Control

# Control with AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER combination delivers a compelling Control experience, with benchmark results showing strong performance across all tested resolutions and settings. This pairing ranks 170th out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the top 10.4% of all configurations. The data reveals a system that easily handles the game at high refresh rates, though the scaling patterns between resolutions and settings tell a nuanced story about where the bottleneck lies.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D brings 8 cores and 16 threads based on the Zen 4 Raphael architecture, running on a 5nm process. Its base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz provide substantial single-thread performance, as reflected in its 3DMark single-thread score of 959. The processor also features a large 96 MB shared L3 cache, which is particularly relevant for game physics and AI computations common in Action Adventure titles like Control.

The CPU's threading capabilities show consistent scaling from 2 to 16 threads, with 3DMark scores of 1,887 for 2 threads, 3,684 for 4 threads, 6,539 for 8 threads, and 7,967 for max threads. This near-linear scaling suggests the processor handles both lightly-threaded game logic and more heavily-parallel background tasks effectively. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 29,149 and single-core score of 4,115 further confirm strong all-around capability.

In Control specifically, the CPU's role appears secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions, but at 1080p the processor demonstrates its ability to feed frames efficiently. The 225.6 FPS average at 1080p Low settings indicates that the CPU can push frame rates well above typical monitor refresh rates. The CPU's 87th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31,580, places it just 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,543) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495), showing tight competition at this performance tier.

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

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER employs the AD103 chip on TSMC's 5nm process, with 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus providing 672.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The GPU runs at a base clock of 2,340 MHz and boosts to 2,610 MHz, with memory clocked at 1,313 MHz (21 Gbps effective). Its 8,448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs deliver substantial raw compute power, while 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores handle ray tracing and DLSS workloads.

The GPU's memory capacity proves adequate for Control at all tested settings, with no indication of VRAM limitations even at 4K Ultra. The 64.7 FPS average at 4K Ultra demonstrates the card's ability to handle the game's most demanding configuration. The GPU's 86th percentile ranking versus all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48,704, places it 0.7% behind the NVIDIA CMP 50HX (49,071) and 1.6% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (47,915).

The RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's DirectX 12 support (12 Ultimate) is well-utilized in Control, which leverages modern graphics APIs. The GPU's passmark DirectX 12 score of 119 and DirectX 11 score of 278 indicate strong API-specific performance, while the Vulkan score of 206,035 in Geekbench shows compatibility with alternative rendering paths.

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

At 1080p, all settings presets exceed 120 FPS, making the choice more about visual fidelity than playability. The Ultra preset delivers 127.8 FPS, which remains smooth on high-refresh displays, while High offers 146 FPS and Medium reaches 159.7 FPS. The Low preset at 225.6 FPS provides maximum responsiveness but sacrifices visual quality unnecessarily given the headroom available.

Moving to 1440p, the situation remains comfortable. Ultra achieves 97.1 FPS, which is suitable for most gaming scenarios. High at 111.6 FPS and Medium at 123.6 FPS offer progressively higher frame rates with diminishing visual returns. Low at 172.7 FPS is excessive for typical 1440p displays.

At 4K, the choice becomes more consequential. Ultra drops to 64.7 FPS, which is playable but may feel less smooth on high-refresh displays. High at 75.1 FPS provides a better balance, while Medium at 82.7 FPS is arguably the sweet spot for 4K gaming with this setup. Low at 114 FPS remains viable for competitive play, though the visual compromises are significant at this resolution.

The data suggests that High or Medium presets at 4K, or Ultra at 1440p, provide the best overall experience depending on display capabilities and personal preference for frame rate versus visual fidelity.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific CPU-GPU combination ranks 170th out of 1,636 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 89.6th percentile of all configurations. This ranking reflects the strong synergy between the 7800X3D's high single-thread performance and the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's substantial graphics throughput.

The CPU's 87th percentile ranking (versus all CPUs) and the GPU's 86th percentile ranking (versus all GPUs) are both high, but the combo rank suggests the two components work together effectively without significant bottlenecks. The 170th position out of 1,636 indicates that while many combinations can run Control well, this pairing offers particularly balanced performance.

Notably, the combo outperforms what the individual component percentiles might suggest, implying that Control benefits from the combination of the CPU's large L3 cache and the GPU's high bandwidth. The data indicates that this pairing excels in scenarios where both CPU and GPU are taxed, such as high-resolution gaming with complex physics and particle effects characteristic of Control's supernatural action sequences.

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

Examining the FPS scaling across resolutions reveals clear trends about system limitations. At Low settings, the average FPS drops from 225.6 at 1080p to 172.7 at 1440p (a 23.4% reduction) and then to 114 at 4K (a 34.0% reduction from 1440p). This pattern indicates that even at Low settings, the GPU becomes progressively more limiting as resolution increases.

At High settings, the scaling shows 146 FPS at 1080p, 111.6 FPS at 1440p (23.6% drop), and 75.1 FPS at 4K (32.7% drop from 1440p). The similar percentage drops across settings suggest consistent GPU-bound behavior at higher resolutions. Ultra settings show 127.8 FPS at 1080p, 97.1 FPS at 1440p (24.0% drop), and 64.7 FPS at 4K (33.4% drop from 1440p).

The relatively consistent scaling pattern across all settings indicates that the GPU is the primary limiting factor when resolution increases. The CPU's strong performance at 1080p Low (225.6 FPS) demonstrates its capability to drive high frame rates, but the GPU's workload scales more rapidly with resolution, becoming the bottleneck at 4K. This suggests that users with higher refresh rate 1440p displays will see the best balance of CPU and GPU utilization.

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

1920x1080:

• Low: 225.6 FPS average
• Medium: 159.7 FPS average
• High: 146 FPS average
• Ultra: 127.8 FPS average

2560x1440:

• Low: 172.7 FPS average
• Medium: 123.6 FPS average
• High: 111.6 FPS average
• Ultra: 97.1 FPS average

3840x2160:

• Low: 114 FPS average
• Medium: 82.7 FPS average
• High: 75.1 FPS average
• Ultra: 64.7 FPS average

The data reveals that the gap between Low and Ultra settings narrows as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low and Ultra is 97.8 FPS (76.5% increase), while at 4K, the difference is 49.3 FPS (76.2% increase). This proportional consistency indicates that settings impact performance similarly across resolutions, with the GPU handling both resolution and quality scaling predictably.

The 1440p results show particularly strong performance, with even the Ultra preset maintaining nearly 100 FPS. This makes 1440p the sweet spot for this combination, offering high visual quality without compromising frame rates. The 4K results, while lower, still provide playable frame rates across all settings, with only Ultra dipping below the 70 FPS threshold.

FAQ

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

A: The 2560x1440 results show the best balance, with Ultra averaging 97.1 FPS, High at 111.6 FPS, and Medium at 123.6 FPS, all comfortably above 60 FPS while maintaining high visual quality.

Q: How does this combo perform at 4K Ultra settings?

A: The 4K Ultra preset averages 64.7 FPS, which is playable but represents the most demanding configuration tested. Users seeking higher frame rates at 4K should consider High (75.1 FPS) or Medium (82.7 FPS) presets.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: At 1080p Low, the system reaches 225.6 FPS, suggesting the CPU can drive very high frame rates. However, the GPU becomes increasingly limiting as settings increase, with Ultra dropping to 127.8 FPS.

Q: How does this CPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 7800X3D's average benchmark score of 31,580 is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700F (31,543) and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31,495), showing very tight competition.

Q: What frame rate can I expect at 1440p High settings?

A: The measured average is 111.6 FPS at 2560x1440 with High settings, providing smooth gameplay well above standard 60 FPS displays.

Q: Is the 16 GB VRAM sufficient for Control at 4K?

A: The data shows playable performance at all 4K settings, with no indication of VRAM limitations. The 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth handles the game's requirements effectively.