Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured frame rates for Control with the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 show a clear and consistent scaling pattern as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with High settings, the combo averages 61 FPS. Moving to 2560x1440 at the same settings drops the average to 46 FPS, a reduction of 15 frames. At 3840x2160, the average falls further to 31 FPS, representing a 30-frame decline from the 1080p baseline.

This scaling behavior points directly to the GPU as the limiting component. The GTX 1070, with its 8 GB of GDDR5 memory on a 256-bit bus delivering 256.3 GB/s of bandwidth, is being tasked with progressively heavier pixel workloads. The data shows a nearly linear relationship between resolution and performance loss: each step from 1080p to 1440p to 4K costs roughly 15 frames at High settings. This is characteristic of a GPU-bound scenario, where the CPU has ample headroom to feed frames but the graphics card cannot keep pace with the increasing pixel count.

The Low settings row reinforces this interpretation. At 1920x1080 Low, the combo reaches 97 FPS, suggesting that when graphical load is minimized, the system can push well beyond 60 FPS. At 2560x1440 Low, it drops to 73 FPS, and at 3840x2160 Low, it settles at 49 FPS. The fact that even at Low settings the 4K resolution cannot hold 60 FPS confirms that the GTX 1070's rasterization throughput is the bottleneck, not the CPU or memory subsystem.

How This Combo Ranks

In the database of tested combinations for Control, this pairing of AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 holds a combo rank of 2395 out of 2888 total combos. That places it in the lower third of all tested configurations, which is consistent with the GPU's age and market position. The GTX 1070 carries a percentile rank of 47 against all GPUs, meaning it sits just below the median of every graphics card ever benchmarked on this site. This is not a top-tier configuration by any stretch, but it is also not at the absolute bottom.

The rank of 2395 indicates that a substantial majority of tested combos outperform this pairing in Control. The data suggests that users seeking higher frame rates in this title would need to look at more recent graphics hardware. However, the combo is not entirely without merit; the CPU percentile of 94 against all processors shows that the Ryzen 7 9700F is a strong performer in its own right, and the bottleneck is clearly the GPU side of the equation.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is built on the Pascal architecture using the GP104 chip, fabricated on a 16 nm process at TSMC. It features 1920 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. The memory configuration consists of 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit interface, yielding a bandwidth of 256.3 GB/s. The base clock is 1506 MHz with a boost clock of 1683 MHz, and memory runs at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective).

These specifications directly influence the measured frame rates in Control. The 8 GB VRAM capacity is sufficient for the resolutions tested, though the game's demands at 4K High and Ultra settings push the card to its limits. At 3840x2160 Ultra, the average FPS falls to 27, which is below the playable threshold for most users. At 3840x2160 High, it manages 31 FPS, and at Medium it reaches 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and a maximum of 40 FPS. The Low setting at 4K yields 49 FPS, showing that even with reduced graphical fidelity, the card cannot break 60 FPS at this resolution.

The GPU's compute capabilities, measured at 6.463 TFLOPS FP32 and a texture rate of 202.0 GTexel/s, are modest by modern standards. The passmark G3D score of 13498 places it in the 47th percentile, with nearest rivals including the AMD FirePro W5000 (score 9803, delta -0.2%) and NVIDIA Quadro M2000M (score 9832, delta -0.5%). These close margins in synthetic benchmarks translate to the real-world performance seen in Control, where the card delivers playable but not exceptional frame rates at lower resolutions and struggles at higher ones.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo delivers a range of performance depending on the settings preset. Low settings achieve 97 FPS on average, which is well above the 60 FPS target and indicates a smooth experience. Medium settings drop to 69 FPS, with a minimum of 58 FPS and a maximum of 79 FPS, still maintaining playable framerates with occasional dips below 60. High settings average 61 FPS, right at the threshold, while Ultra settings fall to 53 FPS, which may show noticeable stutter in fast-paced scenes.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates decrease across all presets. Low settings average 73 FPS, still capable of smooth gameplay. Medium settings average 52 FPS with a minimum of 44 FPS and maximum of 60 FPS, meaning the experience is borderline playable with occasional slowdowns. High settings drop to 46 FPS, and Ultra settings average 40 FPS. At this resolution, the GTX 1070 begins to show its age, with only the Low preset maintaining a consistently smooth experience.

At 3840x2160, the card struggles significantly. Low settings average 49 FPS, which is playable but not ideal. Medium settings average 35 FPS with a minimum of 30 FPS and maximum of 40 FPS, indicating frequent frame drops. High settings average 31 FPS, and Ultra settings average 27 FPS, both below the threshold for smooth gameplay. The data clearly shows that 4K is not a viable resolution for this combo in Control, even at the lowest settings.

FAQ

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

A: The data shows that 1920x1080 is the only resolution where the combo can consistently exceed 60 FPS, with Low settings achieving 97 FPS and High settings reaching 61 FPS. At 2560x1440, only the Low preset (73 FPS) maintains smooth framerates, while 3840x2160 never reaches 60 FPS even at Low settings (49 FPS).

Q: How does the GTX 1070 compare to its nearest rivals in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The GTX 1070 has an average benchmark score of 9780, which places it in the 47th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD FirePro W5000, scores 9803 (0.2% higher), while the NVIDIA Quadro M2000M scores 9832 (0.5% higher). The NVIDIA Tesla M10 and Tesla C2070 score 9724 and 9716 respectively, both slightly lower.

Q: Can this combo handle 4K gaming in Control?

A: No. At 3840x2160, the highest average FPS recorded is 49 at Low settings. Medium settings average 35 FPS, High settings average 31 FPS, and Ultra settings average 27 FPS. These figures are all below the 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay, and even the best-case scenario at 4K falls short of playable standards for most users.

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F ranks in the 94th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (score 69875, 0.2% lower) and Intel Core i7-14700KF (score 70163, 0.2% higher).

Q: How does the GTX 1070's VRAM capacity affect performance?

A: The 8 GB GDDR5 memory is sufficient for all tested resolutions and settings in Control. The bottleneck is not memory capacity but rather the card's raw processing power, as evidenced by the consistent frame rate drops with increasing resolution regardless of settings.

Q: Is there a significant difference between Medium and High settings at 1080p?

A: Yes. At 1920x1080, Medium settings average 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS, while High settings average 61 FPS. The difference of 8 FPS suggests that Medium provides a more stable experience with the minimum staying closer to 60 FPS, while High may dip below the threshold.

Settings Recommendations

The measured data provides clear guidance for the optimal settings configuration for this combo. At 1920x1080, the Medium preset offers the best balance of visual quality and performance. It achieves an average of 69 FPS with a minimum of 58 FPS and maximum of 79 FPS. This means the experience stays within a narrow band above and below 60 FPS, which is acceptable for most gameplay. The High preset at 61 FPS is borderline, and Ultra at 53 FPS may result in noticeable hitches during intense scenes. The Low preset at 97 FPS is smooth but sacrifices significant visual fidelity.

For users who prioritize a locked 60 FPS experience, the Low preset at 1080p is the safest choice, delivering 97 FPS with ample headroom. However, the Medium preset's visual improvements are substantial enough that the occasional dip to 58 FPS is likely worth the trade-off for most players. The data indicates that pushing beyond Medium at this resolution introduces diminishing returns, with High costing 8 FPS and Ultra costing 16 FPS relative to Medium.

At 2560x1440, the situation is more constrained. The Low preset at 73 FPS is the only option that maintains a comfortable margin above 60 FPS. Medium at 52 FPS falls below the threshold, and High at 46 FPS and Ultra at 40 FPS are progressively less playable. Users with 1440p monitors should either accept the visual compromise of Low settings or consider reducing the resolution to 1080p to unlock Medium or High quality.

For 3840x2160, the data is unambiguous: no settings preset delivers a satisfactory experience. Even the Low preset at 49 FPS is below the 60 FPS target, and the visual quality at this setting undermines the purpose of 4K resolution. Users with 4K displays should avoid this combo for Control or be prepared to play at a lower resolution with upscaling.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is a desktop processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The CPU is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. It supports DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, providing 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

The CPU's performance in synthetic benchmarks is strong. It scores 4691 in both Passmark single-thread and singlethread tests, and 36470 in the Passmark multithread test. The integer math score is 120788, floating point math is 77955, and extended instructions score is 33688. These figures place the CPU in the 94th percentile against all processors, with an average benchmark score of 69996. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (score 69875, 0.2% lower), Intel Core i7-14700KF (score 70163, 0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (score 69515, 0.7% lower), and Intel Core i7-14700K (score 69355, 0.9% lower).

In the context of Control, the CPU's role is secondary to the GPU. The measured frame rates across all resolutions and settings are consistent with GPU-bound behavior, meaning the Ryzen 7 9700F has sufficient processing power to feed the GTX 1070 without becoming a bottleneck. The high single-thread score of 4691 is particularly relevant for game performance, as many game engines rely heavily on single-threaded performance. The 8 cores and 16 threads provide ample headroom for background tasks and future multi-threaded workloads, but in this specific title, the CPU is not the limiting factor.

The 65 W TDP and unlocked multiplier make this a power-efficient and overclockable processor, though the data does not include overclocking results. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 24 lanes ensures that the CPU can interface with modern GPUs and NVMe drives at full bandwidth, though the GTX 1070 uses PCIe 3.0 x16, which is backward compatible. The CPU's memory support for DDR5 with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures that memory bandwidth is not a constraint in this configuration, further confirming that the GPU is the performance limiter.