Control

Control on this system is a showcase of high-refresh potential at 1080p and a demanding-but-playable experience at 4K. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination delivers frame rates that scale predictably with resolution and settings, with the data indicating a clear shift in bottleneck behavior as pixel count rises. This analysis breaks down exactly what each component contributes, how the pairing ranks, and what the measured numbers mean for your build.

CPU Role — cores, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is an 8-core, 16-thread processor built on the Zen 5 architecture (Granite Ridge). It operates with a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is a wide frequency range that allows it to scale from efficient low-load operation to high single-thread performance when needed. The chip is manufactured on a 4 nm process by TSMC, with a 65 W TDP that keeps it relatively cool for a desktop part. It supports DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, offering 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth, and uses the AMD Socket AM5 platform.

The cache hierarchy is substantial: 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and a shared 32 MB L3 cache. In Control, a game that involves physics-heavy combat and destructible environments, this cache structure helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores. Benchmark results show this CPU’s strength in both single-thread and multi-thread workloads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 4459 points in single-core and 31588 in multi-core. The 3DMark results are telling: 1280 in single-thread, 2525 in 2-thread, 4869 in 4-thread, 8184 in 8-thread, and 9771 in max-threads. The scaling from 8 to 16 threads is modest, which suggests that the physical 8 cores are doing most of the heavy lifting, and the extra threads provide diminishing returns.

This CPU sits at the 89th percentile among all tested CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 36029. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-14500HX (deltaPct 0.2, meaning it is essentially tied) and the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (deltaPct -0.4, meaning the Ryzen is slightly ahead). In practical terms for Control, the high single-thread score is more relevant than multi-thread, as the game’s engine typically relies on a few primary threads. At 1080p, the CPU is likely the limiting factor when settings are lowered, but the data shows it holds up well enough to push high frame rates without stalling.

GPU Role — VRAM, clocks, and how they relate to this game's results

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture (chip GB203) using a 5 nm process from TSMC. It has 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2452 MHz, while the memory runs at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective). The GPU has 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, along with 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores. Its raw compute is rated at 43.94 TFLOPS for FP32, with a pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s. The card has a 300 W TDP and requires a 700 W PSU, fitting into a dual-slot design with a 16-pin power connector.

In benchmark terms, this GPU scores 32974 in Passmark G3D and 6604 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. It sits at the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52086. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, which scores 52085 — a deltaPct of 0, meaning they are statistically identical in aggregate. This is a key data point: the RTX 5070 Ti delivers performance on par with the previous generation’s high-end card, which bodes well for Control’s demanding effects.

For Control specifically, the 16 GB VRAM is generous. At 4K Ultra, the game may use a significant portion of that memory, but the data shows it does not run out, as the average FPS remains above 60. The GPU’s high bandwidth (896.0 GB/s) is crucial for streaming textures in the game’s shifting environments. The RT cores are present, though the benchmark data does not separate ray tracing performance; the raw rasterization scores are what drive the measured FPS here. The GPU’s ability to maintain high throughput at 4K is evident in the 74.9 FPS average at High settings, which is well above playable thresholds.

Resolution Scaling — how FPS drops from 1080p to 4K and what it says about the limiting component

The measured FPS data reveals a clear pattern. At 1080p, the frame rates are extremely high: 233.7 FPS at Low, 167.2 at Medium, 148.2 at High, and 131.0 at Ultra. Moving to 1440p, the numbers drop to 177.6 at Low, 125.0 at Medium, 111.9 at High, and 97.2 at Ultra. At 4K, they fall further to 122.0 at Low, 86.3 at Medium, 74.9 at High, and 65.8 at Ultra.

The percentage drops between 1080p and 4K vary by settings. At Low settings, the drop is from 233.7 to 122.0, which is a 47.8% reduction. At Ultra settings, the drop is from 131.0 to 65.8, a 49.8% reduction. This consistency suggests that the scaling is primarily driven by GPU load, not CPU bottlenecks. If the CPU were the limiting factor, you would expect the 1080p Low numbers to be capped at a lower value, but 233.7 FPS indicates the CPU can feed the GPU well beyond typical monitor refresh rates.

At 1080p Low, the system is pushing near the CPU’s limits, as the GPU is not fully stressed. The 233.7 FPS figure is a sign that the Ryzen 7 9700X’s single-thread performance is strong enough to avoid holding back the RTX 5070 Ti. However, as resolution increases, the GPU becomes the dominant constraint. The 4K Ultra result of 65.8 FPS shows the GPU is working hard to maintain playability, and the CPU’s role diminishes. This is a classic GPU-bound scenario at higher resolutions. The data indicates that for 1080p high-refresh gaming, this combo is balanced, but at 4K, the GPU is the clear limiting component.

How This Combo Ranks — use comboRankInGame vs other tested combos

This specific combination of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ranks 150th out of 1636 tested combos in Control. That places it in the top 9.2% of all systems tested, which is a strong showing for a mid-range-to-high-end pairing. The rank reflects the aggregate performance across all resolutions and settings, but the data suggests it is particularly strong at 1080p and 1440p.

The CPU’s 89th percentile and GPU’s 87th percentile individually are high, but the combo rank is slightly lower than either component’s percentile. This indicates that the pairing is well-matched but not perfectly synergistic. In other words, neither component is vastly over- or under-powered relative to the other for this game. The GPU’s close tie with the RTX 4080 (deltaPct 0) means that the combo’s rank is largely determined by the CPU’s ability to keep up. Given that the Ryzen 7 9700X is in the 89th percentile, it is more than capable, but there are likely faster CPUs that would push this GPU slightly higher in the ranking.

For context, the CPU’s nearest rivals score within 0.8% of its average, which means any of those chips would likely produce nearly identical frame rates in Control. The combo rank of 150 out of 1636 is a robust position, but it is not at the absolute top, which would require a higher-end CPU and GPU pairing. For most users, this rank indicates excellent performance without unnecessary spending on a flagship CPU that would barely improve frame rates in this game.

FAQ

Q: What is the average FPS at 1080p Ultra settings?

A: The measured average FPS at 1920x1080 with Ultra settings is 131.0, which is well above the 144 Hz refresh rate common on modern monitors.

Q: Is the RTX 5070 Ti significantly faster than the RTX 4080?

A: No. The average benchmark scores are 52086 for the RTX 5070 Ti and 52085 for the RTX 4080, with a deltaPct of 0, meaning they perform identically in aggregate.

Q: How does the CPU’s multi-thread performance compare to its single-thread?

A: In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 31588 and the single-core score is 4459. The single-core score is more relevant for Control, as the game does not scale perfectly with thread count.

Q: What is the lowest FPS recorded at 4K?

A: The lowest average FPS at 3840x2160 is 65.8 at Ultra settings. At Low settings, it rises to 122.0, showing the GPU is the main constraint at this resolution.

Q: Does the combo rank in the top 10% of all tested systems?

A: Yes. The combo ranks 150th out of 1636, which puts it in the top 9.2% of all tested combinations for Control.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the GPU have?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has a memory bandwidth of 896.0 GB/s via its 256-bit bus and 16 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Measured FPS Breakdown — resolution by resolution, settings by settings, exact numbers

The following table presents the measured average FPS for each resolution and settings combination.

| Resolution | Settings | Avg FPS |

|------------|----------|---------|

| 3840x2160 | High | 74.9 |

| 3840x2160 | Low | 122.0 |

| 3840x2160 | Medium | 86.3 |

| 3840x2160 | Ultra | 65.8 |

| 2560x1440 | High | 111.9 |

| 2560x1440 | Low | 177.6 |

| 2560x1440 | Medium | 125.0 |

| 2560x1440 | Ultra | 97.2 |

| 1920x1080 | High | 148.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Low | 233.7 |

| 1920x1080 | Medium | 167.2 |

| 1920x1080 | Ultra | 131.0 |

At 1080p, the step from Low to Ultra costs roughly 102.7 FPS, dropping from 233.7 to 131.0. The scaling is not linear; Medium is 167.2, which is a 66.5 FPS drop from Low, while High is 148.2, only 19 FPS less than Medium. At 1440p, the same settings see a 80.4 FPS swing from Low (177.6) to Ultra (97.2). The 4K results show a 56.2 FPS difference between Low (122.0) and Ultra (65.8), with High (74.9) and Medium (86.3) filling the gap. These numbers demonstrate that the RTX 5070 Ti is powerful enough to keep 4K playable even at Ultra, and the Ryzen 7 9700X provides a solid foundation for high refresh rates at lower resolutions. The data confirms that for competitive or high-refresh play, 1080p is the sweet spot, while 1440p offers a balanced experience, and 4K is best suited for slower, more visual experiences where 65-75 FPS is acceptable.