Control

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT combination lands in the middle of the pack for Control, securing the 1267th spot out of 2888 tested combos. This places it just inside the top half of all systems tested, a solid but not spectacular position for a game that leans heavily on both CPU and GPU resources. The pairing of a Zen 5 eight-core processor with a RDNA 2.0 graphics card proves capable, but the data indicates that the GPU is the primary constraint at higher resolutions, while the CPU holds its own at 1080p.

How This Combo Ranks

The combo’s rank of 1267 out of 2888 tested configurations places it in the 56th percentile of all systems benchmarked against this game. This is a respectable standing, reflecting a balanced pairing that can handle Control at playable frame rates across most settings, but it is not a top-tier performer. The Ryzen 7 9700F is a strong modern CPU, sitting in the 94th percentile of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (0.2% faster), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (0.2% slower), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (0.7% faster), and the Intel Core i7-14700K (0.9% faster). These tiny deltas suggest the 9700F is right in the competitive thicket of high-end desktop CPUs.

On the GPU side, the RX 6750 XT is in the 71st percentile of all graphics cards, with an average benchmark score of 26011. Its nearest rivals are surprisingly close: the AMD Radeon R9 M395X (0.5% faster), the AMD FirePro W7100 (0.6% faster), the AMD FirePro D700 (0.7% faster), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile (1.1% faster). This clustering shows that the 6750 XT is a mid-range performer, capable but not dominant. The combination of a top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU results in a system that is CPU-rich and GPU-limited in most gaming scenarios, which is exactly what the measured FPS data shows for Control.

FAQ

*Q: What is the best resolution to play Control with this combo?*

A: The data shows that 2560x1440 at High settings yields an average of 71 FPS, which is the sweet spot for a smooth experience. At 1920x1080 High, the average jumps to 94 FPS, but the visual upgrade to 1440p is worth the 23 FPS cost. 4K is only playable at Low settings (76 FPS), which defeats the purpose of the resolution.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its direct competitors?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F is statistically tied with its nearest rivals. It is 0.2% slower than the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX and 0.2% faster than the Intel Core i7-14700KF. The differences are negligible in real-world gaming, indicating that the 9700F provides performance on par with the best desktop chips from the previous generation.

Q: Is the RX 6750 XT a bottleneck for the Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: Yes, the benchmark results strongly indicate this. At 1080p Low, the combo hits 148 FPS, but at 4K Ultra, it drops to 42 FPS. The CPU is more than capable of feeding the GPU at lower resolutions, but the GPU’s compute limits become the binding constraint as resolution increases. The FPS scaling pattern confirms a GPU-bound scenario at 1440p and above.

Q: What is the maximum FPS achievable with this setup?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 148 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. This is the only configuration in the measured data that exceeds the 144 Hz refresh rate threshold, making it the target for competitive play if maximum frame rate is the priority.

*Q: Does the 12 GB VRAM on the GPU matter for Control?*

A: The 12 GB GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit bus and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for Control at all tested settings. The data shows that even at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 42, which is a performance limit likely due to compute throughput rather than memory capacity, as the game’s VRAM demands are not excessive.

Q: How does the combo’s rank translate to real-world performance?

A: Being in the 56th percentile of all combos means that a majority of systems tested (44%) perform better, while a significant minority (44%) perform worse. This is a solid mid-tier result, indicating that the system can run Control well but will not deliver the highest frame rates or maximum quality settings without compromises.

GPU Role

The AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT is the workhorse of this combo for Control, and its specifications dictate the performance ceiling. The GPU features a base clock of 2150 MHz, a game clock of 2495 MHz, and a boost clock of 2600 MHz. These clocks are high for a mid-range card, allowing it to push significant pixel throughput. The memory configuration includes 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 432.0 GB/s. This is ample for Control’s texture-heavy environments, even at 4K resolution, where the data shows an average of 48 FPS on High settings.

The GPU’s RDNA 2.0 architecture with 2560 shading units and 40 ray accelerators provides the raw compute power, rated at 13.31 TFLOPS FP32. This translates to a pixel rate of 166.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 416.0 GTexel/s. In practice, the 6750 XT handles Control’s physics-based combat and destructible environments without stuttering, as evidenced by the minimum FPS of 46 at 4K Medium. The GPU’s 250 W TDP and dual-slot design are typical for this class, and the PCIe 4.0 x16 interface ensures no bandwidth bottleneck. The data shows that the GPU is the limiting factor at 4K, where the average FPS drops below 60 on all settings except Low, confirming that its compute and memory bandwidth are fully utilized at that resolution.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data reveals a clear performance hierarchy across resolutions and settings. At 1920x1080, the combo is capable of high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset delivers an average of 148 FPS, which is the highest recorded score in the entire dataset. The Medium preset drops to 105 FPS, with a minimum of 90 and a maximum of 121 FPS. High settings yield 94 FPS, while Ultra still manages a very playable 81 FPS. This resolution is clearly CPU-bound, as the Ryzen 7 9700F’s strong single-thread performance (Passmark single-thread score of 4691) allows the GPU to stretch its legs.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain solid but begin to show GPU limitations. The Low preset averages 112 FPS, a 24% drop from 1080p Low. Medium averages 80 FPS (min 68, max 92), High averages 71 FPS, and Ultra drops to 62 FPS. The scaling from 1080p to 1440p is roughly linear, suggesting that the GPU is now the primary constraint. The 1440p High setting is the recommended sweet spot, as it maintains a 71 FPS average, which is above the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is clearly the bottleneck. The Low preset averages 76 FPS, which is the only 4K setting that remains above 60 FPS. Medium drops to 54 FPS (min 46, max 62), High averages 48 FPS, and Ultra falls to 42 FPS. These numbers show that 4K gaming is only viable with the Low preset, and even then, the frame rate is not consistently smooth. The transition from 1440p to 4K results in a 32% performance drop on High settings (71 to 48 FPS), which is a significant cost for the resolution increase.

Resolution Scaling

The performance scaling from 1080p to 4K illustrates the relationship between the CPU and GPU in this combo. At 1080p Low, the system achieves 148 FPS, which is likely near the CPU’s maximum frame delivery limit for Control. When resolution increases to 1440p Low, the FPS drops to 112, a 24% decrease. At 4K Low, the FPS falls to 76, a further 32% decrease from 1440p. This pattern shows that the GPU is increasingly responsible for frame rendering as resolution climbs, while the CPU’s role diminishes.

Looking at High settings, the scaling is more dramatic. From 1080p (94 FPS) to 1440p (71 FPS), there is a 24% drop. From 1440p to 4K (48 FPS), there is a further 32% drop. The consistent ~25% drop for each resolution step indicates that the GPU is the limiting component, as the CPU has ample headroom. The Ryzen 7 9700F’s 8 cores and 16 threads, with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, are more than sufficient to feed the RX 6750 XT at any resolution. The data suggests that if a faster GPU were paired with this CPU, the frame rates at 1080p would likely improve, but at 4K, the GPU’s compute limits would remain the primary barrier.

The Ultra preset shows the steepest scaling, with 81 FPS at 1080p dropping to 62 FPS at 1440p (23% drop) and then to 42 FPS at 4K (32% drop). This steep decline at 4K Ultra indicates that the GPU’s 13.31 TFLOPS of compute throughput is simply insufficient for the game’s highest quality settings at that resolution. The limiting component is unambiguously the GPU, as the CPU’s performance remains constant across resolutions.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal experience for this combo depends on the target resolution. For 1920x1080, the Ultra preset at 81 FPS is the best choice, as it provides the highest visual quality while maintaining a frame rate well above the 60 FPS threshold. The High preset at 94 FPS is also excellent, offering a slight performance boost for those with high-refresh monitors, but the visual jump to Ultra is worth the 13 FPS cost for most users.

For 2560x1440, the High preset at 71 FPS is the clear recommendation. This setting balances visual fidelity with smooth gameplay, staying above 60 FPS. The Medium preset at 80 FPS is a viable alternative if the user prefers higher frame rates, but the drop in visual quality is noticeable. The Ultra preset at 62 FPS is borderline, and the minimum FPS data is not available, but the average suggests it is playable. However, the 71 FPS at High is a safer bet for consistent performance.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset at 76 FPS is the only playable option, but it sacrifices almost all visual quality. The Medium preset at 54 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, and the High (48 FPS) and Ultra (42 FPS) presets are not recommended for smooth gameplay. For 4K, users should consider lowering the resolution or accepting the Low preset’s visual compromises. The data suggests that 1440p High is the best overall experience for this combo, offering a 71 FPS average with good visual quality, making it the recommended configuration for Control.