Control

The pairing of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti delivers a high-refresh-rate experience in Control, a 2019 Action Adventure title. The data shows a system that is heavily GPU-limited at higher resolutions, while the CPU's 3D V-Cache allows it to stretch its legs at 1080p. This analysis breaks down the measured performance, the combo's standing among tested configurations, and the specific roles of the processor and graphics card.

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data reveals a classic resolution scaling curve, with the most significant performance drop occurring between 1440p and 4K. At High settings, the average frame rate falls from 111 FPS at 2560x1440 to 76.8 FPS at 3840x2160, a reduction of approximately 31%. This steep decline indicates that the rendering load at 4K is overwhelming the GPU, making it the definitive bottleneck.

The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is less punishing. At High settings, the frame rate goes from 150.2 FPS at 1920x1080 down to 111 FPS at 2560x1440, a 26% drop. This suggests that while the GPU is still the primary limiting factor, the CPU is beginning to provide more headroom at the lower resolution, preventing an even more dramatic falloff.

At the Low preset, the system's behavior is particularly telling. The 1080p result of 238.6 FPS is exceptionally high, and it drops to 179.1 FPS at 1440p and 119.3 FPS at 4K. The sheer magnitude of the 4K Low result—still above 60 FPS—shows the raw power of the RTX 5070 Ti. However, the fact that the 1080p Low score is more than double the 4K High score underscores that resolution and settings have a far greater impact on this game's performance than CPU capability.

The gap between Low and Ultra settings widens as resolution increases. At 1080p, the difference between Low (238.6 FPS) and Ultra (132.4 FPS) is 106.2 FPS. At 4K, that same gap shrinks to 52.1 FPS (119.3 vs. 67.2). This compression at higher resolutions is a clear sign that the GPU is saturated, and the CPU's ability to feed frames becomes less relevant. The data indicates that for 4K gaming, the RTX 5070 Ti is the sole component determining the experience, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is more than capable of keeping up with any settings configuration at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations, this specific pairing of CPU and GPU achieves a rank of 134 out of 1636 total combos for Control. This places the system firmly in the top 8.2% of all configurations tested, a strong showing that reflects the high-end nature of both components.

The combo's percentile standing is reinforced by the individual performance of its parts. The Ryzen 7 7800X3D sits in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31580. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700F (avgScore 31543, deltaPct 0.1) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (avgScore 31495, deltaPct 0.3). This indicates the 7800X3D is not just fast, but is clustered tightly with other top-tier processors, offering a marginal average performance edge over its closest competitors.

On the graphics side, the RTX 5070 Ti also holds the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52086. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which has a nearly identical average score of 52085 and a deltaPct of 0. This effectively places the 5070 Ti on par with the previous generation's flagship in synthetic benchmarks. The combination of two 87th-percentile components results in a pairing that is greater than the sum of its parts in Control, securing a high rank that is consistent with the hardware's overall capabilities.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is the dominant force in this configuration for Control. Its 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus provides a substantial 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth, which is more than sufficient for the game's textures and effects at any resolution tested. The memory clock runs at 1750 MHz, with an effective data rate of 28 Gbps, ensuring that data throughput is never a limiting factor in the measured scenarios.

The GPU's architecture is Blackwell 2.0, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. It contains 8960 shading units, 280 texture mapping units, and 96 ROPs. Its boost clock is rated at 2452 MHz, with a base clock of 2295 MHz. These specifications translate to a pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s, which are the raw processing metrics that directly influence how quickly the card can fill frames.

In Control, the GPU's role is clear from the FPS data. The performance difference between Low and Ultra settings at 4K is substantial, which is a direct consequence of the GPU's workload. The game leverages the card's ray tracing and compute capabilities, and the 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores are likely engaged when rendering the game's physics and visual effects. The data shows the card is the bottleneck at 4K, as even at Low settings (119.3 FPS), it cannot approach the frame rates seen at 1080p Low (238.6 FPS), where the CPU is more able to keep it fed.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data provides a complete picture of performance across three resolutions and four quality presets. At 1920x1080, the system is exceptionally fast. The Low preset achieves an average of 238.6 FPS, which is the highest score recorded in the entire dataset. Medium settings produce 166.2 FPS, High settings reach 150.2 FPS, and even the demanding Ultra preset averages 132.4 FPS. This indicates that at 1080p, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is capable of maximizing the frame output of the RTX 5070 Ti, with the CPU proving to be a strong partner.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain very high, but the GPU begins to feel the pressure. The Low preset averages 179.1 FPS, a 25% drop from 1080p. Medium settings deliver 127.7 FPS, High settings produce 111 FPS, and Ultra averages 97.2 FPS. These numbers show that 1440p is the sweet spot for high-refresh-rate monitors, as the system can comfortably maintain over 100 FPS on High settings.

At 3840x2160, the GPU becomes the definitive limiting factor. The Low preset averages 119.3 FPS, which is still a great result for 4K. Medium settings drop to 85.8 FPS, High settings to 76.8 FPS, and Ultra falls to 67.2 FPS. While these are all playable numbers, the scaling shows that the game is highly sensitive to pixel count. The difference between 1440p Ultra (97.2 FPS) and 4K Ultra (67.2 FPS) is a 30 FPS loss, highlighting the sheer computational cost of 4K rendering in Control. The data confirms that for a locked 60 FPS experience at 4K, Ultra settings are achievable, but for higher refresh rates, users will need to dial back to High or Medium.

FAQ

*Q: What is the highest average frame rate recorded for this combo in Control?*

A: The highest average frame rate is 238.6 FPS, achieved at 1920x1080 resolution with the Low settings preset.

Q: How does the Ryzen 7 7800X3D's average benchmark score compare to its closest rival?

A: The Ryzen 7 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 31580. Its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-12700F, scores 31543, which is a 0.1% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31495, a 0.3% difference.

Q: Is the system capable of maintaining 60 FPS at 4K Ultra settings?

A: Yes, the data shows an average of 67.2 FPS at 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, which is above the 60 FPS threshold.

Q: What is the GPU's memory configuration and bandwidth?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing a bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to the RTX 4080 in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 52086, while the RTX 4080 has a score of 52085. The deltaPct is 0, indicating they are statistically identical in these tests.

*Q: What is the combo's rank among all tested CPU-GPU pairings in Control?*

A: This specific combo ranks 134th out of 1636 total combos tested for Control, placing it in the top 8.2% of all configurations.