factor in recommending the High preset at 4K, as the average of 75 FPS is likely to be a reliable baseline for gameplay.

FAQ

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

A: Yes, the measured data shows an average of 65 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings. This is a playable frame rate, though it is close to the 60 FPS baseline. For a more comfortable margin, the High preset at 75 FPS is recommended.

Q: What is the best resolution for a 144Hz monitor with this setup?

A: At 1920x1080, the High preset delivers 146 FPS, and the Medium preset delivers 165 FPS, both of which exceed 144 FPS. At 2560x1440, the Medium preset at 125 FPS is the highest setting that approaches 144 FPS, while the Low preset at 176 FPS exceeds it.

Q: How much performance is lost by increasing from 1080p to 4K?

A: At High settings, the average frame rate drops from 146 FPS at 1080p to 75 FPS at 4K, a 49% reduction. At Low settings, the drop is from 232 FPS to 119 FPS, also a 49% reduction. This consistent scaling indicates a GPU-bound workload.

*Q: Is the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT a bottleneck for the RTX 5070 Ti in Control?*

A: The data suggests no significant bottleneck. At 1080p Low, the combo reaches 232 FPS, which is a high frame rate that would stress a CPU. At 4K Ultra, the 65 FPS result is limited by the GPU, not the CPU, as the processor's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 23794 indicates ample headroom.

Q: What is the frame rate difference between High and Ultra settings?

A: At 1080p, High is 146 FPS and Ultra is 127 FPS, a 13% difference. At 1440p, High is 111 FPS and Ultra is 96 FPS, a 14% difference. At 4K, High is 75 FPS and Ultra is 65 FPS, a 13% difference. The performance cost of Ultra is consistent across resolutions.

*Q: Does the 16 GB of VRAM in the RTX 5070 Ti make a difference in Control?*

A: The measured data does not show VRAM capacity issues, as the frame rates scale consistently with settings. However, the 16 GB frame buffer is more than sufficient for the 4K Ultra preset, which shows an average of 65 FPS, indicating that memory capacity is not a limiting factor in this title.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The complete set of measured average FPS data for this combo is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Low 232 FPS, Medium 165 FPS (min 140, max 190), High 146 FPS, Ultra 127 FPS.
• 2560x1440: Low 176 FPS, Medium 125 FPS (min 106, max 143), High 111 FPS, Ultra 96 FPS.
• 3840x2160: Low 119 FPS, Medium 84 FPS (min 72, max 97), High 75 FPS, Ultra 65 FPS.

At 1080p, the combo is capable of delivering very high refresh rates, with even the Ultra preset providing 127 FPS. The Medium preset shows a minimum of 140 FPS, which ensures that the frame rate rarely drops below the average for other presets. The 1440p results show a clear step down, but the High preset at 111 FPS remains ideal for high-refresh gaming. The 4K results are the most telling: the Medium preset's minimum of 72 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold, and the High preset at 75 FPS average provides a smooth experience. The Low preset at 119 FPS at 4K is surprisingly high, indicating that the GPU's raw compute power is substantial when not constrained by high-detail effects.

The data also shows that the scaling from Medium to High is consistent at each resolution: at 1080p, the drop is from 165 to 146 FPS (12% reduction); at 1440p, from 125 to 111 FPS (11% reduction); and at 4K, from 84 to 75 FPS (11% reduction). This uniform scaling suggests that the settings presets are well-balanced in their GPU load increments.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo rank for this specific pairing in Control is 389 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 10.5% of all systems evaluated. This is a strong ranking that reflects the high performance of both the CPU and GPU. The Ryzen 7 5800XT's percentile of 81 against all CPUs and the RTX 5070 Ti's percentile of 86 against all GPUs contribute to this high overall position.

The ranking indicates that this system outperforms the vast majority of other CPU-GPU pairings in this game. Given the measured frame rates, this makes sense: the combo can achieve 75 FPS at 4K High and 146 FPS at 1080p High, which are excellent results. The rank of 389 out of 3720 means there are 388 combinations that perform better, which would include systems with higher-end CPUs like the Ryzen 9 series or more powerful GPUs like the RTX 5090, but the 5800XT and 5070 Ti combination is well above the median performer.

The data shows that this combo is particularly well-suited for 1440p high-refresh gaming, where it delivers 111 FPS at High settings. The 4K performance, while not maxing out the Ultra preset, is still very good with the High preset at 75 FPS. This ranking confirms that the pair is a high-end solution that provides a premium experience in Control, with the only limitations appearing at the most demanding 4K Ultra settings where the frame rate drops to 65 FPS.