Control

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER in Control?

A: The combination ranks 267th out of 1636 tested combos in this game, placing it in the top 16.3% of all configurations tested for Control.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival in average benchmark score?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40468 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H (40431) and 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262). It trails the Intel Core i9-13905H by 0.6% (40712) and leads the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T by 1.2% (39995).

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. Its memory clock runs at 1313 MHz with 21 Gbps effective speed.

Q: What frame rates can be expected at 1440p on High settings?

A: At 2560x1440 with High settings, the combo produces an average of 103.2 FPS. This is within a comfortable range for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Q: How does the GPU's PassMark G3D score compare to its nearest rival?

A: The RTX 4070 SUPER scores 29995 in PassMark G3D, which is 0.2% below the NVIDIA RTX A6000 (42653 avg score, but this is the average benchmark score not G3D) — specifically, the GPU is 0.2% behind RTX A6000 and 0.3% behind AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE in average benchmark score. It sits 1.4% ahead of AMD Radeon Pro 580X and 1.6% ahead of NVIDIA Tesla M40.

Q: What is the boost clock of the CPU and how many cores does it have?

A: The Ryzen 7 7700 boosts up to 5.30 GHz from a 3.80 GHz base clock, with 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture with a 5 nm process from TSMC. Its 12 GB of GDDR6X memory operates at 1313 MHz with a 192-bit bus width, yielding 504.2 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration is substantial for a game like Control, which benefits from higher capacity and bandwidth for texture streaming and effects-heavy scenes.

The GPU's boost clock of 2475 MHz (base 1980 MHz) helps sustain high frame rates across resolutions. With 7168 shading units, 224 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, the card is well-equipped for rasterization workloads. The 56 RT cores and 224 tensor cores also provide hardware acceleration for ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured data here focuses on standard rendering.

In Control's measured results, the GPU demonstrates a clear scaling pattern across resolutions. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo achieves 214.5 FPS, which drops to 68.5 FPS at 3840x2160 High. This 68% reduction from 1080p Low to 4K High indicates that the GPU becomes progressively more stressed as pixel count increases. The bandwidth of 504.2 GB/s is likely a contributing factor at higher resolutions, where memory throughput becomes more critical.

The GPU's PassMark G3D score of 29995 places it at the 84th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival comparisons show a tight cluster: the RTX A6000 scores 42653 (0.2% higher average), the RX 7650 GRE scores 42723 (0.3% higher), while the Radeon Pro 580X and Tesla M40 trail by 1.4% and 1.6% respectively. This indicates the 4070 SUPER sits in a competitive performance band, with the measured Control data showing it handles 1440p and 1080p very well, while 4K requires settings adjustments.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 provides 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename), fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz boosts to 5.30 GHz, and the 65 W TDP makes it an efficient choice for gaming builds. The CPU supports DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration, offering 83.2 GB/s of bandwidth.

For a game like Control, which is primarily GPU-bound at higher resolutions, the CPU's role becomes more apparent at lower resolutions and higher frame rates. The 3DMark benchmarks show strong scaling: single-thread score of 1049, 2-thread score of 2043, and max-thread score of 8479. The Cinebench R23 results of 29302 multi-core and 4136 single-core demonstrate that the processor can handle both lightly-threaded game logic and heavily-threaded background tasks.

The CPU's percentile ranking of 91 among all CPUs indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors. Its nearest rivals in average benchmark score are closely matched: the Ryzen 9 7940H (40431, 0.1% behind), Ryzen AI 9 365 (40262, 0.5% behind), Core i9-13905H (40712, 0.6% ahead), and Core Ultra 5 235T (39995, 1.2% behind). This tight grouping suggests that the 7700's performance is well-balanced for gaming workloads.

In Control specifically, the CPU's 8 cores are sufficient to feed the GPU at 1080p, where the combo achieves 214.5 FPS on Low settings. The measured data shows that even at 1440p Low (163 FPS) and 4K Low (111 FPS), the CPU does not bottleneck the GPU, as frame rates scale predictably with resolution. The 32 MB of shared L3 cache helps with game asset access, and the 5.30 GHz boost clock ensures responsive single-threaded performance for game physics and AI.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER ranks 267th out of 1636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 16.3% of all configurations. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing: the CPU is at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU sits at the 84th percentile among all GPUs.

The data shows that this combo excels at 1440p and 1080p gaming, with frame rates well above 90 FPS even on Ultra settings at 1440p (90.2 FPS). At 4K, the combo still delivers playable frame rates on High (68.5 FPS) but drops below 60 FPS on Ultra (59.2 FPS). This suggests that the combo is best suited for high-refresh-rate 1440p gaming or 4K at reduced settings.

Compared to other combos, the 267th rank out of 1636 indicates that while there are faster configurations, this pairing offers strong performance for the majority of gaming scenarios. The GPU's 84th percentile ranking and CPU's 91st percentile ranking are both above average, and their combination in Control produces results that are greater than either component's individual percentile might suggest, particularly at 1080p where the combo achieves 120.4 FPS on Ultra settings.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and refresh rate. At 1920x1080, all settings presets deliver smooth gameplay: Low produces 214.5 FPS, Medium 151.2 FPS, High 138.8 FPS, and Ultra 120.4 FPS. For 1080p users with high-refresh monitors (144Hz or higher), the Ultra preset at 120.4 FPS provides the best visual quality while remaining playable, though High at 138.8 FPS offers a better balance for 144Hz displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 103.2 FPS is the recommended choice for most users, as it provides excellent visual fidelity while staying above 100 FPS. The Ultra preset at 90.2 FPS is viable for 90Hz or 100Hz monitors, while Medium at 113.6 FPS and Low at 163 FPS cater to competitive players seeking maximum frame rates. The data suggests that High at 1440p offers the best combination of image quality and performance.

For 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 78.4 FPS is the highest playable option, while High at 68.5 FPS remains above 60 FPS for most gaming scenarios. The Ultra preset at 59.2 FPS dips just below the 60 FPS threshold, making it less ideal for consistent smoothness. The Low preset at 111 FPS is available for users prioritizing frame rate over visual quality at 4K.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all settings. The Low preset achieves 214.5 FPS, Medium reaches 151.2 FPS, High produces 138.8 FPS, and Ultra maintains 120.4 FPS. The scaling from Low to Ultra shows a 44% reduction in frame rate, indicating that the GPU's 12 GB memory and 7168 shading units are sufficient to handle even the most demanding settings at this resolution.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain highly playable. Low settings produce 163 FPS, Medium achieves 113.6 FPS, High delivers 103.2 FPS, and Ultra maintains 90.2 FPS. The transition from 1080p to 1440p results in a 24% decrease in performance at Ultra settings (from 120.4 to 90.2 FPS) and a 24% decrease at High settings (from 138.8 to 103.2 FPS), showing consistent scaling with pixel count.

At 3840x2160, the performance drops more significantly. Low settings yield 111 FPS, Medium achieves 78.4 FPS, High produces 68.5 FPS, and Ultra drops to 59.2 FPS. The jump from 1440p to 4K represents a 32% reduction in frame rate at Ultra settings (90.2 to 59.2 FPS) and a 34% reduction at High settings (103.2 to 68.5 FPS). This steeper decline at 4K highlights the memory bandwidth constraints of the 192-bit bus, as the GPU must move more data across the 504.2 GB/s connection.

The full data set shows that the combo is most comfortable at 1080p and 1440p, where even Ultra settings remain above 90 FPS. At 4K, users must choose between High (68.5 FPS) for visual quality or Medium (78.4 FPS) for additional headroom, while the Ultra preset at 59.2 FPS is borderline for 60Hz displays. Across all resolutions, the Low preset provides the highest frame rates, with 214.5 FPS at 1080p being the maximum recorded value in this test set.