Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 delivers a robust 1440p experience in Control, with the data clearly showing a system that scales predictably across resolutions and settings. The benchmark results indicate a GPU-bound configuration at higher resolutions, while the CPU’s strong single-thread performance ensures high frame rates at 1080p.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data shows a clear and consistent drop as resolution increases, which is the expected behavior for a demanding Action Adventure title. At the High preset, the average frame rate falls from 117.1 FPS at 1920x1080 to 86.9 FPS at 2560x1440, a reduction of approximately 26%. Moving further to 3840x2160, the average drops to 61.3 FPS, which is about 48% lower than the 1080p result. This scaling pattern indicates that the Radeon RX 9070 is the primary limiting component as pixel count rises.

The gap between 1440p and 4K is particularly telling. At 2560x1440 High, the system produces 86.9 FPS, but at 3840x2160 High, it manages only 61.3 FPS. This 25.6 FPS difference is substantial and suggests that the GPU’s 16 GB of GDDR6 memory and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth are being heavily taxed at the higher resolution. The Ultra preset reinforces this, as it drops from 76.8 FPS at 1440p to 51.4 FPS at 4K, a decline of roughly 33%.

At 1920x1080, the data shows the CPU begins to play a more significant role. The jump from Low to High at 1080p yields a 65.3 FPS difference (183.8 to 117.1 FPS), which is a larger absolute gap than the 46.4 FPS difference seen at 1440p between the same settings. This suggests that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 7700X can feed the GPU fast enough to expose the full performance range of the settings, whereas at higher resolutions, the GPU’s workload limits the impact of CPU-side improvements.

CPU Role

The Ryzen 7 7700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, with a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Its single-thread performance is a key asset for Control, as evidenced by a 3dmark_single_thread score of 1090 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4281. These figures indicate strong per-core capability, which is often more relevant for game logic and frame pacing than raw multi-threaded throughput.

In terms of multi-threaded performance, the CPU achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30325 and a Geekbench multicore score of 15538. The 3dmark_16_threads score of 8859 is nearly identical to the max-threads score of 8852, suggesting that the 8-core configuration is well-utilized but does not scale significantly beyond 16 threads for this workload. This is typical for a game like Control, which may not fully leverage all available threads.

The CPU’s percentile rank of 89 among all tested processors places it above the majority of rivals. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-13500, has an average score of 34175, which is only 0.4% higher than the Ryzen’s 34313 average. This tight margin indicates that the 7700X is competitively positioned, with the data showing no significant bottleneck at 1080p Low, where the system achieves 183.8 FPS. At higher settings, the GPU becomes the limiting factor, but the CPU’s headroom ensures that frame rates remain stable rather than being capped by processor limitations.

Settings Recommendations

The measured FPS rows provide a clear picture of how each preset balances performance and visual load. At 3840x2160, the High preset delivers 61.3 FPS, which is playable but close to the edge of smooth motion. The Medium preset at 67.5 FPS offers a small improvement, while Low jumps to 91.8 FPS. The Ultra preset, however, drops to 51.4 FPS, which is below the 60 FPS target and likely to introduce noticeable stutter on standard displays.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 86.9 FPS is the most balanced option, providing a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold while maintaining visual fidelity. The Medium preset at 96.6 FPS is also viable, but the gap to High is only 9.7 FPS, making High the better choice for image quality. The Ultra preset at 76.8 FPS remains playable, but the 10.1 FPS drop from High suggests diminishing returns.

For 1920x1080, the data shows that High at 117.1 FPS is the recommended setting for a smooth experience on high-refresh-rate monitors. The Ultra preset at 98.3 FPS is close, but the Low preset at 183.8 FPS is excessive for most users, as the visual quality loss is not offset by the frame rate gain. The Medium preset at 132.3 FPS sits between, but High offers the best compromise of quality and performance. Overall, the High preset is the most consistent choice across all resolutions, with the data showing that it never falls below 61.3 FPS at 4K.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X and the AMD Radeon RX 9070 is ranked 521 out of 1636 tested combos in Control. This places it in the upper third of all configurations, indicating a solidly above-average pairing. The rank is influenced by the GPU’s performance, which has a percentile rank of 79 among all GPUs, and the CPU’s rank of 89, both contributing to a balanced system.

The GPU’s nearest rivals in the benchmark database include the NVIDIA A2, which has an average score of 34866 and a deltaPct of -0.2% relative to the RX 9070’s 34780. This narrow margin means the RX 9070 is essentially on par with the A2 in raw compute benchmarks, but its gaming performance is tailored for higher resolutions. The CPU’s nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i5-13500 at 34175 with a deltaPct of 0.4%, show that the 7700X is not significantly ahead or behind its direct competitors.

The rank of 521 suggests that while this combo is not in the top echelon, it outperforms the majority of systems. The data indicates that the primary strength is the ability to maintain high frame rates at 1440p, with the 4K results being borderline but usable at High settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1920x1080 with High settings?

A: The system achieves an average of 117.1 FPS at 1920x1080 with the High preset.

Q: How does the 4K Ultra setting compare to 1440p Ultra?

A: At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS is 51.4, while at 2560x1440 Ultra, it is 76.8, a difference of 25.4 FPS.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the bottleneck at 1080p Low?

A: At 1920x1080 Low, the system reaches 183.8 FPS, indicating that the GPU is not heavily loaded and the CPU can drive high frame rates without being the limiting component.

Q: What is the highest average FPS recorded for this combo?

A: The highest average FPS is 183.8, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the combo rank among all tested configurations?

A: The combo is ranked 521 out of 1636 tested combos in Control.

Q: What is the FPS drop from 1440p High to 4K High?

A: The average FPS drops from 86.9 at 2560x1440 High to 61.3 at 3840x2160 High, a reduction of 25.6 FPS.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The following table lists the exact measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination:

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 61.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 91.8 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 67.5 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 51.4 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 86.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 138.2 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 96.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 76.8 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 117.1 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 183.8 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 132.3 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 98.3 |

The data shows a consistent pattern: at each resolution, Low settings provide the highest frame rate, followed by Medium, then High, with Ultra being the most demanding. At 1080p, the spread from Low to Ultra is 85.5 FPS, which narrows to 61.4 FPS at 1440p and 40.4 FPS at 4K. This compression of performance at higher resolutions confirms that the GPU’s pixel throughput becomes the dominant factor, while the CPU’s contribution diminishes as resolution increases.