Control

FAQ

Q: What is the combo rank of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB in Control?

A: This combination ranks 1036 out of 2888 tested combos in the database for Control, placing it in the upper-middle tier of all tested systems.

Q: What is the best average FPS achieved by this combo at 1080p?

A: The highest average FPS recorded is 162 at 1920x1080 with Low settings. The Ultra preset at the same resolution delivers 89 FPS average.

Q: How much VRAM does the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB have, and what memory type is used?

A: The GPU features 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the boost clock of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F?

A: The CPU has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does this CPU support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F supports ECC memory and uses DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB?

A: The launch MSRP is 399 USD for the GPU, while the CPU has a launch MSRP of $289.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge) using a 4 nm process from TSMC. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz can boost up to 5.50 GHz, which provides substantial single-thread performance for game logic and physics calculations. The CPU includes 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache, all feeding a dual-channel DDR5 memory controller with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

In Control, a game that blends action-adventure gameplay with physics-heavy environmental interactions, the CPU's multithreaded capabilities matter for handling the game's asynchronous world streaming and object interactions. The PassMark multithread score of 36470 and single-thread score of 4691 indicate strong per-core performance, which is critical for maintaining consistent frame pacing in scenes with many dynamic objects. The CPU's percentile ranking of 94 among all CPUs confirms it sits in the top tier for general processing power.

The benchmark results show that even at 1080p with Low settings, where the GPU has the least work, the combo achieves 162 FPS. At 4K Ultra, the frame rate drops to 45 FPS, suggesting that the CPU is not the primary bottleneck in this title. The CPU's 65 W TDP and active production status indicate it is designed for efficient sustained operation, though the data does not directly measure power draw during gaming.

Comparing the CPU to its nearest rivals, the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX scores 69875 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X scores 69515 (0.7% behind), and the Intel Core i7-14700K scores 69355 (0.9% behind). These near-identical scores suggest that the 9700F delivers comparable processing capability to these established desktop and mobile flagships, meaning CPU-induced frame rate differences in Control would likely be within measurement noise.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F with the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB ranks 1036 out of 2888 tested combos in Control, placing it in the 64th percentile of all tested systems. This rank reflects a balanced pairing where neither component severely limits the other. The rank of 1036 means roughly 1850 other combinations outperform it, which is expected given that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB sits at the 19th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

The CPU's strong PassMark average score of 69996 places it at the 94th percentile among all CPUs, while the GPU's average benchmark score of 2913 (from 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12) places it at the 19th percentile among all GPUs. This asymmetry — a top-tier CPU paired with a mid-range GPU — explains why the combo rank is driven more by GPU limitations than CPU headroom. The data suggests that upgrading the GPU would yield larger FPS gains in Control than upgrading the CPU.

The combo's rank within the database is moderate, not exceptional. This is consistent with the GPU's nearest rivals: the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2910 (0.1% behind), the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907 (0.2% behind), the NVIDIA Quadro P600 scores 2923 (0.3% ahead), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 scores 2893 (0.7% behind). These deltas are tiny, meaning the 8 GB variant performs essentially identically to its 16 GB sibling in raw benchmark terms.

Measured FPS Breakdown

1920x1080

At 1080p, the combo delivers playable frame rates across all settings. Low settings produce an average of 162 FPS, Medium averages 115 FPS with a minimum of 98 and maximum of 132, High averages 102 FPS, and Ultra averages 89 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra shows a 73 FPS drop, indicating that the GPU is increasingly stressed as settings rise, but even at Ultra the system maintains nearly 90 FPS.

2560x1440

Moving to 1440p, the frame rates remain strong. Low settings average 123 FPS, Medium averages 87 FPS with a minimum of 74 and maximum of 100, High averages 77 FPS, and Ultra averages 67 FPS. The gap between Low and Ultra narrows to 56 FPS, but the relative drop from 1080p to 1440p at each setting is consistent: Low falls 24%, Medium falls 24%, High falls 25%, and Ultra falls 25%.

3840x2160

At 4K, the GPU becomes the dominant limiting factor. Low settings average 83 FPS, Medium averages 59 FPS with a minimum of 50 and maximum of 68, High averages 52 FPS, and Ultra averages 45 FPS. The Low-to-Medium step costs 24 FPS, while the High-to-Ultra step costs only 7 FPS, indicating diminishing returns at the highest quality levels. The minimum FPS of 50 at Medium 4K suggests occasional frame dips, but the average remains above 45 FPS even at Ultra.

The data shows a clear pattern: as resolution increases, the absolute FPS drops and the gap between settings narrows. At 1080p, Low is 82% faster than Ultra (162 vs 89). At 4K, Low is 84% faster than Ultra (83 vs 45). This consistency suggests the scaling is largely resolution-driven rather than setting-driven.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB uses the AD106 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, manufactured on a 5 nm process by TSMC. It features 4352 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, and 48 raster output units, along with 34 ray tracing cores and 136 tensor cores. The GPU operates at a base clock of 2310 MHz with a boost clock of 2535 MHz, delivering 22.06 TFLOPS of FP32 performance.

The 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus provides 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. For Control, a game known for its detailed environments and particle effects, the memory bandwidth is sufficient at 1080p and 1440p, but at 4K the combination of memory capacity and bandwidth begins to strain. The 4K Ultra result of 45 FPS suggests that the GPU is fully utilized, but the 8 GB capacity may limit texture streaming in the most demanding scenes.

The GPU's 160 W TDP and dual-slot design make it a relatively power-efficient option, though the data does not directly measure power consumption during gameplay. The pixel rate of 121.7 GPixel/s and texture rate of 344.8 GTexel/s provide the fill rate needed for Control's visual effects. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, covering all modern rendering APIs.

The GPU's percentile ranking of 19 among all GPUs is notably lower than the CPU's 94th percentile, which quantifies the imbalance in this pairing. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2913 places it near the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB (2907, 0.2% behind) and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF (2910, 0.1% behind), confirming that the 8 GB memory variant does not sacrifice raw compute performance.

Settings Recommendations

For a smooth experience at 1920x1080, the High preset at 102 FPS average offers a strong balance between visual fidelity and frame rate. The Ultra preset at 89 FPS is still well above the 60 FPS threshold, so players with high-refresh monitors could opt for it, but the 13 FPS gain from dropping to High may be preferable for competitive play. The Medium preset at 115 FPS provides additional headroom with minimal visual compromise.

At 2560x1440, the High preset at 77 FPS is the recommended starting point, as it remains above 60 FPS while delivering good image quality. The Ultra preset at 67 FPS is playable but shows the GPU approaching its limits. For those prioritizing frame rate over visuals, Medium at 87 FPS offers a 10 FPS improvement over High with a modest quality reduction. The Low preset at 123 FPS is available for high-refresh display owners, but the visual trade-off is significant.

At 3840x2160, the Medium preset at 59 FPS is the only setting that approaches a 60 FPS average, with a minimum of 50 FPS. The High preset at 52 FPS and Ultra at 45 FPS are below the ideal threshold, so Medium is the recommended preset for 4K gaming. The Low preset at 83 FPS provides a playable experience but sacrifices most visual effects. Given that the data shows Medium delivers 59 FPS average, this represents the best compromise between image quality and performance at 4K.

The measured rows indicate that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB can handle Control at high frame rates at 1080p and 1440p, but 4K requires settling for Medium settings to maintain playability. The minimum FPS data at Medium settings (98 at 1080p, 74 at 1440p, 50 at 4K) shows that frame pacing remains consistent even in demanding scenes.

Resolution Scaling

The FPS drop from 1080p to 4K is substantial across all settings. At Low, the average falls from 162 to 83 FPS, a 49% reduction. At Medium, it falls from 115 to 59 FPS, a 49% reduction. At High, it falls from 102 to 52 FPS, a 49% reduction. At Ultra, it falls from 89 to 45 FPS, a 49% reduction. The consistency of this 49% drop across all settings is notable, indicating that the scaling is purely resolution-driven and not affected by quality presets.

The 1440p results sit almost exactly halfway between 1080p and 4K in terms of pixel count. The frame rates at 1440p are approximately 24-25% lower than 1080p and 33-35% higher than 4K at each setting. This linear scaling suggests that the GPU is the primary limiting factor, as a CPU-bound system would show less FPS degradation at higher resolutions.

The data indicates that the limiting component shifts depending on resolution. At 1080p, the CPU's strong single-thread performance (4691 PassMark) helps maintain high frame rates, but the GPU still manages to keep pace with 162 FPS at Low. At 4K, the GPU's 8 GB memory and 288 GB/s bandwidth become the bottleneck, as evidenced by the 45 FPS Ultra result. The CPU's 94th percentile ranking suggests it has ample headroom at all resolutions, while the GPU's 19th percentile ranking indicates it is the constraining factor in this combo.

The resolution scaling also reveals that the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB is better suited for 1080p and 1440p gaming in Control. The 4K results, while playable at Medium, do not provide the headroom needed for demanding scenes. Players targeting 4K would likely benefit from a GPU with more memory bandwidth and capacity, while those at 1080p or 1440p can fully utilize this combo's capabilities.