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# Control with AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 combination delivers a solid 1080p and 1440p experience in Control, with 4K remaining a stretch target. This pairing ranks in the 54th percentile of tested combos for this title, placing it mid-pack among 3,720 configurations. The CPU’s 3D V-Cache architecture and the GPU’s Ada Lovelace design create a balanced partnership, though the data reveals distinct bottlenecks depending on resolution and settings.

FAQ

Q: What is the best resolution for this combo in Control?

A: Based on measured FPS, 1920x1080 is the sweet spot, with average frame rates ranging from 77 FPS at Ultra settings to 140 FPS at Low. At 2560x1440, the combo still delivers playable results, with averages between 58 FPS (Ultra) and 106 FPS (Low). The 3840x2160 results are the weakest, with only the Low preset achieving an average above 60 FPS.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D posts an average benchmark score of 33,079. Its closest competitors—the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, Intel Core i7-13650HX, and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX—all match this score exactly with a deltaPct of 0. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H trails slightly at 33,201 with a deltaPct of -0.4.

Q: What is the GPU’s VRAM capacity and memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 4060 features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory clock runs at 2125 MHz, which translates to 17 Gbps effective. This configuration is adequate for Control at 1080p and 1440p, but the 8 GB capacity may become a limiting factor at 4K Ultra settings.

Q: Does the combo maintain 60+ FPS at 1440p?

A: At 2560x1440, the combo achieves 60+ FPS on Low (106 FPS), Medium (75 FPS), and High (67 FPS) presets. However, the Ultra preset drops to 58 FPS average, falling just below the 60 FPS threshold. For a locked 60 FPS experience at 1440p, users should stick to High settings or below.

Q: What is the CPU’s boost clock and core configuration?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. It features 96 MB of shared L3 cache, which is instrumental in gaming workloads. The CPU’s TDP is 120 W, and it uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform.

Q: How does the GPU rank among all tested GPUs?

A: The RTX 4060 sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 17,639. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (deltaPct -0.2), AMD Radeon 780M (deltaPct 0.3), AMD Radeon Pro 560 (deltaPct 0.5), and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (deltaPct 0.7).

How This Combo Ranks

The combo ranks 2,008 out of 3,720 tested configurations for Control, placing it in the upper-middle tier of the database. This position reflects a capable but not exceptional pairing for this title. The rank suggests that while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D provides excellent CPU-side performance, the RTX 4060’s mid-range GPU capabilities hold the combo back from higher placement.

In context, the CPU alone ranks at the 83rd percentile among all processors, with an average benchmark score of 33,079. The GPU, meanwhile, sits at the 61st percentile among all GPUs. The gap between these two percentiles indicates that the GPU is the more limiting component in this pairing for Control, particularly at higher resolutions and settings.

The combo’s mid-pack ranking is consistent with the measured FPS data. At 1080p, the combo delivers strong performance across all settings, but the gap between Low and Ultra presets is substantial—a 63 FPS difference between the 140 FPS Low and 77 FPS Ultra results. This spread suggests the GPU is the primary factor determining frame rates, as the CPU’s 3D V-Cache advantages are less pronounced when the GPU is pushed harder.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is built on the AD107 chip using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 18,900 million transistors packed into a 159 mm² die. Its base clock runs at 1830 MHz, boosting to 2460 MHz under load. The GPU features 3,072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores supporting ray tracing and DLSS workloads.

For Control, the GPU’s 8 GB GDDR6 memory capacity proves adequate for 1080p and 1440p gaming, but the 4K results reveal its limitations. At 3840x2160, the Ultra preset yields only 39 FPS average, while even High settings muster just 45 FPS. The Medium preset at 4K produces 51 FPS with a minimum of 43 FPS and maximum of 58 FPS, indicating inconsistent frame pacing under heavy memory pressure.

The GPU’s FP32 compute performance of 15.11 TFLOPS and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s are respectable for the mid-range segment. The pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s supports the measured frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but the 4K results suggest the GPU’s 128-bit memory bus and 272.0 GB/s bandwidth struggle with the higher resolution’s increased memory demands.

The RTX 4060’s PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides sufficient bandwidth for this title, and its 115 W TDP keeps power requirements modest. The GPU’s DirectX 12 Ultimate support (12_2) ensures compatibility with Control’s modern rendering features, while the Vulkan 1.4 and OpenGL 4.6 APIs offer alternative paths for different workloads.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers its strongest results. The Low preset achieves 140 FPS average, while Medium drops to 99 FPS with a minimum of 84 FPS and maximum of 114 FPS. High settings produce 88 FPS average, and Ultra yields 77 FPS. These numbers indicate that even at maximum settings, the combo maintains well above 60 FPS at 1080p, making it a smooth experience for high-refresh-rate monitors.

Moving to 2560x1440, performance scales down predictably. The Low preset still delivers 106 FPS, but Medium falls to 75 FPS with a range of 64 to 86 FPS. High settings average 67 FPS, while Ultra drops to 58 FPS. The 1440p results show the combo straddling the 60 FPS line—smooth on Medium and High, but slightly below ideal on Ultra.

At 3840x2160, the GPU’s limitations become evident. Low settings produce 71 FPS average, but Medium falls to 51 FPS with a range of 43 to 58 FPS. High settings manage only 45 FPS, and Ultra drops to 39 FPS. The 4K results indicate that this combo is only viable at Low settings for a playable experience, as all other presets fall below the 60 FPS target.

The minimum FPS data, available only for Medium settings, shows interesting patterns. At 1080p Medium, the minimum of 84 FPS represents an 84.8% of the average, indicating reasonably stable performance. At 1440p Medium, the minimum of 64 FPS is 85.3% of the average, while at 4K Medium, the minimum of 43 FPS is 84.3% of the average. These ratios suggest consistent frame pacing across resolutions.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K reveals a clear GPU-bound scenario. At High settings, the average FPS decreases from 88 at 1080p to 67 at 1440p—a 23.9% drop—and then to 45 at 4K, representing a 48.9% reduction from 1080p. This scaling pattern is typical for a mid-range GPU, where the increased pixel count at 4K overwhelms the memory bandwidth and compute resources.

At Low settings, the scaling is less severe but still pronounced. The 140 FPS at 1080p drops to 106 FPS at 1440p (a 24.3% reduction) and then to 71 FPS at 4K (a 49.3% reduction from 1080p). The consistent percentage drops across settings suggest the GPU is the primary bottleneck at all resolutions, with the CPU’s performance headroom not being fully utilized.

The Medium preset shows similar scaling patterns. From 99 FPS at 1080p to 75 FPS at 1440p (24.2% drop) to 51 FPS at 4K (48.5% drop). The Ultra preset follows suit: 77 FPS at 1080p, 58 FPS at 1440p (24.7% drop), and 39 FPS at 4K (49.4% drop). These uniform scaling percentages indicate that the GPU’s rendering pipeline is the limiting factor, with resolution increases directly impacting frame rates.

This scaling behavior has practical implications. The combo is clearly optimized for 1080p gaming, where it can handle Ultra settings comfortably. At 1440p, users must compromise on settings to maintain 60 FPS. At 4K, only the Low preset provides acceptable performance, and even then, the 71 FPS average suggests the GPU is operating at its limits.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is built on the Zen 4 architecture (Raphael codename) using TSMC’s 5 nm process, with 11,270 million transistors across a 71 mm² die. Its 8 cores and 16 threads operate at a base clock of 4.20 GHz, boosting to 5.00 GHz. The CPU features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and a substantial 96 MB of shared L3 cache.

In synthetic benchmarks, the CPU demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance. Cinebench R23 scores reach 16,817 in multicore and 1,713 in single-core. Geekbench results show 15,610 multicore and 2,426 single-core. The 3DMark tests reveal scaling from 959 in single-thread to 7,980 in 16-thread workloads, while PassMark scores include 34,293 multithread, 3,759 single-thread, and 3,522 physics.

The CPU’s 3D V-Cache configuration provides 96 MB of L3 cache, which is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads that exhibit high cache locality. Control, being an action-adventure title with complex physics and AI systems, likely benefits from this cache design. However, the measured FPS data suggests that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck—the GPU’s performance caps frame rates at all resolutions and settings.

The CPU’s memory support includes DDR5 with dual-channel configuration and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth, along with ECC memory support. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 24 lanes (CPU only) ensures ample bandwidth for the GPU and storage devices. The integrated Radeon Graphics provide a fallback display output, though the discrete RTX 4060 handles all gaming workloads.

The CPU’s nearest rivals in benchmark scores—the Ryzen 7 8700G, Core i7-13650HX, and Ryzen 7 7745HX—all match its average score of 33,079 exactly. This tight clustering suggests that the 7800X3D’s performance is well-aligned with contemporary mid-range processors, with its 3D V-Cache providing a specific advantage in cache-sensitive gaming scenarios rather than raw compute throughput.