Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D paired with the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX delivers a commanding performance profile in Control, placing this combination in the top tier of tested systems. The data shows a setup that excels at high refresh rate 1440p gaming and remains fully playable at 4K with only minor settings adjustments. This analysis breaks down the CPU and GPU contributions, resolution scaling behavior, exact frame rates, and how this combo stacks up against the 1636 other tested configurations.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) using a 5 nm process at TSMC, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz boosts up to 5.00 GHz, and the processor carries a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache — a design choice that benefits games with large working sets. The CPU scores 29149 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 4115 in single-core, placing it at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, scores 31543 on average, a mere 0.1% delta, meaning the 7800X3D is effectively tied with that chip in aggregate benchmarks. Other close competitors include the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31495, 0.3% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (31407, 0.6% delta).

For Control, an Action Adventure title from 2019, the CPU's role is less about raw multi-threaded throughput and more about consistent frame delivery. The 7800X3D's 96 MB L3 cache and high boost clock ensure that game logic, physics, and draw calls are processed without stutter. The 3DMark 16-thread score of 7980 and max-thread score of 7967 indicate that the 8-core/16-thread configuration is well-balanced for this workload. The single-thread score of 959 in 3DMark is notably strong, which matters for Control's engine that still relies on a few primary threads. The CPU's memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s via dual-channel DDR5 provides ample data flow to feed the GPU, and the PCIe Gen 5 interface (24 lanes) ensures no bandwidth bottleneck for the graphics card. The processor's TDP of 120 W is modest, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform with DDR5 memory support. In practical terms, the 7800X3D is never the limiting factor in the measured results; the frame rates scale predictably with resolution and settings, which points to the GPU as the primary driver of performance in this title.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX is a colossal GPU built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture (Navi 31 chip, Plum Bonito codename) using a 5 nm process. It packs 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 384-bit bus, delivering 960.0 GB/s of bandwidth — an enormous amount that easily handles Control's textures at any resolution. The GPU's base clock is 1929 MHz, with a game clock of 2365 MHz and a boost clock of 2498 MHz. Memory runs at 2500 MHz (20 Gbps effective). The shading units number 6144, with 384 TMUs and 192 ROPs, and the card features 96 ray accelerators. The FP32 performance is 61.39 TFLOPS, and the pixel rate is 479.6 GPixel/s.

In benchmarks, the 7900 XTX scores 31238 in Passmark G3D and 192597 in Geekbench Vulkan, placing it at the 85th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580 with an average score of 44195, showing a 0.4% delta (the 7900 XTX is slightly behind that workstation card). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile scores 43667 (0.8% delta), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43313 (1.6% delta). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 44900, which is 2% higher than the 7900 XTX. This means the 7900 XTX sits in a competitive band, though not at the absolute top. For Control, the GPU's 24 GB VRAM is overkill — the game's highest texture settings at 4K will not come close to exhausting it. The 960.0 GB/s bandwidth ensures that texture streaming is seamless, and the 96 RT cores provide hardware ray tracing support if enabled, though the measured data focuses on standard rendering. The card's TDP of 355 W requires a 750 W suggested PSU, and it uses 2x 8-pin power connectors. The GPU is the dominant factor in the FPS numbers, as evidenced by the wide spread between Low and Ultra settings at each resolution.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured data reveals a clear pattern of GPU-bound scaling. At 1080p with Low settings, the combo achieves 223.3 FPS. Moving to 1440p Low drops this to 169.5 FPS, a reduction of 53.8 FPS. At 4K Low, the frame rate falls to 111.5 FPS, another drop of 58 FPS from 1440p. This scaling shows that the GPU is heavily loaded as pixel count increases, while the CPU maintains its headroom. The difference between 1080p and 1440p Low is roughly a 24% performance decrease, and the difference between 1440p and 4K Low is about a 34% decrease. These percentages are consistent with the GPU being the limiting factor — the CPU is not constraining the system until very high frame rates.

At High settings, the pattern repeats: 1080p High yields 140 FPS, 1440p High drops to 106.6 FPS, and 4K High falls to 75 FPS. The delta between 1080p and 1440p High is 33.4 FPS, and between 1440p and 4K High is 31.6 FPS. This consistency suggests that the rendering load scales predictably with resolution, and the CPU's role remains secondary. At Ultra settings, 1080p gives 125.8 FPS, 1440p gives 93.2 FPS, and 4K gives 60.6 FPS. The drop from 1080p to 4K Ultra is 65.2 FPS, which is a 52% reduction. This is a substantial loss, but the game remains playable at 4K Ultra with a 60.6 FPS average, which is right on the edge of smoothness for many players.

The key insight is that the 7800X3D's strong single-thread performance and large cache allow it to push high frame rates at 1080p (223.3 FPS on Low), but the 7900 XTX becomes the bottleneck as resolution increases. At 4K, the GPU's raw compute and memory bandwidth are what determine the outcome, and the data shows that the 7900 XTX handles the load well but not effortlessly — the Ultra preset at 4K barely holds 60 FPS. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario, and it means that for 4K gaming, settings adjustments are necessary to maintain high refresh rates.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers exceptional performance across all presets. Low settings produce an average of 223.3 FPS, which is far beyond any display's refresh rate capability. Medium settings yield 156.5 FPS, High settings give 140 FPS, and Ultra settings still manage 125.8 FPS. The spread from Low to Ultra is 97.5 FPS, showing that the GPU has plenty of headroom at this resolution. Even at Ultra, the frame rate is high enough for a 120 Hz or 144 Hz monitor.

At 2560x1440, the performance remains strong but the gaps narrow. Low settings average 169.5 FPS, Medium settings drop to 118.5 FPS, High settings give 106.6 FPS, and Ultra settings fall to 93.2 FPS. The difference between Low and Ultra is 76.3 FPS, which is less than at 1080p, indicating the GPU is starting to feel the load. Still, every preset at 1440p exceeds 90 FPS, which is excellent for competitive or immersive play. The jump from Medium to High is only 11.9 FPS, suggesting that the visual quality gain from Medium to High is relatively inexpensive in performance terms.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly taxed. Low settings average 111.5 FPS, which is still very fast. Medium settings drop to 80.7 FPS, High settings to 75 FPS, and Ultra settings to 60.6 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra is 50.9 FPS, and the difference between High and Ultra is 14.4 FPS. This is where the 7900 XTX's 24 GB VRAM and 960.0 GB/s bandwidth are put to the test. The data shows that 4K Ultra is just barely playable at 60.6 FPS, while 4K High offers a more comfortable 75 FPS. The step from Medium to High at 4K costs only 5.7 FPS, which is a worthwhile trade for improved visuals.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 246th out of 1636 tested combos in Control. That places it in the top 15% of all configurations, which is a strong showing given the breadth of hardware tested. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all resolutions and settings. The 7800X3D's 87th percentile CPU standing and the 7900 XTX's 85th percentile GPU standing combine to produce a system that is well above average but not at the very top — that spot is likely reserved for combinations with faster GPUs or more optimized pairings.

The nearest rival data for the CPU shows that the 7800X3D is essentially tied with the Intel Core i7-12700F (0.1% delta), meaning that swapping in that Intel chip would yield nearly identical frame rates in CPU-bound scenarios. For the GPU, the 7900 XTX is 0.4% behind the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and 0.8% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile, but 2% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. This suggests that in GPU-bound scenarios, the 4070 Ti could offer slightly higher frame rates, while the 7900 XTX holds its own against mobile 4090 parts. The combo rank of 246 also indicates that many tested systems with higher-end GPUs (likely desktop RTX 4090s or faster) surpass this setup, but the 7800X3D + 7900 XTX remains a high-end pairing that outperforms the vast majority of configurations.

Settings Recommendations — which preset gives the best experience per the measured rows

For a 1080p display, the Ultra preset at 125.8 FPS is the obvious choice. The frame rate is high enough for any monitor, and the visual quality is maximized. There is no reason to drop below Ultra at this resolution, as even the most demanding preset stays well above 120 FPS. If a player prioritizes competitive frame rates above all else, the Low preset at 223.3 FPS is available, but Ultra offers a better balance of fidelity and speed.

For a 1440p display, the High preset at 106.6 FPS is the sweet spot. It provides a substantial visual improvement over Medium (which runs at 118.5 FPS) for a cost of only 11.9 FPS. Ultra at 93.2 FPS is also viable, but the jump from High to Ultra costs 13.4 FPS for what is typically a marginal visual gain in Control. For most players, High offers the best combination of smoothness and image quality. The Medium preset at 118.5 FPS is a reasonable alternative for those who want extra headroom, but High is the recommended baseline.

For a 4K display, the High preset at 75 FPS is the best choice. It provides a comfortable frame rate that is well above the 60 FPS threshold, and it is significantly faster than Ultra (60.6 FPS) while looking nearly as good in most scenes. The Medium preset at 80.7 FPS is also acceptable, but High offers better textures and effects for only a 5.7 FPS penalty. Ultra at 4K is only recommended for players who prioritize absolute visual fidelity over frame rate consistency, as the 60.6 FPS average leaves little margin for dips in demanding areas. The Low preset at 111.5 FPS is available for those who want high refresh rate 4K gaming, but the visual compromise is severe. In summary, the data suggests that High settings at 1440p and 4K deliver the best experience, while 1080p users should simply enable Ultra and enjoy the high frame rates.