Control

Resolution Scaling

The measured FPS data for Control with the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti reveals a clear pattern of scaling as resolution increases. At 1920x1080 with Low settings, the combo produces 232 FPS, which drops to 176 FPS at 2560x1440 and further to 119 FPS at 3840x2160. This represents a 24% reduction from 1080p to 1440p and a 49% reduction from 1080p to 4K at Low settings. The scaling is steeper at higher quality presets. With Ultra settings, the average FPS falls from 127 at 1080p to 96 at 1440p (a 24% drop) and then to 65 at 4K (a 49% drop from 1080p). The consistency of these percentage drops across different settings presets indicates that the performance scaling is primarily driven by resolution rather than by the quality preset itself.

The pattern suggests that the RTX 5070 Ti becomes the limiting component at higher resolutions. At 1080p, the CPU has more headroom to feed frames, but at 4K the GPU workload increases substantially. The fact that the 4K Ultra result of 65 FPS is still well above playable thresholds shows that this combination handles even the most demanding configuration in this game without dropping into problematic territory. The gap between Low and Ultra at each resolution is also informative: at 1080p, the spread is 105 FPS (232 Low versus 127 Ultra), while at 4K the spread narrows to 54 FPS (119 Low versus 65 Ultra). This narrowing spread at higher resolutions is typical of GPU-bound scenarios, where the graphics card's rendering throughput becomes the dominant factor regardless of how light or heavy the settings are.

The Medium preset data includes minimum and maximum FPS values, which provide additional insight into frame pacing. At 4K Medium, the average is 84 FPS with a minimum of 72 and maximum of 97, giving a range of 25 FPS. At 1440p Medium, the average rises to 125 FPS with a range from 106 to 143, a spread of 37 FPS. At 1080p Medium, the average is 165 FPS with minimum 140 and maximum 190, a 50 FPS range. The expanding frame time variance as resolution decreases suggests that at lower resolutions, the CPU or other system components introduce more variability, whereas at 4K the GPU maintains a more consistent frame delivery because it is the primary bottleneck.

GPU Role

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti features 16 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. For Control, a game from 2019, this memory configuration is more than sufficient. The game's texture and geometry demands at 4K Ultra are unlikely to stress the 16 GB frame buffer, and the high bandwidth ensures that texture streaming does not become a limiting factor. The GPU's base clock is 2295 MHz with a boost clock of 2452 MHz, and it contains 8960 shading units, 280 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The pixel rate of 235.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 686.6 GTexel/s indicate substantial rasterization throughput, which directly benefits a game like Control that relies heavily on traditional rendering techniques alongside its signature physics-based destruction.

The RTX 5070 Ti's benchmark scores place it in the 86th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 49957. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 with an average score of 50001 (a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Arc A550M at 49737 (delta 0.4%), the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT at 50951 (delta -2%), and the AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT at 48477 (delta 3.1%). These comparisons show that the RTX 5070 Ti sits in a competitive tier, slightly below the RX 6900 XT in aggregate benchmarks but above the RX 6800 XT. In the context of Control specifically, the measured FPS results confirm that the GPU delivers strong performance across all tested configurations.

The GPU's 43.94 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 43.94 TFLOPS of FP16 compute (at 1:1 ratio) provide ample arithmetic throughput for the game's physics simulations and particle effects. Control is known for its destructible environments and heavy use of compute shaders, and the RTX 5070 Ti's compute capabilities are well-suited to these workloads. The 70 RT cores and 280 tensor cores also support ray tracing and DLSS features, though the measured FPS data in this pack does not include ray-traced or upscaled configurations. The GPU's DirectX 12 Ultimate support with feature level 12_2 ensures full compatibility with Control's rendering pipeline, and the Vulkan 1.4 API support offers alternative rendering paths if needed.

FAQ

Q: What is the highest average FPS achieved by this combination in Control?

A: The highest measured average FPS is 232, achieved at 1920x1080 with Low settings.

Q: How does the RTX 5070 Ti compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 6900 XT?

A: The RTX 5070 Ti has an average benchmark score of 49957, while the RX 6900 XT scores 50951, a delta of -2%, meaning the RX 6900 XT is slightly ahead in aggregate benchmarks.

Q: Is the 4K Ultra preset playable with this hardware?

A: Yes, the 4K Ultra preset produces an average of 65 FPS, which is above the generally accepted 60 FPS threshold for smooth gameplay.

Q: What is the frame time variance at Medium settings across resolutions?

A: At 1080p Medium, the range is 50 FPS (140 to 190). At 1440p Medium, the range is 37 FPS (106 to 143). At 4K Medium, the range narrows to 25 FPS (72 to 97).

Q: How does the CPU's benchmark score compare to the Intel Core i9-14900?

A: The Ryzen 7 9850X3D has an average benchmark score of 58386, while the Intel Core i9-14900 scores 58115, a delta of 0.5%, putting the AMD chip slightly ahead.

Q: What memory bandwidth does the RTX 5070 Ti provide for texture-heavy scenes?

A: The GPU offers 896.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth from its 16 GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The measured FPS data covers three resolutions and four settings presets for each. At 1920x1080, the results are as follows: Low settings yield an average of 232 FPS. Medium settings produce an average of 165 FPS, with a minimum of 140 and maximum of 190. High settings deliver an average of 146 FPS. Ultra settings reduce the average to 127 FPS. The progression from Low to Ultra at 1080p shows a total reduction of 105 FPS, or approximately 45% of the Low preset's performance.

Moving to 2560x1440, the Low preset averages 176 FPS. Medium settings average 125 FPS, with a minimum of 106 and maximum of 143. High settings average 111 FPS. Ultra settings average 96 FPS. The drop from Low to Ultra at 1440p is 80 FPS, which is a smaller absolute reduction than at 1080p but represents a similar percentage decline of about 45%. The 1440p results show that this resolution is well within the comfortable range for high-refresh-rate monitors, as even Ultra settings maintain an average above 90 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the Low preset produces an average of 119 FPS. Medium settings average 84 FPS, with a minimum of 72 and maximum of 97. High settings average 75 FPS. Ultra settings drop to an average of 65 FPS. The 4K results demonstrate that the RTX 5070 Ti can handle this demanding resolution, but the headroom diminishes significantly compared to 1440p. The gap between Low and Ultra at 4K is 54 FPS, indicating that users who prioritize higher frame rates can achieve nearly double the performance by lowering settings, while those who want maximum visual fidelity can still maintain playable frame rates.

The Medium preset is the only one with complete min/max data across all three resolutions. The minimum FPS values show that even in the most demanding scenes, the frame rate does not drop below 72 at 4K, 106 at 1440p, or 140 at 1080p. This consistency suggests that the combination of the Ryzen 7 9850X3D and RTX 5070 Ti maintains stable performance without severe frame drops, which is critical for a game like Control that features intense combat sequences with destructible environments.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti combination ranks 266th out of 2888 tested combos in Control. This places it in the top 9.2% of all configurations in the database for this game. The rank of 266 out of 2888 indicates that this pairing is well above average for Control, though it is not at the very top of the leaderboard. The high rank is consistent with the measured FPS results, which show strong performance even at 4K Ultra settings.

The CPU component of this combo, the Ryzen 7 9850X3D, sits in the 92nd percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 58386. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M with a score of 58323 (delta 0.1%), the Intel Xeon w5-2545 at 58504 (delta -0.2%), the Intel Core i9-14900 at 58115 (delta 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 at 58826 (delta -0.7%). This tight clustering around the 58300-58800 range shows that the Ryzen 7 9850X3D is positioned among high-end desktop and workstation processors, though its performance is very similar to several alternatives.

The GPU, the RTX 5070 Ti, ranks in the 86th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 49957. Its nearest rivals show a wider performance spread than the CPU's rivals, with deltas ranging from -2% relative to the RX 6900 XT to +3.1% relative to the RX 6800 XT. The combination of a 92nd percentile CPU and 86th percentile GPU yields a 266th overall rank in Control, which demonstrates that the game is somewhat more sensitive to GPU performance than CPU performance. If the game were heavily CPU-bound, the combo would likely rank higher given the CPU's strong percentile position.

CPU Role

The AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is an 8-core, 16-thread processor from the 9000 series, built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename. It operates on a 4 nm process node from TSMC and has a base clock of 4.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU features 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. This substantial L3 cache is particularly beneficial for gaming workloads, as it reduces memory latency and improves data locality for frequently accessed game assets. The CPU's 120 W TDP and support for DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth provide a solid foundation for feeding the GPU.

In Control, the CPU's role is significant but secondary to the GPU at higher resolutions. The measured FPS data shows that at 1080p Low, the system achieves 232 FPS, which is likely approaching the CPU's frame generation limit for this game. The fact that 1080p Ultra still delivers 127 FPS indicates that even at higher settings, the CPU can keep up with the GPU's rendering demands. However, at 4K, the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck, as evidenced by the smaller gap between Low and Ultra settings (54 FPS at 4K versus 105 FPS at 1080p).

The CPU's benchmark results paint a picture of strong multi-threaded and single-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22807 in multi-core and 2228 in single-core tests. The PassMark multi-thread score is 41318, with a single-thread score of 4704. The CPU's percentile rank of 92 among all CPUs, combined with its average benchmark score of 58386, places it in the upper echelon of desktop processors. For Control, which is not typically considered a CPU-heavy game, this processor provides ample headroom, and the measured FPS results confirm that the CPU does not become a limiting factor even at 1080p with Low settings where frame rates are highest.

Settings Recommendations

Based on the measured FPS data, the optimal settings preset depends on the user's resolution and performance priorities. At 1920x1080, all settings presets provide playable frame rates, but the Ultra preset's 127 FPS average is more than sufficient for high-refresh-rate displays. The Medium preset at 165 FPS with a minimum of 140 FPS offers an excellent balance between visual quality and frame rate stability, making it the recommended choice for 1080p users who want smooth gameplay without sacrificing too much visual fidelity. For competitive play or maximum frame rates, the Low preset at 232 FPS provides the highest headroom.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset averages 96 FPS, which remains above 60 FPS and is suitable for most gaming scenarios. However, the Medium preset at 125 FPS with a minimum of 106 FPS provides a more comfortable margin above typical refresh rate targets while still offering good visual quality. For users with 144 Hz or higher refresh rate monitors, the Low preset at 176 FPS would be the better choice to fully utilize the display's capabilities. The High preset at 111 FPS splits the difference and may be the best compromise for users who want higher quality than Medium but do not need the absolute frame rate ceiling.

At 3840x2160, the choices become more constrained. The Ultra preset averages 65 FPS, which is playable but leaves little margin for demanding scenes. The High preset at 75 FPS provides a slightly safer buffer, while the Medium preset at 84 FPS with a minimum of 72 FPS offers the most stable experience among quality-oriented presets. The Low preset at 119 FPS is the only 4K option that comfortably exceeds 100 FPS, making it the recommended choice for users who prioritize frame rate over visual detail at this resolution. Given that Control's visual differences between Medium and Ultra may not be dramatic enough to justify the 19 FPS drop at 4K, the Medium preset represents the best overall experience for 4K users, balancing visual quality, average frame rate, and minimum frame rate stability.