Control

Control pairs the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER, and the measured frame rates across three resolutions and four quality presets show a system that is consistently playable at 1080p and 1440p, but begins to strain at 4K. The combination ranks 987th out of 1636 tested CPU-GPU pairings for this title, placing it in the lower-middle portion of the database. The 8-core, 16-thread Ryzen 7 7800X3D, built on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture with a 96 MB shared L3 cache, provides ample processing headroom, while the Turing-based RTX 2070 SUPER with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory becomes the primary bottleneck as resolution increases. The data reveals a clear pattern: this is a capable 1440p machine for Control, with 4K requiring significant settings compromises to maintain smooth gameplay.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D brings 8 cores and 16 threads to this pairing, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. This is a desktop-class processor on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, using the Zen 4 architecture with a 5 nm TSMC process. Its benchmark results show a balanced profile: the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29149 and single-core score of 4115 indicate strong all-around performance, while the PassMark multithread score of 34293 and single-thread score of 3759 reinforce its capability. In the context of Control, which is not typically a CPU-bound title at high settings, the 7800X3D's processing power is more than sufficient to feed the GPU in most scenarios. The processor's 96 MB shared L3 cache is a notable asset for game data access, though the measured frame rates suggest the CPU is rarely the limiting factor here. The nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-12700F with a delta of 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX with a delta of 0.3%, indicating the 7800X3D sits in a tightly competitive cluster for overall CPU performance. Given the 3DMark 16-thread score of 7980 and max-thread score of 7967, the CPU's multi-threaded headroom is consistent, but in Control, the data shows that frame rates drop more sharply with resolution increases than with settings changes, pointing to the GPU as the primary constraint.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the workhorse in this configuration, featuring 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU operates at a base clock of 1605 MHz and a boost clock of 1770 MHz, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Built on the 12 nm Turing architecture with the TU104 chip, it includes 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, alongside 40 RT cores and 320 tensor cores. Its FP32 performance of 9.062 TFLOPS and texture rate of 283.2 GTexel/s are respectable for its generation. In the benchmark database, the RTX 2070 SUPER holds a percentile of 65 among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 22206. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA RTX A400 with a delta of -0.5%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z with a delta of 0.9%, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile with a delta of -2.3%. For Control, the GPU's 8 GB VRAM is adequate for the measured settings, but the frame rate data indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the bottleneck at higher resolutions. At 1080p High, the system achieves 80.3 FPS, but at 4K High, it drops to 44.2 FPS, a 45% reduction. This pattern holds across all presets: at 1080p Ultra, the system reaches 70.7 FPS, while at 4K Ultra, it falls to 37.5 FPS. The GPU's compute capabilities, as reflected in its PassMark G3D score of 18169 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 98316, are sufficient for 60 FPS at 1440p on High settings, but the data shows the card's limits are reached when pushing to 4K.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K resolutions reveals a classic GPU-bound scaling curve. At 1080p with Low settings, the system achieves 129.7 FPS, which drops to 99.2 FPS at 1440p and 65.3 FPS at 4K. This represents a 24% drop from 1080p to 1440p, and a further 34% drop from 1440p to 4K. The pattern is consistent across all settings presets: at High settings, the frame rates are 80.3, 64.4, and 44.2 FPS for 1080p, 1440p, and 4K respectively. The scaling from 1080p to 4K at High settings is a 45% reduction, which is substantial and clearly indicates that the GPU is the limiting component. At Medium settings, the drop from 1080p (94.2 FPS) to 4K (47.9 FPS) is even more pronounced at 49%, while at Ultra settings, the drop from 1080p (70.7 FPS) to 4K (37.5 FPS) is 47%. The 1440p results are more encouraging: at High settings, the 64.4 FPS is above the 60 FPS threshold, and at Medium settings, the 72.8 FPS provides a comfortable margin. The data shows that the CPU, with its strong single-thread and multi-thread scores, is not the bottleneck in this pairing; the frame rate drops are almost entirely attributable to the GPU's rendering load as pixel count increases. The fact that the CPU's nearest rivals have deltas under 0.6% further confirms that the processor is not a differentiator in this game. For users targeting 4K, the data suggests that Low settings (65.3 FPS) are the only viable option for smooth gameplay, while 1440p offers a much better balance of visual quality and performance.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this CPU-GPU combination in Control?

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 with High settings delivers 64.4 FPS, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay. At 1080p, all settings presets exceed 70 FPS, with Low reaching 129.7 FPS. At 4K, only Low settings (65.3 FPS) achieve a playable frame rate, while High (44.2 FPS) and Ultra (37.5 FPS) fall below it.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 22206, placing it at the 65th percentile among all GPUs. It is 0.5% behind the NVIDIA RTX A400 (score 22307) and 0.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN Z (score 22006). It is 2.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile (score 22729) and 2.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon RX 5700 (score 21670).

Q: Is the Ryzen 7 7800X3D holding back the RTX 2070 SUPER in this game?

A: The benchmark data indicates the CPU is not the limiting factor. The frame rate scaling from 1080p to 4K shows a consistent drop of 45-49% across settings, which is characteristic of a GPU bottleneck. The CPU's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29149 and single-core score of 4115 provide ample headroom, and its nearest rivals have deltas under 0.6%, confirming its performance is not a differentiator here.

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

A: At 2560x1440, Low settings achieve 99.2 FPS, while Ultra settings achieve 52.6 FPS. This is a 47% reduction in performance when moving from the lowest to the highest quality preset. The Medium preset (72.8 FPS) offers a middle ground, while High (64.4 FPS) is just above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: How does the system perform at 1080p with ray tracing considerations?

A: The data does not include separate ray tracing results, but the standard rasterization performance shows 80.3 FPS at High settings and 70.7 FPS at Ultra settings for 1920x1080. The RTX 2070 SUPER has 40 RT cores, which are present for ray tracing workloads, but the measured frame rates suggest that enabling ray tracing would likely require lower settings to maintain smooth performance.

Q: What does the combo rank in the game's database indicate?

A: This CPU-GPU combination ranks 987th out of 1636 tested pairings for Control. This places it in the lower-middle portion of the database, suggesting that while it can run the game, there are many more powerful combinations available. The rank reflects the RTX 2070 SUPER's age and position at the 65th percentile of GPUs, rather than any deficiency in the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Settings Recommendations

The measured frame rate data provides a clear hierarchy of settings presets for this system. At 1920x1080, all four presets deliver playable performance: Low (129.7 FPS), Medium (94.2 FPS), High (80.3 FPS), and Ultra (70.7 FPS). The 1080p resolution is the only one where Ultra settings remain above the 60 FPS threshold, making it the ideal choice for maximum visual quality without sacrificing smoothness. At 2560x1440, the situation changes: Low (99.2 FPS) and Medium (72.8 FPS) are comfortable, High (64.4 FPS) is marginally playable, but Ultra (52.6 FPS) falls below the 60 FPS mark. For 1440p users, High settings provide the best balance of visual fidelity and performance, with the 64.4 FPS average leaving some headroom for demanding scenes. At 3840x2160, only Low settings (65.3 FPS) deliver smooth gameplay, while Medium (47.9 FPS), High (44.2 FPS), and Ultra (37.5 FPS) all present noticeable stutter and reduced responsiveness. The data suggests that 4K gaming on this system requires significant compromises, and users should expect to play at Low settings to maintain a playable frame rate. The optimal experience for this pairing is either 1080p Ultra for maximum visual quality or 1440p High for a balance of resolution and performance. The 1080p Ultra preset is recommended for users prioritizing image quality, as the 70.7 FPS average provides a stable experience, while the 1440p High preset is the best choice for those seeking a higher resolution without dropping below 60 FPS.