Control

Control on the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 combination shows a clear narrative about performance scaling across resolutions. At 1080p with Low settings, the system produces an average of 206 FPS, which drops to 156 FPS at 1440p and further to 105 FPS at 4K. This progression indicates that as resolution increases, the demand on the GPU grows substantially, with the 4K Low result representing roughly half the frame rate of the 1080p Low result. The scaling pattern is consistent across all settings presets, though the relative drops become more pronounced at higher quality levels, highlighting where the system's balance shifts between components.

Resolution Scaling

The measured data shows a predictable yet informative scaling curve for this hardware pairing. At 1080p High, the system delivers 130 FPS, which is a strong result for a modern action-adventure title. Moving to 1440p High reduces the average to 98 FPS, a drop of approximately 24 percent. At 4K High, the average falls to 66 FPS, representing a further 33 percent reduction from the 1440p figure. This pattern indicates that the GPU is becoming the primary bottleneck as pixel count increases, which is typical for a title with this visual complexity.

The Low settings preset offers the clearest view of raw performance headroom. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 206 FPS, and even at 4K Low it maintains 105 FPS. The gap between 1080p and 4K at Low settings is roughly 49 percent, suggesting that the CPU has sufficient headroom to feed the GPU even at lower resolutions where the graphics card is less taxed. When examining the Medium preset, the system achieves 146 FPS at 1080p, 111 FPS at 1440p, and 75 FPS at 4K, with the 4K result showing a 49 percent drop from 1080p. The Ultra preset shows the steepest scaling curve: 113 FPS at 1080p, 85 FPS at 1440p, and 58 FPS at 4K, which is a 49 percent reduction from 1080p to 4K.

The frame rate drops from 1080p to 4K across all presets suggest that the RTX 5070's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory and 672.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for this game, but the rendering workload at higher resolutions increasingly dominates. The data indicates that at 1080p, the system has substantial performance reserves, while at 4K, particularly with Ultra settings, it settles into a more demanding territory where average frame rates dip below 60 FPS. This makes the resolution scaling behavior a key consideration for users targeting specific display configurations, as the measured results show a clear trade-off between visual fidelity and frame rate.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 brings a substantial feature set to this title, including 6144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. Its base clock of 2325 MHz and boost clock of 2512 MHz, combined with 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores, provide the computational foundation for the measured results. The GPU's 12 GB of GDDR7 memory operates on a 192-bit bus with a bandwidth of 672.0 GB/s, which appears adequate for the game's requirements across all tested resolutions and settings. The FP32 performance of 30.87 TFLOPS and texture rate of 482.3 GTexel/s contribute to the system's ability to handle the game's particle effects and environmental detail.

The GPU's benchmark scores reinforce its positioning in the broader hardware landscape. Its Passmark G3D score of 29137 places it in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, and its average benchmark score of 40377 puts it in close competition with the AMD Radeon Pro 580, which scores 40318 with a delta of 0.1 percent, and the AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 at 40063 with a 0.8 percent delta. The RTX 5070's DirectX 12 score of 108 and Vulkan score of 178923 indicate strong API support, while its OpenCL score of 172660 shows general compute capability. These figures align with the measured FPS data, which shows the GPU handling 4K Ultra at 58 FPS average, suggesting that the card's memory bandwidth and shading power are being fully utilized at the highest settings.

The 12 GB VRAM capacity appears sufficient for this game, as no data suggests memory-related stutters or performance collapses at higher settings. The GPU's 80 ROPs and 30.87 TFLOPS FP32 throughput provide the raw fill rate needed to maintain the observed frame rates. At 4K Medium, the system posts 75 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS and maximum of 86 FPS, showing stable frame pacing. The RTX 5070's performance in this title is consistent with its benchmark profile, where it sits in the 82nd percentile, making it a capable choice for this game's visual demands.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor based on the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, built on a 4 nm process by TSMC. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz provide the single-thread performance that many action-adventure titles require for game logic and physics calculations. The processor's 32 MB of shared L3 cache and 1 MB L2 cache per core help reduce memory latency, while its dual-channel DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth ensures the GPU receives data without significant bottlenecks. The CPU's Passmark single-thread score of 4691 and multithread score of 36470 place it in the 94th percentile among all CPUs, indicating strong overall processing capability.

The CPU's benchmark performance relative to its nearest rivals shows a tightly contested field. Its average benchmark score of 69996 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX at 69875 with a 0.2 percent delta, and the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 70163 with a -0.2 percent delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X trails slightly at 69515 with a 0.7 percent delta, while the Intel Core i7-14700K sits at 69355 with a 0.9 percent delta. These results indicate that the Ryzen 7 9700F is positioned at the top tier of desktop processors, which helps explain the high frame rates observed at 1080p where CPU overhead is more significant.

In Control, the CPU's role becomes apparent when examining the scaling from 1080p to higher resolutions. At 1080p Low, the system reaches 206 FPS, which suggests the CPU can handle the game's physics and AI workloads without limiting the GPU. The Passmark physics score of 2122 and data compression score of 421988 indicate strong computational throughput for game-related tasks. The processor's 65 W TDP and 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide efficient data transfer to the RTX 5070, and its support for ECC memory adds reliability for sustained gaming sessions. The CPU's single-thread performance, measured at 4691 in Passmark, is particularly relevant for this title, as the data shows the system maintains high frame rates even when the GPU is not fully saturated at lower resolutions.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 achieves a rank of 780 out of 3720 tested combinations in Control, placing it in the top 21 percent of all systems evaluated. This ranking reflects the balanced nature of the pairing, where the CPU's 94th percentile standing and the GPU's 82nd percentile standing combine to deliver strong overall performance in this title. The measured FPS data across all resolutions and settings presets confirms that this combo is well-suited for high-refresh-rate 1080p and 1440p gaming, while still providing playable frame rates at 4K with adjusted settings.

The rank of 780 suggests that while this combo is above average, there are 779 other combinations that deliver higher performance in Control. This is consistent with the fact that both the CPU and GPU, while strong, are not at the absolute top of their respective performance tiers. The CPU's nearest rivals, such as the Intel Core i7-14700KF with a -0.2 percent delta, offer comparable processing power, and the GPU's position relative to the AMD Radeon Pro 580 and Radeon Pro WX 7100 indicates that other graphics cards can match or slightly exceed its performance. However, the data shows that this specific pairing delivers a well-rounded experience, with no single component acting as a severe bottleneck.

In practical terms, the combo's ranking means it outperforms the vast majority of tested systems, but users seeking the absolute highest frame rates in Control may need to consider higher-tier components. The measured results show that at 1080p Ultra, the system achieves 113 FPS, which is excellent for competitive play, while at 4K Ultra, it drops to 58 FPS, indicating that the combo is better suited for high refresh rate 1440p gaming or 4K with medium-to-high settings. The ranking data, combined with the measured FPS, provides a comprehensive picture of where this system stands relative to other hardware configurations.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS this combo achieves in Control?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 206 at 1080p with Low settings. At 1440p Low, it achieves 156 FPS, and at 4K Low, it reaches 105 FPS.

Q: Can this system maintain 60 FPS at 4K with Ultra settings?

A: No, at 4K Ultra, the average FPS is 58, which falls slightly below the 60 FPS threshold. However, at 4K High, it averages 66 FPS, which is above 60.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-14700KF?

A: The Ryzen 7 9700F has an average benchmark score of 69996, while the Intel Core i7-14700KF scores 70163, resulting in a delta of -0.2 percent, meaning the Intel chip is marginally faster.

Q: What is the GPU's percentile ranking among all GPUs?

A: The RTX 5070 is in the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 40377. Its closest rival is the AMD Radeon Pro 580 at 40318, a delta of 0.1 percent.

Q: What is the minimum FPS recorded at 1440p Medium settings?

A: At 1440p Medium, the minimum FPS is 94, with an average of 111 FPS and a maximum of 127 FPS. This suggests good frame pacing for this resolution and preset.

Q: How does this combo rank among all tested combinations in Control?

A: The combo ranks 780 out of 3720 tested combinations, placing it in the top 21 percent of all systems tested for this game.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings depend on the target resolution and desired frame rate. For 1080p displays, the Ultra preset delivers 113 FPS on average, which is well above the 60 FPS threshold and suitable for high-refresh-rate monitors. The Medium preset at 1080p offers 146 FPS, providing an excellent balance between visual quality and performance, with a minimum of 124 FPS ensuring smooth gameplay even in demanding scenes. For users prioritizing maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 1080p reaches 206 FPS, though this sacrifices visual fidelity.

At 1440p, the High preset provides 98 FPS, which is a strong result for this resolution and offers a good balance of visual detail and performance. The Medium preset at 1440p achieves 111 FPS with a minimum of 94 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users who want high frame rates without significant visual compromises. The Ultra preset at 1440p drops to 85 FPS, which is still playable but begins to approach the threshold where frame rate fluctuations become noticeable. For 1440p gaming, the data suggests that High or Medium settings provide the best experience, as both maintain averages above 95 FPS.

For 4K displays, the High preset produces 66 FPS on average, which is above the 60 FPS target and represents the best balance of quality and performance at this resolution. The Medium preset at 4K averages 75 FPS with a minimum of 63 FPS, offering a smoother experience at the cost of some visual detail. The Ultra preset at 4K averages 58 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS threshold and may result in noticeable stuttering in fast-paced scenes. The Low preset at 4K reaches 105 FPS but significantly reduces visual quality. The measured data indicates that the High preset at 4K is the recommended choice for maintaining both visual fidelity and smooth frame rates, while Medium serves as a viable alternative for users who prioritize performance over maximum detail.